KID

Short Film

Unfolding against the backdrop of a rural ranch, this poignant story follows a young boy who receives a rifle as a birthday gift on his fifteenth birthday. While his family celebrates the milestone, little do they know that the boy is struggling with suicidal depression.

.As the boy navigates his inner turmoil and the challenges of growing up, his family must come to terms with the reality of his struggles and find a way to support him through his journey. This gripping tale explores the complexity of mental health and the impact it can have on individuals and their loved ones.

Director: Taylor Zachary Butler
DP: Magic Hoskins

A person with blonde hair holding a small white goat, wearing a striped shirt, against a dark background. The text indicates it is a promotional poster for a film titled 'Kid', written and directed by Taylor Zachary Butler.

After Dark Film Festival, September Fall 2022
Texas Short Film Festival, September 2022
Prague International Film Festival, October 2022

Shot on RED Gemini 5k
Filmed in Austin, Texas

Three glass bottles placed on tree stumps outdoors during evening or night, with a dark background.
A man aiming a rifle outdoors during daytime
A shirtless person with reddish hair sitting on a bed, holding a metallic object against their chest.
A red-haired young boy wearing a yellow sports jersey and a black helmet, holding onto a chain-link fence at a baseball field.
Family celebrating a birthday dinner outdoors with a pink cake, a balloon that says 'Happy Birthday,' and children opening gifts.
A man in a blue shirt aims a rifle at a young boy in a red and blue striped shirt, who is holding the rifle to his shoulder and aiming it, with a concerned expression. The scene takes place outdoors on a grassy area with trees and a building in the background.
A person holding a rifle over a table with a partially visible birthday cake and floral plate. The person's face is partially visible, wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt with black and white stripes on the sleeves.
A young man in a striped shirt playing a harmonica on a bed with colorful polka dot bedding, in a dimly lit room with artwork on the wall and an easel in the background.
Group of people sitting outdoors, watching an event, displaying various reactions from confused to amused.
A young man sitting outdoors on a porch or balcony, engaging in conversation, wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt with black and white stripes on the shoulders, with trees and grass in the background.
A young boy sitting on a bed in a dimly lit bedroom, holding a water bottle, with sunlight coming through a window behind him.
A woman is crying while a man supports her, with another person in the background. The scene is outdoors with trees and a building nearby.