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Down the Long River is an upcoming American Western film directed by Harry Kolmer in his feature directorial debut, and written by Kurt Aubuchon. The film stars Kurt Aubuchon, Matt Cardona, Felissa Rose, and Jackie Kelly.[1]

Directed byHarry Kolmer
Written byKurt Aubuchon
StarringKurt Aubuchon
Matt Cardona
Felissa Rose
Jackie Kelly
CinematographyDanny Garza
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Down the Long River
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed byHarry Kolmer
Written byKurt Aubuchon
StarringKurt Aubuchon
Matt Cardona
Felissa Rose
Jackie Kelly
CinematographyDanny Garza
Edited byDanny Garza
Music byChristopher Van Duetekom
Production
company
Portunus Films
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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Premise

Set in the aftermath of the American Civil War, the film follows intersecting groups including a former Army surgeon, a Pinkerton agent, and outlaws whose paths converge in a river town amid a conflict over hidden gold.[2]

Cast

  • Kurt Aubuchon as The Doctor[3]
  • Matt Cardona as Karl Reeves
  • Felissa Rose as China Rose
  • Jackie Kelly as Tall Mary

Production

Down the Long River was first announced in 2024, when Matt Cardona was cast in a leading role.[4] The project marks the feature directorial debut of Harry Kolmer and was written by Kurt Aubuchon.

Subsequent casting additions included Felissa Rose and Jackie Kelly as the ensemble expanded during production development.[5]

Filming took place in Missouri, with regional coverage noting the production as part of ongoing independent film activity in the state.[6]

In an interview on the Indie Film Sucks podcast, writer Kurt Aubuchon described the film as a “deconstruction Western set in the post-Civil War Reconstruction era,” while director Harry Kolmer cited influences including The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and the films of Michael Mann, particularly Thief (film).[7]


Release

Down the Long River is scheduled to premiere at the Hysteria Film Festival in July 2026.[8]

References

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