Young Rocket Samurai (2003) Short Fantasy drama, 21 minutes. Aired on Space. Maximum action on minimum budget, Young Rocket Samurai pushes the limits of independent movie making. Set in a fantasy world our story follows an orphaned Boy living on a distant farm with his Grandfather. When the well is taken over by a Demon, the Boy convinces a Wandering Samurai to train him to fight the monster. Over the years they train together, and the Boy learns the rich and tragic story of his mysterious teacher. In the end the Boy faces his Demon in a spectacular battle of martial arts and magic. If he survives, he will emerge a Young Rocket Samurai. With stunning photography and spectacular martial arts, Young Rocket Samurai, brings you the action and the beauty of a Hollywood production on a shoestring budget. The result… a 21 minute roller coaster ride of live action and animation filled with magic and adventure. Completed for only $10,000, Young Rocket Samurai is a testament to the ingenuity and abilities of Producer / Director Jonathan Joffe. With the construction of a 900 square foot blue screen, countless hours of creature makeup, and months of special effects editing, the film is a triumph of talent and creativity, challenging the traditional limitations of independent movie making. A King A Hero A Boy with Courage Young Rocket Samurai