University Heights (2004)

A tale of drugs, relationships, sexuality, racism, and deceit, "University Heights" grasps the everyday struggles of humanity - finding yourself.

Director:

Scott Beck

Writer:

Scott Beck

Stars:

Jim Siokos, Shane Simmons, Travis Shepherd

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Siokos	...	Tom
Shane Simmons	...	Grant
Travis Shepherd	...	Jake
Sabien Minteer	...	Brent
Justin Marxen	...	Tim
Lindsey Husak	...	Katie
Brad Fandel	...	Frank
Benjy Schirm	...	Kevin
Casey Campbell	...	Lou
Ken Lue	...	James
Mary Bryant	...	Laura
Bobby Lei Chen	...	Ben
Jon Kommes	...	Luke
Marianne Bourg	...	Katie's Mother
Greg Bouljon	...	Katie's Father

Storyline

A story of life. A story of love. A story of hate. A story of guilt. "University Heights" tells the story of four lives on a college campus which have been torn apart - lives which could not be more different than the other. Throughout the course of a few days, each past is revealed - and each future will be uncovered. A tale of drugs, relationships, sexuality, racism, and deceit, "University Heights" grasps the everyday struggles of humanity - finding yourself.

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Taglines:

On a campus full of dreams, four lives are destroyed.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 June 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Coralville, Iowa, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$300 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bluebox

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

It was shot in 16 days, primarily in February and March. Most shoots took place on weekends.

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Connections

Version of Amber (2004)

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Soundtracks

"Black Sunshine"
Written by Carl Sondrol
Performed by Beef Wellington

User Reviews

This is a festival darling.

University Heights is the kind of movie actors must love. It's a strong character piece that often shines at festivals.

Many interesting camera techniques were used to tell this dramatic Twilight Zone-y tale of drugs, racism and homosexuality. Some pretty weighty topics to tackle and the producers managed to bring them to a powerful and moving ending.

University Heights is everything Gus Van Sant's wanted Elephant to be, INTERESTING!

If you dig character movies that examine people at their core, you'll love University Heights.