Staring At Fire

Producing art to share ideas and stories that move the heart and mind.

Shooting September 25-27, 2025!

“Defender,” a grounded, emotionally-driven action short film set in a medieval-inspired world. It tells the story of a quiet father and farmer who must defend his family from a violent threat. The film explores true manhood, generational strength, and sacrificial love.

The mark of a man is self-sacrifice.

What makes a man a DEFENDER? Not wealth. Not power. But the courage to stand when everything is at stake.

Our upcoming short film “Defender” is a grounded, emotionally-driven action short film set in a medieval-inspired world. It tells the story of a humble farmer who rises against a violent threat to protect his family. It is a story about manhood rooted in sacrifice, about strength found in love, and about the beauty of a family worth fighting for.

This is not just another fantasy film. It is a portrait of what is good and true — a father teaching his son, a husband sacrificing all for his wife, a child giving her father courage when he has nothing left.

A special shout out to all those who have always supported us in our film adventures over the last 25 years. We are forever grateful.

If you want to be a part of creating this film, feel free to check out our GIVESENDGO crowdfunding page. Thank you! Click HERE