“We’re both huge fans of the film.”
“This powerful story completely transported me into her world.”
GUIDE ON
An AFI Thesis Film
On her first day of basic training, Halle Varro, a young Army recruit, stands out among her peers as she strives to be the guidon bearer. Halle’s attitude of defiance and winning at all costs puts her in Drill Sergeant Mallett’s crosshairs. Can Halle rise to the challenge and become the first female guidon bearer?
AWARDS (8):
Excellence in Narrative Short Production - Ashland Independent Film Fest
Best Short Film (Finalist) - Chandler International Film Fest
Best Drama - Oxford International Short Film Fest
Best US Student Film - Student Los Angeles Film Awards
Best Actress, Shantelle Lee Cuevas - Oxford International Short Film Fest
Best Editing - Oxford International Short Film Fest
Best Female Producer - Toronto International Women Film Fest
Best Student Short Film - Brilliant Women in Film Fest
NOMINATIONS (6):
Best Director - Oxford International Short Film Fest
Best Sound - Oxford International Short Film Fest
Best Film Made by Military or Veterans - G.I. Film Fest San Diego
Best Student Film - G.I. Film Fest San Diego
Best Actress, Shantelle Lee Cuevas - G.I. Film Fest San Diego
Best Editing - Lonely Wolf International FilmFest
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS (24):
AFI Fest
New York City Short Film Festival
Sydney Women’s International Film Fest
Pittsburgh Shorts & Script Competition
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Female Voices Rock Film Festival
Toronto International Women Film Fest
Women’s Film Festival San Diego
Black Bear Film Festival
Brilliant Women in Film Fest
Oxford International Short Film Fest
Phoenix Film Festival
Los Angeles Women in Film Festival
Salute Your Shorts Festival
LA Shorts International Film Fest
Big Apple Film Fest and Screenplay Competition
Nantucket Film Fest and Screenplay Competition
Ashland Independent Film Fest
G.I. Film Festival San Diego
Lonely Wolf International FilmFest
FLICKFAIR Film Festival
Pittsburgh Shorts & Script Competition
Chandler International Film Fest
Student Los Angeles Film Awards