Private Project

Wounded Heart

A veteran struggles with the definition of love after combat as he transitions into civilian life. Through music and art his story is projected back onto himself as he reflects on what it is that makes him.

  • Jesse Wardak
    Director
    Unconditional (2017), Trusted (2018) and The Day Before (2017)
  • Bonnie Bishop
    Writer
    Grammy Award winning songwriter (2013)
  • Gamble Alexander
    Writer
    Purple Heart recipient (2011)
  • Jesse Wardak
    Producer
    Unconditional (2017), Trusted (2018) and The Day Before (2017)
  • Gamble Alexander
    Producer
    Purple Heart recipient (2011)
  • Gamble Alexander
    Key Cast
    "Singer"
    Purple Heart recipient (2011)
  • Jesse Wardak
    Key Cast
    "Marine"
    Unconditional (2017), Trusted (2018) and The Day Before (2017)
  • Grace Albritton
    Key Cast
    "Love interest"
  • John Pinero
    Key Cast
    "Studio guy"
  • Nathaniel Cuellar
    Assistant Camera Opperator (projection footage)
  • Brandon Henegar
    Music Producer
    House of David Studios
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Genres:
    country, acoustic, indie, acoustic country
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    August 20, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, BMPCC 6K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jesse Wardak

American filmmaker and US Veteran, Jesse Wardak was born in Atlanta, GA. He currently works in both the corporate film world and the creative. Known for Unconditional (2017), Trusted (2018) and The Day Before (2017). He is finally stepping back into the festival circle with Wounded Heart (2023), a music video highlighting the songwriting of Grammy Award winning songwriter Bonnie Bishop and Purple Heart Recipient Gamble Alexander.

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Director Statement

"I'm proud to have collaborated with my brother in arms, and look forward to helping push the narrative that we are not alone in our battle against our own demons. More collaborations and projects to come."