Private Project

From Back Home

A young soldier reads a letter from his family back home as he hides from oncoming forces.

  • Nick Kastanis
    Director
    Goose Spit, This House, Love, Steve
  • Nick Kastanis
    Writer
    Goose Spit, This House, Love, Steve
  • Nick Kastanis
    Producer
    Goose Spit, This House, Love, Steve
  • Jacky Lin
    Producer
  • Jonas Blackburn
    Key Cast
    "The Soldier"
  • Alex Kastanis
    Key Cast
    "The General"
  • Barb Kastanis
    Key Cast
    "The Mother"
  • Lily Bogdanis
    Assistant Director
  • Nick Kastanis
    Director of Photography
    Goose Spit, This House, Love, Steve
  • Ewan Ollson
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Jacky Lin
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Nick Kastanis
    Film Editor
  • Lina Rodriguez
    Special Thanks
    So Much Tenderness, This Time Tomorrow, My Two Voices
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    War, Drama
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 12, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3 / 1.85
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Distribution Information
  • March Break Forever Films
    Distributor
    Country: Canada
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Nick Kastanis

Nick Kastanis is a Canadian photographer, director, screenwriter and producer. His notable works include the 70s teen drama “Goose Spit”, the war drama “From Back Home” and the experimental horror “Why Are You Afraid of the Dark?”. He currently has several projects in development where he will serve as director, writer and producer. Dedicated to the craft, Nick Kastanis strives to continue to create and develop film projects with his company March Break Forever, and advance his career on a professional level. In the fall of 2020, he won the award of "Best Director" at the Pickering 5 Minute Film Fest for his short film "Love, Steve".

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