Ambush

Two soldiers reflect on their hopes and fears while awaiting an imminent attack. What is revealed to each is his inner truth.

  • Brian McCole
    Director
    James Bond 007: From Russia with Love, Resistance: Fall of Man, Blazing Angels II, The Long Kiss Goodnight
  • Brian McCole
    Writer
    James Bond 007: From Russia with Love, Resistance: Fall of Man, Blazing Angels II, The Long Kiss Goodnight
  • Brian McCole
    Producer
    James Bond 007: From Russia with Love, Resistance: Fall of Man, Blazing Angels II, The Long Kiss Goodnight
  • Dan Healy
    Key Cast
    "Soldier #1"
    Dead Poets Society, The Perfect Storm
  • Richard Freeman
    Key Cast
    "Soldier #2"
  • Brittany Onukwugha
    Key Cast
    "Wife #1"
  • Amy Marie Davidson McCole
    Key Cast
    "Wife #2"
  • Amy Marie Davidson McCole
    Co-Producer
  • Dan Healy
    Post Producer
    Dead Poets Society, The Perfect Storm
  • Gabriele T. Tesfa-Guma
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    War
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 17, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Cast and Crew Screening
    Fort Washington, PA
    United States
    September 17, 2023
    Atlantic City Cinefest
    Official Selection
  • Atlantic City Cinefest
    Atlantic City, NJ
    United States
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Brian McCole

Brian McCole aspired from the age of 6 to be a filmmaker: Writer, Actor and Director. It wasn't seeing STAR WARS, as with many of his peers, but seeing THE MAKING OF STAR WARS that had him hooked. While studying theater in college, Brian played the greatest stage role ever, that of Big Bird at Sesame Place. After college, Brian toured the East Coast as an actor in numerous rep roles. In 1995, Brian made his way to Hollywood where he worked in the film industry for 13 years, working both behind the camera and behind the microphone, doing voice work for a number of successful video games. In 2008, Brian returned to Philly, where he resumed his work on the stage behind the scenes, all the while developing his own independent films. The COVID pandemic caused numerous delays, but he is finally back on track with his three short films, "Tiger Hunt," "Astronaut," and "Ambush," as well as his developing feature DULL SPACE.

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Director Statement

No soliders were harmed in the making of this motion picture.