Private Project

Bastard

In the midst of COVID-19, the mental health crisis skyrockets behind the scenes. This short aims to soothe the currently unresolved state of suicide and depression with a reminder that our struggles are not individual and we can combat them together.

  • Justin Steele
    Director
    The Call, Station 24
  • Benjamin Tanner
    Writer
  • Justin Steele
    Producer
    The Call, Station 24
  • Benjamin Tanner
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 5, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Justin Steele

Originally from Kentucky, Justin joined the military at 18 and spent 4 years of active duty service with the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Las Vegas when his service commitment ended and decided to stay there to pursue a career in fitness. It was during this time that he first picked up a camera.

Soon after, he committed to pursuing filmmaking as a full-time profession by enrolling in film school and within the next year moved across the country to attend the world-renowned Savannah College of Art and Design.

During this time he garnered 7 Student Emmy nominations and 4 wins in the categories of Directing, Short Form, and Editing (2X).

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