Josh Barkey's Reel

SYNOPSIS: When the law shows up to take a retired schoolteacher's grandson into custody, things take a turn for the worst. In this brooding tale about the darker side of unconditional love, an indomitable (and perhaps slightly unhinged) grandmother pits herself against the forces that could tear her family apart. *BEST STUDENT FILM: Macon International Film Festival 2015 *OFFICIAL SELECTION: RiverRun International Film Festival 2015 *OFFICIAL SELECTION: National Film Festival for Talented...

SYNOPSIS: When the law shows up to take a retired schoolteacher's grandson into custody, things take a turn for the worst. In this brooding tale about the darker side of unconditional love, an indomitable (and perhaps slightly unhinged) grandmother pits herself against the forces that could tear her family apart. Starring: Tyler Chase (THE WALKING DEAD) Rebecca Koon (THE NOTEBOOK, THE GIFT, LETS BE COPS) Kevin L. Johnson (PRISONERS, CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR) Directed by Ben Joyner Written By...

LOCKER 212 tells the story of high school bully John Brinkman, who gets his wallflower-victim Brian Hanson caught up in a conflict with school authority. This short film offers another way of thinking about bullying and violence in schools. Rather than looking to point fingers or hand off responsibility, LOCKER 212 suggests that these issues cannot be resolved unless we all open our eyes to the pain around us. By listening to each other’s stories, we allow love to move in and heal.

The first short film I ever wrote. The sound is jacked, but the performances are good, and you'll get the idea. Cheers!