Tin Soldiers


Falling behind in class, a parent-teacher conference sends Caius down a pharmaceutical rabbit hole that impacts him for the rest of his life. As he grows, Caius must navigate the complexities of mental health treatment at a time when he’s still discovering what ‘normal’ is.

Aris Federman is a Director, Producer, and Cinematographer. He acts as the CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Oak Productions, a full service production company specializing in narrative entertainment and commercial/brand storytelling.

Aris received his BFA in Acting from Pace University and attended the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts.

To Aris, stories are the ultimate expression of empathy. Historically, they have always brought people from different walks of life together. Be it by a campfire, in a theater, or on a screen- stories have the power to unite. Wherever stories are told, people gather. Aris intends to use his voice as an artist to continue the tradition of unity, empathy, and togetherness through storytelling.

Director Statement

‘Tin Soldiers’ is a deeply personal story for me, growing up with ADHD. As a child, I cycled through various treatments with varying effects on my personality and sense of self, making it hard to find normalcy—a key theme for Caius in the film. I struggled to articulate the state of my mental health, but I found an outlet in storytelling. Through conversation and research, I realized my experience was not unique; many children face similar challenges. That road brought me to this film, and this story, are a prevalent issue for swathes of children across the country. My hope is that ‘Tin Soldiers’ may help those who struggle feel seen, as well as inspire a deeper conversation about the need for therapeutic investment in America’s children.

 

Director:

Aris Federman

Writer:

Aris Federman

Producer:

Aris Federman, Zoe Dunay

Talent:

Wake Ritter, "Young Caius" - Reece Brigman, "Teen Caius" - Leanne Johnson, "Ms. Miller (Caius's Mom)" - Tennessee Moore, "Psychiatrist" -

Year Released:

2024

Country:

U.S. A.

Length:

00:12:00

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