"The film is shot with a loving eye for detail, playing things exactly the way Spielberg would have played it, and it should make fans of his ‘70s smile. It’s not all a big reference, though, which I feel gives this film the edge over the overrated GEORGE LUCAS IN LOVE."R

- Ain't It Cool News  Read More HERE

"For a short film I give this movie a 9/10. 

It is one of the finest short films to 

ever show up on my door."  

- MoviesOnline.com  Read More HERE

“Courage & Stupidity” looks great. It even looks like something Spielberg would’ve made if he were 

a young new filmmaker today."   

- Film Threat  Read More HERE

"Each performer does a strong job of capturing 

the feeling of their real-life counterparts,

without getting lost in impersonations."

- TailSlate.com  Read More HERE

"A highly professional short film put together by writer-director Darin Beckstead. When we watched it recently, like others, we were taken by how crisp an effort it is."

- FilmStew  Read More HERE

"Darin Beckstead's movie is a tribute to Jaws and its auteur director, but manages to push itself beyond limitation."

- GeekintheCity Read More HERE

"Smartly executed...You will get hooked, whether you 

are a Steven Spielberg fan or not."   

- Dreamworksfansite.com  Read More HERE

NEWS

C&S at:  SITGES Festival - Barcelona

NEWS CLIP - Interview - Behind the Scenes

Laurent Bouzereau - Documentary Filmmaker
Laurent discusses "Courage and Stupidity".

NEW YORK TIMES 

"Courage & Stupidity" - A short film about a young Steven Spielberg's efforts to make "Jaws" without the mechanical shark, which sinks to the ocean floor. 

INTERVIEW WITH ACTOR TODD WALL  

(Todd) Wall inhabits the down-to-earth honesty and earnestness that Steven Spielberg has worn on his sleeve throughout his time in the spotlight. - SpielbergFilms.com

NETFLIX CHOCK FULL OF "COURAGE & STUPIDITY" 
Courage & Stupidity, a fictional retelling of the making of "Jaws," has become the first short film ever to be offered as a stand alone rental through NetFlix. - FilmThreat

HE'S NO DUMMY; ‘Stupidity' propels filmmaker toward feature debut" 

Since the film's completion, Beckstead has received much praise, as well as a commitment from a prominent Hollywood producer to direct a feature-length romantic comedy. - The Patriot Ledger

AWARDS 

SMMASH FEST 2005

Best Short Film  Nominated

Best Actor  Todd Wall

Best Director  Darin Beckstead

NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL

Top Short Film  

FILMSTOCK INTERNATIONAL 

Winner Best Music and Sound 

WORLDFEST HOUSTON

Winner Remi Award for Best Original Comedy 

C&S SPONSORED BY

Kodak Film - Panavision - Redman Movies & Stories - Flying Spot Film Transfer 

Little America Hotels - AlphaCine Laboratories

Featuring the music of Joyce Ramsay Graye and the Sunhouse Healers