Little Bird

After a helicopter crash, two U.S. soldiers are trapped behind enemy lines. With no back-up nearby, they must fight off enemy forces when they are ambushed.

  • Michael Berriman
    Director
  • Michael Berriman
    Writer
  • Hannah Stockinger
    Producer
  • Michael Berriman
    Producer
  • Esmond "Mundo" Morfaw
    Key Cast
    "Sergeant Moore"
  • Charles Curtice
    Key Cast
    "Sergeant Perkins"
  • Caleb Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Enemy Solider"
  • Graham Skinner
    Director of Photography
  • Rawleigh K. Grove
    Composer
  • Brittany Cornett
    Costume Designer
  • Katelyn Moger
    Hair & Make-Up
  • Rebecca Baliko
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Ariel Song
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Darnell Boone
    Boom Operator
  • Michael Berriman
    Editor
  • Kyle Venberg
    Sound Designer
  • Ethan Montgomery
    Visual Effects
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Military, One-Take, Action
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 7, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Biola University
Director Biography - Michael Berriman

A young up and coming director and writer who was born in Colorado, Michael Berriman has been creating stories and videos since a young age. This continued throughout his high school years into college where he is currently studying film making at Biola University, in the Los Angeles area. While studying film, Michael is making a variety of short films and screenplays to further practice and better his craft in doing what he loves, creating stories.

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Director Statement

Immersion is a key component in this story. The camera, lighting, and sound were all carefully considered to accomplish this goal. I wanted this film to feel like we are there in the middle of combat with them, feeling the intensity a lot of soldiers have experienced.

I hope you enjoy this short film! Thanks for watching it!

- Michael Berriman