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Trial By Fire Movie Poster An A-Team Production Written By Alex Astrella Produced By Carissa Moore Co-Produced By Amara Stinson, Johnny Mandaville, Alex Astrella Music By Adam Branin, Addison Jerlow Edited By Adam Branin Associate Editors Carl-Adam Reutersköld, Johnny Mandaville Director of Photography James Lee Executive Producer Carissa Moore Associate Producers Briana Zhen, Immanuel Steinberg, Austin Beeart A-Cam Operator Alex Gorman B-Cam Operators Fong Kou, Chetan Kopalle, Jinuk Lee Boom Operator Daniel Mauldin King of Sound Adam Cox Directed By Alex Astrella

Trial By Fire

During the devastating Thomas Wildfire, inmate firefighters relish the opportunity to emerge from their restraints, finding serenity and a sense of purpose through the work that they devote their lives to.

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Cast and Crew

Alex Astrella

Alex Astrella

Writer & Director

Joseph Fernandez

Joseph Brandon Fernandez

Self

Inmate 2

Inmate 2

Self

Guard 1

Guard 1

Self

Guard 2

Guard 2

Self

Official Selections and Awards

OFFICIAL SELECTION SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL
BEST STUDENT FILM THE MAGNOLIA INDIPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2022 25TH ANNUAL
BEST STUDENT DOCUMENTARY Milan Film Awards Trial By Fire
CHARLOTTE FILM FESTIVAL 2022

Photos

Two firefighters are silhouetted against a nighttime wildfire, with intense flames and thick smoke illuminating the scene as they work to contain the blaze in dry brush.
An orange prison uniform jacket with "CDC[R] PRISON[ER]" printed in bold black letters hangs on a rack, with blurred shelves of folded clothing in the background.
Joseph Fernandez, an inmate in an orange prison jumpsuit sits alone on a chair in the center of a large, empty room with white brick walls, a polished concrete floor, barred windows, and fluorescent lighting. Folding chairs, a mounted TV, a clock, a fire extinguisher, and a picnic table are visible around the perimeter.
A correctional officer in a tan uniform is seen from behind, standing in a doorway and looking out at a group of people in orange prison uniforms gathered outdoors on a sunny day.
A firefighter wearing full protective gear and a helmet marked "27" is silhouetted against intense flames while directing a powerful stream of water from a hose onto a burning structure. The scene is dominated by bright orange and red hues, with thick smoke rising into the night sky. In the foreground, an empty folding chair stands near the blaze.

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