Death by Numbers is a 2024 American documentary short film co-produced and directed by Kim A. Snyder. The film, in which Sam, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting, confronts her assailant in a poetic journey to empowerment and features extensive footage from the ensuing trial. It had its world premiere on October 5, 2024 at the Hamptons International Film Festival, and was later screened at the Woodstock Film Festival on October 19.
On January 23, 2025, it was nominated for the Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
Cast Sam Fuentes Ivy Schamis
Release Death by Numbers had its world premiere at the 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival on October 5, 2024.
On October 19, it was presented in the 25th Woodstock Film Festival as special event.
The film was showcased at the Doc NYC on November 20, 2024 in the Short Caretakers programme.
In December 2024, it was shortlisted for Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards, and was announced as a nominee in January 2025.
Accolades Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Montclair Film Festival 27 October 2024 Short Film Jury AwardsDeath by Numbers Academy AwardsMarch 2, 2025Best Documentary Short Film Aspen Shortsfest April 5, 2025 Audience AwardDeath by Numbers
See also Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film Submissions for Best Documentary Short Academy Award
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External links
Death by Numbers on LoneStar Death by Numbers on MSNBC Death by Numbers at Indie Shorts Mag