Warrior's End
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Warrior's End is a 2009 medieval epic film written and directed by Bjorn Anderson
and filmed in Washington State.
decided on his 26th birthday to quit his job and pursue his dream of filmmaking. Instead of paying to go to film school, he began work on his first film, Warrior's End. The production utilized the help of the Seattle Knights
for many of the expansive sword battle scenes. The cast and crew worked on a volunteer basis which allowed the film to achieve its epic look on a limited budget.
, where it was given the Mt. Rainier Award.
Bjorn Anderson (director)
Bjorn Anderson is known for producing and directing independent features, and is the owner of the production company, Emerald City Pictures. His films typically feature the picturesque landscapes of Washington State.-Early life:...
and filmed in Washington State.
Plot
While on tour of the northwestern border, the prince of Midea and his companions discover invading armies from neighboring Kilea. Unable to summon reinforcements in time, the young prince must make a stand to protect his people.Cast
- Mindy Byram as Maria
- Ricco DiStefano as General Tarkis
- Paul EenhoornPaul EenhoornPaul Eenhoorn is an Australian-born actor working in Seattle. Since moving to Seattle, he has quickly grown to be a well-respected actor in the film community there. His work has been seen at many film festivals around the world. Paul played the villain, Mr. Daniels in the family comedy Max Rules...
as Kael - Kevin Haggerty as Kole
- John Locke as King Harold
- Zach Maurer as Andreas
- Renee Pinzon as Julia
- John Symonds as Johan
- Phillip Wheeler as Will
Production
Director Bjorn AndersonBjorn Anderson (director)
Bjorn Anderson is known for producing and directing independent features, and is the owner of the production company, Emerald City Pictures. His films typically feature the picturesque landscapes of Washington State.-Early life:...
decided on his 26th birthday to quit his job and pursue his dream of filmmaking. Instead of paying to go to film school, he began work on his first film, Warrior's End. The production utilized the help of the Seattle Knights
Seattle Knights
The Seattle Knights is a stage-fighting and jousting acting troupe, specializing in Medieval Fantasy. The troupe was founded in 1993 by current Director Dameon Willich.The troupe consists of performers from the Puget Sound area...
for many of the expansive sword battle scenes. The cast and crew worked on a volunteer basis which allowed the film to achieve its epic look on a limited budget.
Release
The film had its premiere Jun 7th, 2009 at Seattle's True Independent Film FestivalSeattle's True Independent Film Festival (STIFF)
Seattle’s True Independent Film Festival was started in 2005 by a group of filmmakers whose feature film Swamper was rejected by the Seattle International Film Festival. STIFF was modeled after the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City UT as a way to champion local and true independent films that...
, where it was given the Mt. Rainier Award.