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Bleed

When his older brother is killed after an attempted gas station robbery, Mike sets out to even the score against Sonny, the store owner who killed him. However, Sonny has his own family to fight for, leading the two into a tense confrontation over right and wrong, pain and loss, and life or death.

  • Max August
    Director
  • Max August
    Writer
  • Max August
    Key Cast
    "Mike"
  • Richard Koy
    Key Cast
    "Sonny"
  • Bryce Tanton
    Key Cast
    "Sadie"
  • Jared Somerville
    Cinematographer
  • Liam Young
    Camera Assistant
  • Ryan Gourley
    BTS Stills Photographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Crime, Drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 14 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Homegrown Short Film Showcase
    Calgary
    Canada
    October 17, 2024
    Audience Choice Winner
  • Monza Film Festival
    Monza
    Italy
    Best Young Director Winner
  • Okotoks Film Festival
    Okotoks, Alberta
    Canada
    June 5, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Night Of Shorts
    Milano
    Italy
    December 31, 2024
    Best Crime Drama - Honourable Mention
Director Biography - Max August

An all around filmmaker from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Has created several short films and feature scripts before the age of 21, and is an upcoming member in the film world to look out for. Fluent in all aspects of filmmaking, including writing, directing, editing, cinematography, and much more, but above all, a lover of film that lives and breathes everything about the craft.

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