GI Film Festival San Diego: 'SHELLSHOCK'
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Visceral, haunting and unrelenting, this short film plunges audiences into the fractured mind of a warrior trapped between two worlds: the battlefield and the home front. A decorated combat veteran and Navy Seal returns home only to find himself locked in a new kind of warfare—one fought in the shadows of his own mind. Reality twists and fractures as past and present collide, forcing him into a high-stakes battle for survival against an enemy he cannot see. Every moment is a fight to stay grounded. Every breath is a war against the ghosts that refuse to let him go.
Contains depictions of combat-related trauma, intense flashbacks and psychological distress. Viewer discretion is advised.
30 mins. San Diego premiere. "SHELLSHOCK" is part of a Narrative Block. This collection of narrative shorts explores a range of human emotions and cinematic styles, from horror to period drama.
RED CARPET ALERT: Filmmaker Justin Garza is expected to attend.
Exclusively featuring films for, by and about service members and veterans, the festival runs May 7-9, 2025 featuring 16 Films | 5 Showtimes | 3 days!
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About GI Film Festival San Diego: The 2025 event takes place May 7-9, 2025 in San Diego, during Military Appreciation Month. All community members, civilians, family, allies, service members, veterans and film lovers are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community.
The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego. The GI Film Festival San Diego is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative.
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