Beckett Hobbs
Directing
Biography
Beckett Hobbs is a Jewish Writer-Director from all over. Born in a small suburb in Illinois, adventured through the sensuous city of London, and rested in the majestic mountains of Washington, he now studies film at Emerson College in Boston. Beckett seeks out new perspectives to contribute and push his own. He is a filmmaking Swiss army knife, having worked as a Director (x2), Writer (x3), Producer (x4), Assistant Director (x2), Cinematographer (x2), Editor (x2), Production Assistant, and Executive Producer (x3), contributing to 8 completed productions, with 7 currently in development. Beckett's goal is to create art that promotes deep reflection upon ourselves and our communities. He values collaborators who embrace diverse perspectives and aims to make films that encourage artistic contributions from all production members.
Known For
A young college student learns to overcome his fear of public speaking in a thrilling remake based on "Speech: Stage Fright and What to Do About It" (1949) and Shane Martin's memory of a 1979 short of the same name.
STAGE FRIGHT
Set in America’s West, the true story of a family’s generational wealth is revealed through the legend of a father and son who rob a prospector.
Crooked River
17-year-old Mila Ackerman receives a job offer from a research company A Nice Way to Live. Her relationship with her best friend Matthew Hallsted, is put into question as he despises the mysterious organization.
A Nice Way to Live
Young Desmund experiences the nightmare of growing up as he searches for his parents.
I Don't Want to Be Here Anymore
In the midst of increasing yet ever-present anti-semitism, Shai, a Jewish college student, is plagued by founded paranoia.
Shoelace
At a parole hearing for his older brother, a young man struggles to reconcile memories of the brother he loved with the crimes he committed, questioning if he can ever forgive him.
Canis Lupus
Kyran is a talented pianist, but his passion is put to the side because of the daily pressures of his schoolwork and job. Kyran's life becomes complicated when he revisits his feelings for Laila. He struggles to prioritize the most meaningful things in his life.
Searching for Solace
A gruff father follows his lifelong dream of tracking down Bigfoot, only to realize that the biggest prize has been by his side all along.
The Big One: The Day Bigfoot Shot Dad
A daughter spreads the ashes of her deceased father and finds that there are no words to explain her grief.
No Words
"Digital Litter", from the new album Digital Litter.
Digital Litter
Theo, a college student torn between his past and self-acceptance, attempts to heal from a prior relationship to find himself again.
Rebound
Cooper mourns the loss of his father as he is accepted into college, he yearns to see him again. His wish seemingly is granted when his father returns in the form of his childhood action figure, Tex Ranger, bringing comfort and confusion.