Shoot-Out
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Film Overview

Directed By: David Branin Written By: David Branin View Official Website	Release Date: 2006-11-15 Running Time: 0:15 Content Rating: PG14 (Parental Guidance)	DVD Region: 1 - U.S., Canada, U.S. Territories Media Format: NTSC-DVD Audio Language(s): English
Genres: Sports >> Basketball :: Thriller >> Action :: Short Films >> General Influences: White Men Can't Jump // He Got Game // Above the Rim // Coach Carter // Glory Road // Hoop Dreams

Synopsis

Critics and fans agree that "Shoot-Out" contains some of the best cinematography ever seen in a hoops film. Tyshawn Bryant and Daniel Sol shine in this story of two men playing a basketball game of one-on-one...to the death! What separates it from other basketball films are actors who can really ball. David Branin is a huge basketball fan and he puts you right in the action using an assortment of camera angles. There are no cheesy cut-aways. You are right there as these two guys battle. Don't think it is just a basketball game though. This one has an ending you won't see coming.

This DVD contains over an hour of bonus materials. A color version and a black and white version, full length commentary by writer/director David Branin and producer Tyshawn Bryant, Outtakes, "Live" at the Premiere, Original Theatrical Trailer, Actor Rehearsal Footage and More.

Cast

House Washington: Tyshawn Bryant
J.C. Matado: Daniel Sol

Crew

Director: David Branin
Writer: David Branin
Production Company: Dream Regime Productions
Copyright: Dream Regime Productions
Director of Photography: Ivan Vatez Rodriguez
Executive Producer: Tyshawn Bryant
Makeup Artist: Keith Beck
Composer: Rudy Mangual
Picture Editor: Damon Stout
Assistant Director: Andy Brennan

Bonus Features

Behind the Scenes
Director Commentary
Theatrical Trailers
Outtakes

Accolades

Awards

"Best film with a basketball and a gun since White Men Can't Jump" - FCP Podcast

Festivals

Over 20 International Film Festivals

Press Reviews

Hollywood is Talking | show/hide snippet
"Bryant and Sol can 'effin play b-ball and they are good actors to boot"
ElevationMag.com | show/hide snippet
"Daniel Sol and Tyshawn Bryant are shot from impossible angles and the cinematographer manages to put you on the court and in the game. "
The Herald | show/hide snippet
"In his first international film, "Shoot-Out," New Britain-born actor and the movie's executive producer, Tyshawn Bryant stars in the role of a street baller named House Washington"
Entertainment Insiders | show/hide snippet
"The cinematography alone is enough to recommend the film. As a long-time player and student of the game of basketball, I'd say that Branin gives us a movie with an authentic roundball feel."
Film Fanatix | show/hide snippet
"The directing angles are so fantastic that I thought I was watching a Spike Lee movie."
Cin3ma Moving Pictures | show/hide snippet
"Shoot-Out brings forth–an eccentric story with a fresh ending."
Dumb Distraction | show/hide snippet
"Writer/director David Branin manages to take this simple premise and deliver 14 unbelievably tense minutes that would make ol' Hitch himself proud. Hell, I generally hate sports movies, yet I found myself holding my breath as each man got closer and closer to scoring 15 points."
Movies Made Me Do It | show/hide snippet
"David Branin did a fantastic job of creating enough suspense to get you invested in the characters. With a nice, thought provoking ending to boot, this is of the better films I've seen in a while."
WorldsGreatestCritic.com | show/hide snippet
"I'm not being overly generous to tell you that Shoot-Out is a triumph, a surprising, well planned, well acted, well shot, well scored and well directed triumph. Shoot-Out is a prime representative of the very best kind of independent short film. It knows the story it needs to tell, and it tells it perfectly within the exact time constraints that it requires, without hubris or self-indulgence, but with one hell of a memorable beginning, middle and end."