Occam's Beard
The Simplest Answer is Rarely Correct
Occam's Beard Synopsis
Occam’s Beard is an award-winning psychological thriller centered on a tense therapy session between a former child actor and his longtime psychiatrist. What begins as a routine appointment gradually unravels into a confrontation over memory, identity, and the stories people create to survive emotional trauma. Through fragmented flashbacks and shifting perspectives, the film explores the instability of memory and the danger of overly simple explanations in both psychology and human relationships. As buried truths emerge, the boundaries between perception and reality begin to blur for both men. The screenplay received Best Short Screenplay honors at the Big Apple Film Festival, was named a Top 10 finalist for the Filmmatic InRoads Fellowship, and in June 2026, was awarded Best Short Screenplay at the Cannes Film Awards.
Occam's Beard is a drama and thriller film directed by David Ezell with a runtime of 25m. It stars Luke Kelly-Sass, William Lerberg and John DeFilippo.
- Director:
- David Ezell
- Writers:
- David Ezell
- Production:
- Camelback Films
- Budget:
- $140,000
- Status:
- In Production
Occam's Beard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by David Ezell, written by David Ezell.
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The main cast of Occam's Beard includes Luke Kelly-Sass, William Lerberg and John DeFilippo. The film was directed by David Ezell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.