Men of God


Set in the Crusades, a templar knight answers a traveling merchant's call to defend him from an attacker. SHOT ON VARICAM.

  • Steven Cardenas
    Director
  • Steven Cardenas
    Writer
  • Nicolas Tung
    Producer
  • Steven Cardenas
    Key Cast
    "Sir Alastair Park"
  • Coral Stoner
    Key Cast
    "Assassin"
  • William Buhler
    Key Cast
    "Merchant"
  • Nicolas Tung
    Director of Photography
  • Steven Cardenas
    Production Designer
  • Sam Statham
    Grip
  • Hunter McLeod
    Grip
  • Sam Statham
    First Assistant Camera
  • Jason George
    First Assistant Director
  • Nicolas Tung
    Editor/Post-Production
  • Jason George
    Gaffer
  • Nicolas Tung
    Camera Operators
  • Jason George
    Camera Operators
  • Sam Statham
    Camera Operators
  • Nicolas Tung
    UAV Operator
  • Dorna Mohajeri
    Boom Operator/Sound
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Other
  • Genres:
    Medival, Crusaders, Action, Fighting, Historical, Battle, Swords, 48 Hour, Challenge
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 11, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    35,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    AVC-I 4K422, Super35.
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - El Dorado High School
  • El Dorado 48HR Film Festival
    Placentia, California
    United States
    April 23, 2021
    Best Film Overall
  • El Dorado Film Festival
    Placentia, California
    United States
    May 20, 2021
    Official Selection - Best Short Film
  • El Dorado 48HR Film Festival
    Placentia, California
    United States
    April 23, 2021
    Audience Favorite
  • Valencia Film Arts Festival
    Placentia, California
    United States
    May 21, 2021
    Official Selection - Best Narrative Short
Director Biography - Steven Cardenas

Making movies is something I am very passionate about and I plan to pursue work in the industry in my future.

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Director Statement

This was created for the annual El Dorado 48 Hour Film Festival, in which participating teams are given 48 hours to create their film.