Private Project

Memorial Day

WINNER- Best Drama. OFFICIAL SELECTION- Oregon Cinema Arts Festival. OFFICIAL SELECTION- Honor Film Festival 2018. Nominated for Best Drama and Best Cinematography, Oregon Cinema Arts.

A heartbreaking and haunting short look at a fictional military family on Memorial Day. Filmed on location in Muskegon, Michigan with a Michigan cast and crew. For many in North America, Memorial Day is the start of the summer season. It is also a weekend of barbecues and mattress sales. But for some, Memorial Day takes on a very different meaning. Please enjoy a short glimpse into a military family that knows the true meaning of Memorial Day.

  • Wes O'Donnell
    Director
    Director, Heroes From History
  • Robert Bowyer
    Key Cast
    "Soldier"
  • Dana Bowyer
    Key Cast
    "Wife"
  • Logan Bowyer
    Key Cast
    "Son"
  • Amanda Stockham
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 20, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • New York City
    United States
    Honor Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • Portland
    United States
    Oregon Cinema Arts Festival
    Official Selection. Nomination- Best Drama, Best Cinematography
Director Biography - Wes O'Donnell

Wes O'Donnell is the director and host of Heroes From History, a series on local West Michigan TV and select online channels. Wes is also a veteran advocate and keynote speaker. Wes is a veteran of both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force serving on active duty from 1997-2007.

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Director Statement

Thank you for your consideration. I am honored and humbled that you took the time to view my short film Memorial Day. Veteran addiction, veteran suicide and the sacrifices that military families make are topics very close to my heart. I love telling meaningful stories that raise awareness and have a call to action. For many in North America, Memorial Day is the start of the summer season. It is also a weekend of barbecues and mattress sales. But for some, Memorial Day takes on a very different meaning. Join me for a short glimpse into a military family that knows the true meaning of Memorial Day.