Directed by Emma Cameron and Mark Cameron, in the film ‘Detention,’ when four high schoolers get “Saturday Detention”, they quickly realize things just got a whole lot worse when they discover what they thought was just a waste-of-time detention turns into a bit of a nightmare… Group Therapy!
‘Detention’ stars Ricky Spaulding (as Corey), Bianca Mariani (as Eden), Ian S. Peterson (as Nash), Anna Mulia (as Mary Beth), Elizabeth Mitchell (as Grace), and Emma Cameron (as Dr. Messerschmitt).
Written by Emma Cameron, ‘Detention’ is produced by Emma Cameron and Mark Cameron, with executive producer Tom Ingram. Production company is Illuminare Productions and Persimmon.
The film’s cinematography is by Peter Soto, the music is by Bill Wandel, with editing by Aaron Hayden, Phillip Pableo, Katheryn Rupert, and Ben Waters.
Watch the trailer below:
Illuminare Productions / Persimmon will release ‘Detention’ in limited theaters starting August 1, 2026, and on demand on October 22, 2026, with streaming availability on Amazon Prime and Apple TV in early November 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Elizabeth Mitchell is most known for Lost and Once Upon a Time. Ricky Spaulding, Bianca Mariani, Ian S. Peterson, and Anna Mulia are rising talents featured in this independent production. Emma Cameron is most known for writing, directing, and starring in Detention as well as her work with Illuminare Productions. Mark Cameron is most known for co-directing and producing Detention alongside his work with Illuminare Productions.
