About
“Tears to a Glass Eye,” the new award-winning neo-noir detective film by Chicago-based writer-director Jack Kenny, centers on retired Los Angeles detective, now novelist, Martin Dye, who is drawn to investigate a 20-year-old car crash after a fan reveals that the victim, Eddie, was a drug dealer with missing money. Along the way, Dye unravels a web of deception that leads to the film’s surprising conclusion.
Cast and Production
The tall and imposing lead actor portraying detective Dye is Nevada native, Chris Browning, who has been in 3:10 to Yuma (2007), Terminator Salvation (2009), and Cowboys & Aliens (2011). He recently has been cast as “Grand Canyon Elder” in Season Two of Fallout (2026), the Primetime Emmy and Saturn Award-winning post-apocalyptic series streaming on Amazon Prime.
The film also features critically acclaimed actress Natasha Henstridge (as Dori), who has starred in the science-fiction thrillers Species (1995), Species II (1998), and Species III (2004), and in The Whole Ten Yards (2004), among others. In the Species franchise, Natasha received praise as an actress who redefined the “femme fatale” for a new generation. She currently also is starring as “Joan” in Season Two of Fallout (2026) on Amazon Prime.
Kenny said he chose both Browning and Henstridge because of their upbeat personas, which counter the usual dark atmosphere of a traditional neo-noir detective film.
Producer Emilio Morrone is known for Blame (2021), Going Strong (2012) and Finding Hope (2019).
Festivals & Awards
“Tears to a Glass Eye” recently was accepted and screened at the Coronado Island Film Festival on November 9, 2025 in the popular seaside resort town of Coronado, CA. Writer-director Jack Kenny and cast members appeared on a panel and answered audience questions about the new film.
Los Angeles Crime and Horror Film Festival: May 2025
Jury Prize
Cannes World Film Festival: June 2025
Best Mystery Film
Milan Independent awards: June 2025
Best Director Award- Jack Kenny
Best Film Noir
Best Mystery Film
Best Original Score
New York international film awards: June 2025
Best Mystery Film
Best Actor & Director Awards New York September 2025
Best Actor in a Mystery Film: Chris Browning
Best Actor in a Detective Film: Chris Browning
Best Supporting Actor: Colton Adams
Best Director of a Detective Film: Jack Kenny
Portugal Indie festival : September 2025
Best Director - Feature Film: Jack Kenny
Best Thriller
Best Original Score
Cine Paris Film Festival: May 2025
Best Feature Film
Best Director - Feature Film: Jack Kenny
Best Original Score