Private Project

Grandpa and Shorty (Tribeca)

A grizzled old war vet fights to reconnect with his soldier son and the civilian world, when he gets stuck babysitting his 7 year-old granddaughter for the day.

Our film focuses on the family sacrifices of our military men and women, hoping to bridge the gap between the American civilian and the American soldier.

  • Jeff Balmert
    Director
  • John Rokosz
    Writer
  • Dax Parise
    Producer
  • Howard Elson
    Key Cast
    "Grandpa"
  • Victoria Flanders
    Key Cast
    "Shorty"
  • Sé Marie Volk
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Curtis Caldwell
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    50 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    17:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Jeff Balmert

Jeff has spent 17 years working in the film and television production field as a director and producer.

After graduating from Duquesne University, he began working at
KDKA-TV. He then received his master’s degree from
Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center.

Jeff is also a professional voiceover artist, working with some of the
biggest and most well-known clients all across the country.

Jeff co-founded White Ball Productions, a film production company, in 2015 with his business partner John Rokosz.

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