BRUISER / 2022

14-year-old Darious explores the boundaries of his manhood with Malcolm, his strict but loving father, and Porter, a charismatic drifter. When Darious learns Porter's true identity, he is thrust into a conflict between the two men.

starring JALYN HALL, TREVANTE RHODES, SHAMIER ANDERSON, SHINELLE AZOROH

directed by MILES WARREN

written by MILES WARREN, BEN MEDINA

producers AARON RYDER, JEWERL ROSS, SCOTT FRANK, D. SCOTT LUMPKIN

executive producers ANDREW SWETT, ALEX BLACK, JON ROSENBERG, NATALIE SELLERS

co-producers ALBERT THOLEN, JEFFERY PENMAN

director of photography JUSTIN DERRY

editor JAMES LESAGE

original music by LIA OUYANG RUSLI

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival 2022

AFI Fest 2022

Awards

Film Independent Spirit Awards 2023 - Best Supporting Performance (Trevante Rhodes) - Nominee

Press

Variety Review - Critic’s Pick

New York Times Review

LA Times Review

RobertEbert.com

BRUISER / Short film / 2021

After his father gets into a fight at a bowling alley, Darious begins to investigate the limitations of his own manhood.

starring NOBLE WHITTED, JD WILLIAMS

director MILES WARREN

writers MILES WARREN, BEN MEDINA

produced by ALBERT THOLEN, GUSTAVO RENÉ, LAUREN GOETZMAN

director of photography JUSTIN DERRY

production designer EMMA CANTOR

edited by ALBERT THOLEN

original music by VINCE WARREN

World Premiere
Sundance Film Festival 2021

Awards

Grand Jury Prize, Live Action Short Film | Seattle IFF

Best Short Film | Sun Valley FF

Official Selection
SXSW 2021

Palm Springs International ShortsFest 2021

Atlanta Film Festival 2021

Aspen ShortsFest 2021

Maryland Film Festival 2021

Florida Film Festival 2021

Seattle International Film Festival 2021

Durban International Film Festival 2021

Sun Valley Film Festival 2021

deadCenter Film Festival 2021

Indy Shorts International Film Festival 2021