about the film
synopsis
Corporal Parker is being charged with the death of one of his fellow brothers in arms. During interrogation and of the mission report, Parker relives the event and the trauma, remembering step by step his actions and the trauma that created his confusion.
director's statement
I felt like the story behind Tango was one that needed to be told. As I have moved through life and worked in various fields I have made many friends that have served our country proudly, however many of them never get the treatment and support they ultimately need to cope with daily life once they return home. These soldiers are taught how to kill and fight, but with the flip of a switch told to act "normal" and deal with the experiences they witnessed.
This film depicts the tip of an iceberg about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Unfortunately many that truly deal with this condition prefer not to seek treatment due to the stigma of their suffering being considered a weakness making them a less honorable soldier. I hope this might serve as a spark to start a conversation and push forward the drive to develop a better reconditioning system for returning soldiers.
technicals
SCREENING FORMATS
DCP 2K, DVD, Blu-Ray, ProRes 422, h.264
FILM DETAILS
TRT 4:17, Sound: 2Ch Stereo, Genre: Action/Drama
SOFTWARE USED
Adobe Premiere, Adobe Speedgrade, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Rovi Total Code
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cast & crew
Check out the amazing and talented cast and crew members that graciously helped out making this production a success. We had a terrific time working with them on this project and hope to work with each and every one of them on future films to come. Below you can find out more info on each cast and crew member that worked on this film. If you would like contact info to any of these individuals please send us a message and we can forward you their details.
Brendan Feltrup-Exum
Writer, Director, Editor, Special Effects
Brendan Feltrup-Exum has managed his own production company for the last 5 years as a Creative Director at Haywire Studios producing industrial training videos, corporate media, and commercials. After leaving his undergrad program, he worked with KERA PBS in Dallas, several Hollywood feature films (Walking Tall 2, Walking Tall 3), as well as assisting in the production of the hit TV show Dallas.
Michael Carpenter
Director of Photography, Camera Operator
Michael has worked on numerous film and television programs from feature films to TV shows in just about every department. He has a passion for cinematography that is unparalleled. Every frame is scrutinized with tremendous insightfulness due to his photographic background.
Marcus Tillman
Corporal Parker
Marcus is an avid Christian and the single father of 2 amazing daughters. He was born and raised in Monroe, La. as the youngest of 3 children. In 1996 he attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. where he majored in Electrical Engineering. He joined the Baton rouge Police Dept in the summer of 2003 and served the city for 7 years before being recruited by the Plano Police Dept in the fall of 2010; However his law enforcement career was ended by a drunken motorist during an on duty traffic stop on February 1, 2011. Since then he has been pursuing his childhood dream of becoming an actor while attempting to re-cooperate from the injury that my doctors have declared to be permanent. His hobbies are reading, writing, volunteering, acting, cooking, facebook and making new friends. His lifelong goal is to share my testimony with others and allow the light of The Lord to shine through him.
John Weeks
CID Agent
John was born in Memphis, TN, grew up in Northeast Arkansas, and currently resides in Burleson, TX with his wife Cynthia and daughter Torri. In 2004 he joined the Memphis Digital Arts group were he started acting and was involved in every aspect of independent filmmaking. John relocated to Texas in the fall of 2005 and trained with Ken Farmer’s Professional Actors Group in Dallas. He is currently a contracted actor with Lagniappe Productions as an old west gunfighter doing comedy gunfights at corporate events. As his day job, he works in Human Resources for the Department of Justice. John is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves. He has served for over 26 years and is currently an instructor for the Command and General Staff Officers course. John was mobilized for Desert Shield/Storm in Fort Hood, TX in 1991 and just recently returned from a yearlong combat deployment in Afghanistan.
Stephen Gaskill
Military Advisor
Stephen has severed in the US Army as a Military Police providing security detail for both top secret and highly important missions. He recently graduated from the University of North Texas and is pursuing a job teaching criminal justice. He currently teaches special needs children helping obtain necessary social skills at an early developmental age. His extensive military background and knowledge provides critical insight and accuracy to film projects.
Matt Kozak
Lighting & Sound Recordist
Experienced field audio and lighting engineer capturing on-set acoustics and tactical ambient sound.
Ahren Shaw
Lighting & Sound Recordist
Sound recordist ensuring clean dialogue tracks and dynamic audio mixing under live pyrotechnic conditions.
Andy Chui
Lighting & Sound Recordist
Lighting specialist crafting high-contrast dramatic mood and camera mobility in tight military bunker sets.
Barnabas Duran
Sargent Skinner
Portraying squad leader Sargent Skinner with battlefield authority and tragic combat intensity.
Will Mathis
Corporal Sizemore
Stunt performer and actor executing visceral close-quarters combat and live pyrotechnic bullet hit reactions.
Bruce Feltrup-Exum
Safety Coordinator
Supervising on-set safety protocols for explosive squibs, front-firing blank weapons, and stunt choreography.
Grant Carpenter
Still Photographer
Documented behind-the-scenes production stills, technical camera setups, and dramatic promotional photography.
Joe Scammell
Corporal Fields
Tactical squad performer providing authentic weapons handling and disciplined military movement.
Marwan Bahar
Capture Insurgent
Intense dramatic role providing critical narrative conflict during the compound sweep.
Alex Ritzhaupt
Tower Insurgent & Shooter
Executed elevated physical stunts and coordinated fire exchanges during the perimeter battle sequence.
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Tango Film Screener
Festival screenings, digital cinema packages (DCP 2K), and full private screeners are available upon request for film programmers, distributors, and educational showcases.