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The Lion and The Thorn

With nowhere else to turn, a wounded American soldier finds an unlikely ally in the enemy.

  • Nick Fazekas
    Key Cast
    "American Soldier"
  • Logan Willis
    Key Cast
    "German Medic"
  • Izzy Kipling
    Camera Operator
  • Lauren Brooks
    Director of Photography
  • Aaron Connor
    Writer
  • Aaron Connor
    Director
  • Aaron Connor
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Action, Period
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 25, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    150 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:
    Yes
Director Biography - Aaron Connor

Born and raised in Amherst NY, Aaron Connor has always had a passion for production and storytelling. Through years of small short projects and technical theatre training, Aaron developed the skills needed to continue towards his greater goals of film making.
He is now a sophomore at Cleveland State University's School of Film and Media Arts, working towards a BFA in Screenwriting and Production.

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Director Statement

The Lion and The Thorn was written, produced, and edited for an assignment at CSU. We were tasked with making a compelling narrative without using dialogue. Thanks to my amazing cast and crew, I believe we accomplished this goal.

A special thank you to my Screenwriting professor Tiffany Alexander, Production professor Kevin Vaughan, and my Post-Production professor John Ban for making this all possible.