THE TAKEN (2024)
In “The Taken” when a family outing turns into a nightmare as his loved ones are abducted before his eyes, Adrian, a devoted husband and father, embarks on a relentless mission to rescue them. Fueled by desperation and determination, Adrian channels the courage of action movie heroes as he battles through a series of intense fight scenes inspired by iconic action films of the past. From gritty hand-to-hand combat to adrenaline-pumping car chases, Adrian’s unwavering resolve is put to the ultimate test. Will Adrian’s determination be enough to overcome the odds and reunite with his loved ones, or will he be forced to confront the harsh realities of his mission? “The Taken” is a pulse-pounding short film that explores the lengths a father will go to protect his family in the face of adversity.
Director: Myla Tissandier
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Jack Lewis Armstrong as Adrian |
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Aiden Denehie as The Villian |
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Rocco Jann as The Man at the Desk |
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Nicole Alpizar as Adrian's Wife |
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Adina Moss as Adrian's Daughter |
| Directing | Myla Tissandier | Director |
| Production | Myla Tissandier | Producer |
| Production | Colin Wood | Producer |
| Writing | Myla Tissandier | Writer |
| Writing | Colin Wood | Writer |
| Camera | Colin Wood | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Colin Wood | Editor |
| Visual Effects | Colin Wood | Visual Effects |
| Costume & Make-Up | Myla Tissandier | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Colin Wood | Costume Design |
| Directing | Deo Akiode | Assistant Director |
| Lighting | Sam Berensztein | Gaffer |
| Production | Adina Moss | Production Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Brijit McDermott | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Samantha Kaufman | Stunt Coordinator |
| Sound | Max Rebolledo | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Max Rebolledo | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Karl Templeton | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Karl Templeton | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Theo Hawkins | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Caleb Good | Boom Operator |
| Art | Adina Moss | Art Direction |
| Production | Brynn Jamora | Producer |
| Directing | Evan Buschman | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Camryn Dukes | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Sam Berensztein | Second Assistant Director |
| Crew | Evan Buschman | Armorer |
| Visual Effects | Caleb Good | Modeling |
| Production | Brijit McDermott | Production Assistant |
| Production | Laila Hout | Production Assistant |
| Production | Nicole Alpizar | Production Assistant |
| Production | Sam Berensztein | Production Assistant |
