Soldier

A troubled teen meets a mysterious runaway soldier and forges a deep friendship that changes his life’s trajectory in a single day. But who are the Soldier and his buddy Blaster, and where do they truly come from? Viewers who closely follow the subtle twists and clues are rewarded with two endings in one short film – one where young Daniel succumbs to his problems, and one where he overcomes them.

  • Bruce Becker
    Director
  • Bruce Becker
    Writer
  • Jon Garcia
    Producer
    The Falls (I, II and III), Hours before Daylight, Sex Weather
  • Bruce Becker
    Producer
  • Aric Floyd
    Key Cast
    "Daniel"
    Underdogs; Criminal Activities
  • Deanna Reed-Foster
    Key Cast
    "Mama"
    Chicago Fire; Last Flag Flying; South Side with Me
  • Bruce Becker
    Key Cast
    "Soldier"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    African American, LGBT, Black, Youth, Family
  • Runtime:
    27 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • BEST SHORT - Desert Rocks Film and Music Festival
    Victorville/Hesperia, CA
    United States
    October 21, 2017
    World Premiere
    Best Narrative Short (jury)
  • AUDIENCE CHOICE - Desert Rocks Flm and Music Festival
    Victorville/Hesperia, CA
    United States
    October 21, 2017
    North American Premiere
    Audience Choice Award (festival wide)
  • BEST DIRECTOR - Silicon Beach
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 26, 2018
    L.A. premiere
    Best Director - short
  • LGBT AWARD - Best Shorts Competition (online)
    Los Angeles
    United States
    November 1, 2017
    WINNER: Award of Merit, LGBT category
  • GOLD AWARD - Oregon International Film Festival
    Portland
    United States
    November 6, 2018
    Gold Award - Narrative Short Film
  • SILVER AWARD - SCRIPTS - International Independent Film Awards
    Encino
    United States
    June 22, 2018
    Silver award for Short Script
  • SILVER AWARD - NARRATIVE SHORT - International Independent Film Awards
    Encino
    United States
    June 22, 2018
    Silver Award - Narrative Short
Director - Bruce Becker