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In 1993, Canadian soldiers deployed to Croatia in support of a UN mission. They experienced intense firefights and witnessed brutal ethnic cleansing. some of the soldiers are still fighting today.

  • Danny Crossman
    Director
    3 Brothers (Documentary); Flight for Freedom, Freedom Road
  • Danny Crossman
    Writer
    Breaking Point
  • Ben Crossman
    Writer
    Breaking Point, Freedom Road
  • Danny Crossman
    Producer
    Breaking Point; 3 Brothers (Documentary); Flight for Freedom, Freedom Road
  • Kurtis Sanheim
    Key Cast
    "Matt"
  • Benjamin Weir
    Key Cast
    "Sgt. Scott"
  • Jacob Perkins
    Key Cast
    "Rob"
    Breaking Point
  • Jason Sedlar
    Key Cast
    "Croat Soldier"
  • Theresa Stork
    Key Cast
    "Matt's Wife"
  • John Nyce
    Cinematographer
    Breaking Point
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, War, PTSD
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 21, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Ottawa Screening Release
    Ottawa
    Canada
    November 10, 2022
  • Oniros New York Film Awards
    New York
    United States
    November 6, 2022
    Winner: Best War Film
  • WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
    Houston Texas
    United States
    April 22, 2023
    Winner - Remi Awards: Historical Short
Director Biography - Danny Crossman

Danny Crossman served for 10 years in the Army as an explosives expert before joining the technology industry in Canada. He led several successful businesses including a software startup for 5 years. He began making films for his kids to bring their ideas to life on screen and now has 1 documentary and 5 shorts under his belt.

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Director Statement

My focus is usually on veteran themes and stories and where possible in creating in-camera effects with realistic set design. PTSD is a common theme in my films, as are the unglamourous and untold veteran experiences.