Film Work

Faded Requiem - 2023

Written and directed by Brandon Ruffin, is a powerful and deeply personal film that delves into the devastating impact of loss during isolation. It charts the precipitous decline of a man's mental health as he grieves the death of his sister amidst the oppressive solitude of the COVID-19 lockdown. This poignant work is, in fact, Ruffin's fictional representation of his own profound journey with grief after cancer tragically claimed the life of his own sister in 2020. The film premiered on the big screen at the 2023 Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles, where its raw emotional honesty resonated deeply with audiences. Its critical acclaim was further cemented when it was honored with the "Best Narrative Drama" award at the 2023 San Francisco International Film Awards.

A Wooden Box: 2021

In Brandon Ruffin's poignant short film, "A Wooden Box," we are drawn into the solitary world of an inmate within the Security Housing Unit of San Quentin Prison. The narrative unfolds through the deeply personal act of letter-writing, as the incarcerated man grapples with a lost connection to his son, chronicling a relationship that evolves from childhood innocence to adult estrangement, all from within his cell. Ruffin masterfully explores the emotional toll of imprisonment, illuminating its ripple effects on both the individual behind bars and their fractured family unit.