FESTIVALS —

WINNER: Best of Fest
Draft Festival, 2018

WINNER: Best Short Drama
Draft Festival, 2018

OFFICIAL SELECTION
New Hampshire Film Festival, 2018

OFFICIAL SELECTION
SNOB ( Somewhat North of Boston ) Film Festival, 2018

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Omeleto, 2022

BUZZ —

”Tonally reminiscent to Brad Anderson’s The Machinist by way of Cormac McCarthy, The Guard opens with a shocking potency that diffuses into malignant unease and concludes with fraught tension.”
Battle Royale with Cheese

“The film’s final 5 minutes are among some of the most harrowing I’ve seen in an indie.”
The Movie Buff

“With its highly shocking first sequence, both subdued and frenetic pacing, persistently building tension, and equally gut-wrenching finale … The Guard is no light-hearted walk in the park.”
One Film Fan

“I’ve seen insane things in movies, and yet this really got me.'“
Short Film Round Up

Exclusive Interview: Director Mark Battle on The Guard
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FESTIVALS —

WINNER: Best Lead Actor, Dean Temple
Madrid International Film Festival, 2016

WINNER: Outstanding Short Drama
Draft Festival, 2016

WINNER: Best Ensemble Performance
Stories By The River, 2018

NOMINEE: Best Actor in a Short Film
London International Film Festival, 2016

NOMINEE: Best Supporting Actor
London International Film Festival, 2016

NOMINEE: Best Actor in a Short Film
Berlin International Film Festival, 2016

NOMINEE: Best Editing of a Short Film
Berlin International Film Festival, 2016

NOMINEE: Best Cinematography
Madrid International Film Festival, 2016

NOMINEE: Best Editing of a Short Film
London International Film Festival, 2017

NOMINEE: Best Picture
Stories By The River, 2018

NOMINEE: Production Design
Stories By The River, 2018

NOMINEE: Best Director
Stories By The River, 2018

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Napa Valley Film Festival, 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Chain NYC Film Festival, 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION
London International Film Festival, 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Berlin International Film Festival, 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Madrid International Film Festival, 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Knoxville Film Festival, 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Monadnock International Film Festival, 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION
SNOB ( Somewhat North of Boston ) Film Festival, 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Golden Door International Film Festival, 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION
New Hampshire Draft Festival, 2017

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Chattanooga Film Festival, 2017

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Leah's Indie Film Series, 2017

BUZZ —

"Director Mark Battle successfully captures the seriousness of suicidal tendencies and infuses it with much-needed humor, without ever mocking suicide itself, making light of the characters and their idiosyncratic personalities instead."
Irish Film Critic

“The dialogue is realistic, and the cast sells their roles to absolute perfection.”
Film Threat

“Poignant and thought-provoking, Here Lies Joe tackles an issue ever at the forefront of the public eye, but rarely dealt with in such a consciously raw way.”
The Film Magazine

“…brilliantly uncomfortable.”
Brian’s Film Reviews

“Here Lies Joe is a gem of a film, intimate and funny and dramatic and important.”
The Independent Critic

“Elegantly shot with likeable, compelling performances, Here Lies Joe lingers in the imagination and the heart.”
The Movie Waffler

***** out of *****
A World of Dreams

“[ Here Lies Joe ] is a prime example of independent cinema done right.”
Movie-blogger.com

“Here Lies Joe is a beautiful work of art.”
The Other View

“The film is a triumph, and above all, it’s an example of indie filmmaking at its finest.”
Reel Red Reviews

“[ Here Lies Joe ] is an atmospherical piece of art.”
Paradisiae Minor

“Battle has produced an emotional short film that is indie filmmaking at its best.”
UK Film Review

“A 5 star short film so effective that after it ends one wants to immediately watch it again.”
Mike’s Film Talk

“This is one that will linger.”
Phase 9

FESTIVALS —

WINNER: Best Short Drama
SNOB ( Somewhat North of Boston ) Film Festival, 2014

OFFICIAL SELECTION
SNOB ( Somewhat North of Boston ) Film Festival, 2014

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, 2014

OFFICIAL SELECTION
New Hampshire Film Festival, 2014

BUZZ —

"Mark Battle has given us another splendid offering. The man is a veritable film-making machine, a’la Robert Rodriguez, where he does everything bar the makeup and the music."
Mike's Film Talk

"The acting and directing are among the best I’ve seen in films discussed on this site."
Boston Independent Film Review

"The Convict is one of those rare pieces of minimalist cinema that says a lot without having to open its mouth."
Movie Blogger.com

"...a tense, effective thriller."
The Independent Critic

***** out of *****
A Word of Dreams

"...stylistic and clever..."
Striking Films Reviews

"...the film flaunts its raw, unvarnished nature to a “T”, providing an uncomplicated, engaging, and in depth character-driven scenario with smart pacing, straightforward cinematography, and intelligent execution. "
One Film Fan

"Fantastically and technically crafted with a brutally simple premise..."
UK Film Review

"The Convict is a strong short film, showcasing quality film-making and a mesmerizing yet often subtle performance by Dean Temple."
Film Threat

FESTIVALS —

WINNER: Best Thriller
SNOB ( Somewhat North of Boston ) Film Festival, 2013

NOMINEE: Best New England Film
Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, 2013

NOMINEE: Best Actor
Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, 2013

NOMINEE: Best Writing
Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, 2013

OFFICIAL SELECTION
New Hampshire Film Festival, 2013

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, 2013

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Northampton International Film Festival, 2013

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Woods Hole Film Festival, 2013

OFFICIAL SELECTION
New York City Independent Film Festival, 2013

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Gloucestershire Showcase, UK, 2013

OFFICIAL SELECTION
SNOB ( Somewhat North of Boston ) Film Festival, 2013

OFFICIAL SELECTION
New England Online Film Festival, 2014

FESTIVALS —

WINNER: Best Regional Film
SNOB ( Somewhat North of Boston ) Film Festival, 2012

OFFICIAL SELECTION
SNOB ( Somewhat North of Boston ) Film Festival, 2012

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, 2012

OFFICIAL SELECTION
New York City Independent Film Festival, 2012

OFFICIAL SELECTION
New Hampshire Film Festival, 2012