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HELLFIGHTER Short Film

Logline: After being wounded on the front lines of a wartorn France during WW1, Private Henry Johnson becomes trapped within his own subconscious, where a sinister embodiment of Jim Crow-era oppression forces him to confront his past and present and rediscover what he is fighting for before he loses both himself and his fellow soldier Needham Roberts.

Synopsis: Inspired by the true events of Private Henry Johnson, this Afro-Surrealist short follows Private Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts as they are on sentry duty in wartorn France during World War I. While grappling with the reality of the racial injustice they will still face upon their return home, Henry is wounded by enemy German soldiers. Henry becomes trapped within his own subconscious, where a mysterious figure known as the Inkman, a manifestation of Jim Crow-era oppression, forces him to confront painful memories and question what he is fighting for. As Henry journeys through his mind, he must reclaim his sense of purpose in order to save his fellow soldier and himself.

ROLE: Military Doctor - White - Age: 40s-60s - Height: 6'0-6'2: A Doctor, wiry. Believes Black soldiers serving in the military, specifically WW1, are only good for being human shields versus being of any actual use in the battlefield.

Shooting Date: August 23rd

Location: Hamden, NY

Compensation: $50 stipend, meals, a copy of the film, screen credit, exposure through the film festival circuit.

Following this short film production, the project is intended to be developed into a feature-length film. Participation in the short film may provide additional opportunities to be involved with the feature as the project moves forward.

Military Doctor Submission Instructions:

Please submit a self tape using the provided sides and submit to [email protected] by Monday, August 17th by 10PM EST or as soon as you can get it to us.

Please be sure to slate with your name, where you are currently based and the role you are reading for.

MILITARY DOCTOR SIDES

Below I have provided the director’s bio and a trailer to the film for your reference.

Hellfighter - Film Trailer

Director Biography: Noah Fields is a BEA Award-winning, 4x Telly Award-winning Director, Producer, and Actor whose work spans live television entertainment, film production, and live event production. Though his resume covers many different avenues, there is a simple ethos behind everything he creates: inspiring others to create. Noah makes an impact quickly. He graduated as Senior of the Year from Hofstra University within two years and as Valedictorian from Suffolk County Community College. His professional career reflects the same drive. He currently serves as Vault Manager at the luxury fashion post-production house Modern Post. Noah is a founding member of CTN-114, an indie production company with over 10 projects in its slate and a growing presence in the Long Island community.