Award-winning Short Documentary
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Sheedogs is thrilled to have been screened at these great festivals Official Selection, Palm Springs Short Fest 2025 (June 25th world premiere) Winner – Best Documentary Short, Footcandle Film Festival 2025 Honorable Mention, Davinci Film Festival 2025 Winner – Best Documentary, Yucca Valley Film Festival 2025 Winner – Best Documentary Short, The Story Teller Universe Film Festival, 2026 Official Selection, Cambria Film Festival, 2026 Winner – Award of Excellence, Viewer Impact: Motivational / Inspirational, Impact Doc Awards, 2026 Winner – Award of Merit, Special Mention: Best Short Documentary, Impact Doc Awards, 2026 Honorable Mention, No More Hurt International Film Festival, 2026 Official Selection, DocUtah Film Festival 2026 Nominee, Enlightenment Award Official Selection, Golden State Film Festival, 2026 Honorable Mention, Hollywood New Directors, 2026 Official Selection, Fight Back Film Awards, 2026 Official Selection, New Bedford Film Festival, 2026 Nominee, Best Short Documentary Nominee, Best Subject of a Documentary (Ted Meyer) Official Selection, Wonder Valley Short Film Festival, 2026 Official Selection, GI Film Festival, 2026 Winner, Best Untold Story Nominee, Best Original Art Nominee, Best Doc by a Non-Veteran, Military and Veterans Entertainment Awards, 2026 Official Selection, New Jersey Documentary Festival, 2026 |
Click for Film Threat review of Sheepdog In the desert community of 29 Palms, local artist Ted Meyer works with a group of wounded veterans and active-duty service members to help them confront the trauma behind their injuries - by transforming their physical scars into powerful works of art. “Sheepdogs” is a portrait of resilience, identity, and the healing power of creativity in the aftermath of injury.
Crew: Director - Brian Knappmiller @brianknappmiller Producer - Anna Stump @amstump Artist - Ted Meyer @tedmeyerart Cinematographer/Editor - Abeil Hernandez Finish Editor - Alan Maxson @Alan_maxson Sound Design/Mixer - Jeremy Peirson Music Supervisor - Pat Kerns @pktroubadour Festivals: 2025 Palm Springs Short Fest – World Premiere 2025 Foot Candle Film Festival – Winner, Best Short Documentary 2025 DaVinci International Film Festival 2025 Yucca Valley Film Festival For screenings or more information: [email protected] and [email protected]
This project was funded in part by a grant from the California Arts Council,
a state agency. @calartscouncil The Creative Corps Grant was managed by the Creative Inland SoCal. @creativeinlandsocal |

