The Mission

In the underworld of arms dealings, two men of action and grit, become friends in a place where loyalty does not exist.....Enter the home of Michelle Reign (30s) and Joe Xander (20s) we have a fun flashback to the New Jack Swing of the 90s. They’re having a good time at home when getting a surprise visit from fellow underworld boss Max Dillon (20s). The mood quickly changes from a gleeful, flirty dance contest to the high thrill action of a fight for dear life. Someone feels betrayed, but who will come out on top? And whose mission is it anyway, fidelity is not clear...and neither man is giving up.  

  • Branden Arnold
    Director
    Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, American Soul
  • Branden Arnold
    Writer
    Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, American Soul
  • Bridgette Bentley
    Writer
    Shattered, Fatal Attraction
  • Branden Arnold
    Producer
    Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, American Soul
  • Bridgette Bentley
    Key Cast
    "Michelle"
    Shattered, Fatal Attraction
  • Branden Arnold
    Key Cast
    "Joe Xander"
    Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, American Soul
  • Troy Butler
    Key Cast
    "Max Dillon"
    The Hate You Give, Being Mary Jane, Luke Cage, Black Lightning, Atlanta, The Walking Dead
  • Tery Wilson
    Director of Photography
    Back To the Goode Life, Tales, Cream x Coffee
  • Marques Archie
    Camera Operator
    Luke Cage, Tales on BET
  • Tery Wilson
    Editor
    Back To the Goode Life, Tales, Cream x Coffee
  • Jamonie Moore
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 3, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic, Cinema.DNG
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Branden Arnold

Branden Arnold, an Atlanta native, burst into the world of stunts and acting in 2015, with a passion for film and all things physical. As a graduate of Cedar Grove High School in 2009, and the Atlanta School of Gymnastics in 2011, he longed to be larger than life on the big screen! He wanted to show audiences his amazing talent for stunts, fighting, weapons, and pure acting drama. He has built a considerable social media following for his comedic timing as well – as many characters…including the character he created, Mr. Buford: a charismatic young substitute teacher with an interesting way of dealing with his troubled students. With specialties such as Taekwondo, Bo Staff, and Low Falls, stunt coordinators also call on Branden often to make their scene come to life.
Branden has read lines with – and doubled such actors as Tre Davis in the CW series Valor, Demetrius Shipp as Tupac Shakur in the BET series Tales, and the renowned Don Cheadle in the blockbuster hit Avengers: Infinity War! He did stunts in the same movie…as well as the runaway film phenomenon Black Panther (as one of the Border tribe members). Branden is also fascinated by the behind the scenes magic of movie making…super heroes, and such features as Power Rangers, The Matrix, and Mission Impossible 2. You can find him most days training at his home in Cobb County, or teaching others at his favorite LA Fitness gym!

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