To Be A Warrior

Our lead character is constantly assuring us that he is a warrior. That he is not to be messed with.
But reality tells a different story.
His elderly neighbour hates him, people in the street show him no respect, he can't even order his morning coffee without being slighted.
Luckily, 'Warrior' has begun to escape his daily struggle by slipping into a fantasy world where he extracts violent and gruesome revenge on those who wrong him.
He just needs to be careful it stays a fantasy.

  • James Buckingham
    Director
  • James Buckingham
    Writer
    William and Sparkles: Magical Tales (TV Aus), Kitchen Whiz, Flushed
  • Beth McMullen
    Producer
    JJJ Breakfast (Aus)
  • James Buckingham
    Producer
  • James Buckingham
    Key Cast
    "Warrior"
    Magical Tales (TV Aus), Tashi (TV Int), Surprises (TV Aus), The Hoarders (Film)
  • Gordon Fletcher
    Sound
    Survivor (US), The Other Guy, Pulse, Memoirs of Michael, Nerve, The Gift
  • James Woodley
    SFX Make Up
    Alien: Covenant, A Few Less Men
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 10, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - James Buckingham

James has worked as an actor and writer for the past seven years, despite never having studied either. Working in both Television and Film, he started becoming interested in production four years ago. He has worked as a producer's assistant in TV and also directed several music videos for bands, in Australia. He is now based in London and To Be A Warrior is his first ever film.

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Director Statement

Storytelling is something that is in my soul. Whether I am behind the camera, in front of it or sitting at a desk writing it down, once an idea takes me I have to get it out. My mission is to add a little magic into all that I do.