Experiencing Interruptions?

Failed State

When a C.I.A Operative's team is killed in a failed mission in Yemen, he is forced to defend his burned warehouse.

  • Brian Jackson
    Director
  • Brian Jackson
    Writer
  • Brian Jackson
    Key Cast
    "Jensen"
    Smoke and Mirrors
  • Jayce Venditti
    Key Cast
    "Jimmy"
    Entrenched: Prologue
  • Scott F. Evans
    Key Cast
    "Jeremy"
  • George Jac
    Key Cast
    "Jamie"
    Entrenched: Prologue
  • Nina Fowler
    Key Cast
    "Defense Secretary"
  • Lyric Reddick
    Key Cast
    "Ambassador Chuck"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    War, Thriller, Action
  • Runtime:
    38 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 17, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lonely Wolf International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 16, 2021
    UK Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Global Shorts
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 30, 2020
    Los Angeles
    Award of Merit
  • Rome International Movie Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    October 3, 2020
    Rome Premiere
    Best Action Film
  • Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 4, 2020
    LA Premiere
    Best Actor, Best Action/Adventure Film, Best Trailer
Distribution Information
  • Amazon Prime
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Video on Demand, Pay Per View
Director Biography - Brian Jackson

Brian Jackson is an Actor and Filmmaker, originally from the Washington D.C. area.

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Director Statement

I wanted to tell a compelling story about the battle stress our Special Operators and Armed Forces feel around the world, as many of them grapple with an internal crisis of "Survivor's Guilt."