Private Project

Burden

A Vietnam vet returns home with physical and mental wounds. This film is a moving portrayal of how a hero can feel like a Burden.

  • James Nanney Jr
    Director
  • James Nanney Jr
    Writer
  • Jospeh Reese
    Producer
  • James Nanney Jr
    Producer
  • Trevor Valdez
    Producer
  • Nathan Cozart
    Producer
  • Sophie Jordan Collins
    Key Cast
    "Mary Ellen Miles"
  • Michael Silva
    Key Cast
    "Jethro Miles"
  • Trevor Valdez
    Director of Photography
  • Nathan Cozart
    Production Design
  • Myles Erfurth
    Editor
    Crocodylus
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 22, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital (Sony Venice)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35.1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Los Angeles Film School
Director Biography - James Nanney Jr

James Nanney Jr is a graduate of the Los Angeles Film School. He is an editor, writer and director. A native of North Carolina, James served 10 1/2 years in the United States Marine Corps. He conducted combat operations in Afghanistan in 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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