Private Project

BLOOD BOX

BLOOD BOX is a visceral short film about the quiet war we fight inside our own minds. Inspired by real experiences with PTSD and mental health struggles, this story is a reflection of that pain. A metaphor and physical representation of what it feels like when our words and thoughts fail us.

  • Joshua Raley
    Director
  • Joshua Raley
    Writer
  • Joshua Raley
    Producer
  • Joshua Raley
    Key Cast
    "Josh"
  • Heather Raley
    Key Cast
  • Eisley Raley
    Key Cast
  • Jacob Holcomb
    Key Cast
  • Iorek
    Key Cast
    "Iorek the Dog"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    narrative, drama
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 16, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    100 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:
    Yes - Austin Community College
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • AVAFEST Veteran Film Festival - AFS Cinema
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    October 17, 2025
    North American Premiere
    Award Winner
  • Pegasus Film Awards

    United States
    Award Winner
  • Sweden Film Awards

    Sweden
    Semi-Finalist
  • Seoul Internation Short Film Festival
    Seoul
    South Korea
    Official Selection
  • Lost River Film Fest
    San Marcos
    United States
    February 8, 2026
    Official Selection - Texas Standouts
  • Tokyo International Short Film Festival
    Tokyo
    Japan
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Joshua Raley

Joshua Raley is a U.S. Navy veteran turned filmmaker, musician, and storyteller whose work confronts the silent wars waged inside the human mind. After being diagnosed with PTSD, Raley channeled his experience into art. He uses film and music not as escape, but as exorcism.

Graduating Radio/Television/Film School at Austin Community College in Summer 2025, Raley writes, directs, and scores deeply personal projects that blend cinematic grit with raw emotional truth. His artistic persona, TECHNICIAN, bridges worlds: combining dark electronic tones, cinematic visuals, and soul-infused narrative into an immersive style that is both visceral and haunting.

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Director Statement

To those who face demons, words are powerful tools.