Horseshoe Theory
# Horseshoe Theory

Horseshoe Theory is a 2017 American short romantic comedy film written and directed by Jonathan Daniel Brown, co-written by Travis Harrington and produced by Joe Toronto, Jon Sautter and Travis Harrington. The film premiered at the 2017 Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah where it won a special jury award.

The title is a reference to the horseshoe theory in politics.

## Plot

After arranging a weapons deal over the internet, a white supremacist named Bobbo and a jihadist named Abdul meet behind a diner. Over the course of an evening, they both discover they have more in common than either of the two could have realized.

## Cast

* Jackson Rathbone as Bobbo
* Amir Malaklou as Abdul
* Lily Mae Harrington as Waitress
* Travis Harrington as Radio Host

## Filming

The filming of Horseshoe Theory took place in Mojave, California, and Tarzana, Los Angeles, over two days. The film was shot digitally using the Red Dragon camera. The film's poster was designed by Kari Kilpela.

## Release

On January 21, 2017, Horseshoe Theory had its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

## Film festivals

| Festival | Status | Screening dates | Awards and accolades | Filmmakers in attendance |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Slamdance Film Festival | World premiere | January 21 and 23, 2017 | Jury Honorable Mention Award | Jonathan Daniel Brown, Joe Toronto, Jon Sautter, Travis Harrington and Amir Malaklou |
| Cyberia | | February 10, 2017 | Official Selection | |
| ICE Film Festival | Ohio premiere | February 18, 2017 | Official Selection | |
| Short.Sweet. Film Festival | | March 3–5, 2017 | Official Selection | |
| Brightside Tavern Shorts Fest | New Jersey premiere | March 3–5, 2017 | Official Selection | |
| Fort Myers Film Festival | | March 8–12, 2017 | Best Short Film | |
| Humboldt Film Festival | | April 19–22, 2017 | People's Choice Award Winner | |
| Florida Film Festival | Florida premiere | April 21–30, 2017 | Official Selection | |
| "Hang onto Your Shorts" Film Festival | | April 21–23, 2017 | Official Selection | |
| Riverside International Film Festival | California premiere | April 21–30, 2017 | Official Selection | |
| SENE Film Festival | Rhode Island premiere | April 25–29, 2017 | Official Selection | |
| Rainer Independent Film Festival | Washington premiere | May 19–21, 2017 | Official Selection | |
| Mammoth Lakes Film Festival | | May 28, 2017 | Official Selection | Jonathan Daniel Brown, Joe Toronto and Travis Harrington |
| Pineapple Underground Film Festival | Hong Kong premiere | June 8–30, 2017 | Official Selection | |
