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
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