'RIVALS' Western Short Film

[@michaelbrianrawlinsactor]

My favorite part was having my son play younger me in the film! Something we will cherish. 😊

[@OlgaPogozheva]

I KNEW there was some striking resemblance between the younger and older characters! I commented like several months ago from another account stating how good the young/old characters resemble each other, and now we know the secret ^_^

[@AleXandrucho]

It's a big, beautiful job! The light, the locations, the game is at the highest level! thanks!!!!

[@eugenetswong]

Michael, thank you so much for this. I'm impressed by the quality. I kept expecting a short story, but you made it a decent length.

[@folsterfarms]

I’m REALLY enjoying your work - Your family must be so very proud of you!

[@420Stoner66]

By the time 17 minutes was over I had laughed, I had cried, I had sat on the edge of my seat, carving claw marks into its arm rests and warmly sobbed with admiration. It felt like I had just watched a 2 and a half hour movie. I want to nominate this for "best movie to watch stoned" award. Powered by 420 👽

[@WilliamRichards-tm1jm]

You said everything I was going to say almost to the word. There's nothing else to be said...

[@me.lms1126]

Yeeeah, This is Madea of Western Short Movies. The potential is astronomical.

[@JanathSachinthaka]

same here, i second this! :D great story man! and stoned too :D

[@gilpolanco1514]

That was a great story. We need more of that.

[@southernforestgypsy]

Need more of everything these guys do. Brilliant work.

[@jonbradley4789]

Nice work cast, writers and crew. Thank all of you for being a part of this production. Big nod to the technicians involved. All of the behind the scenes work is often un-noticed. I noticed. Very well done all of you. Thank yopu for creating this bit of cinematic joy.

[@troubledouble106]

How is this not famous yet? so underrated

[@sambarnard9628]

That got real serious real quick. From fun & laughter to life, death, & the end of a lifetime friendship in the blink of an eye... What a great short movie! Best short movie I've ever seen.

[@j0k3rday]

came from Arizona Ghostriders will differently will stay ..... good work

[@darinweiszbrod3823]

WOW ...DO IT AGAIN , DO IT AGAIN ... We need more like this ! ! !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Excellent. Keep makin' magic, Rawlins!

[@michaelbrianrawlinsactor]

You too my friend!

[@dannyray4116]

Ditto

[@AdaM48state]

Thanks for the link Santee it was a amazing story!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@AdaM48state You're welcome, sir!

[@malgremor85]

That kid has more licorice in his hand than I've eaten in my entire lifetime. I'm 65.

[@YeeYee-t8d]

Underrated comment

[@clipstooblivion7720]

He spit it out after taking a bite😭

[@allareasindex7984]

Go back and watch it again. He HATES licorice and giggles.

[@joeivory9780]

How can you hate black licorice?

[@phz7107]

How can you like it??

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Very nice! The story, the cinematography, cast, the whole thing!

[@JLange642]

Production values worthy of, no- BEYOND that of many Hollywood units!

[@LionquestFitness]

I love it! Thanks to Santee of the Arizona Ghostriders for tuning me in to this short.

[@thomasdeboe166]

Man, the VIOLENT tone shift when he died, where we as the audience and the character both realized that this isn't a game any more. This was immaculately handled, and I genuinely had a single tear escape from both eyes.

[@KimLandfather]

Funny, infuriating, exciting, heartbreaking, touching. This short film squeezed out every emotion in 17 minutes. A most pleasant way to spend some time in front of the computer.

[@BadKarma714]

I love that short film brought tears to my eyes at the end

[@mrshankj5101]

That was a great western! You need to make more!

[@SoggyBottomGames]

This was pretty amazing! That ending tho 😢

[@kirkmorrison6131]

This should be made into a full length feature film. It is a great movie short

[@deloachapproach4273]

This reminds me of the westerns of ol'. There was always something wholesome aoubt the messages conveyed.

[@TUCOtheratt]

Your films have that amazing big budget western look!😃👍

[@triple9fine]

Hopefully, we get to see you in one of these short films

[@kevincollier4147]

Thank you for a great movie, best of luck for continued success!

[@peterhallock9486]

These shorts are killer and the black licorice ain't bad either.

[@fightinginflipflops7731]

Beautifully done. Congrats to all involved- but the kids almost stole the movie. Waiting for the next one...

[@michaelbrianrawlinsactor]

Loved the kids! The one with the brown hair is my son. So special he got to be in it.

[@Eeliphant1]

You guys made a 17 minute movie that is a thousand times better than the 2 hour films of theaters! Love and luck to everyone that helped make this masterpiece!

[@ivan1196]

Amazing work!! Loved the story and all the characters! Keep on creating, really proud of you!

[@michaelbrianrawlinsactor]

Thanks for your support man!

[@grahamhess1209]

Fantastic! So many beautiful emotions, but also masterfully filmed movie. Bravo!

[@mitchmccarron8337]

Wow! Fantastic work, please make more !! Mitch, Australia.

[@stevenslavicek9711]

That was great reminder your best friends and how they helped you.

[@atlantianson515]

All I can say is "WOWEEEEE" This short film was definitely a 1st class act all the way through on every little detail. Made me believe that I was actually viewing the old west on my screen just like it really happened. Highest marks for realization, costumes, locale, and clear, bright, sharp photography. The surprise ending was Awesome!!! Thank you so very much for great entertainment!!!!

[@michaelbrianrawlinsactor]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Mighty fine western picture show that was. I reckon I'll be takin in a few more directly. 🤠

[@zvonimirtomac7896]

Beautiful short, and a very touching story. This should be a prime example for any short film

[@richiec7602]

Got here from Santee at Arizona Ghostriders. Great movie. I will be watching more.

[@tjellbiehl4268]

This top Tier. Better than all Hollywood films ❤

[@moviegumshoes]

Fantastic movie!!! You two are the best!!

[@lenawilcox5405]

Brilliant story!! This was superb!! I could watch this over and over again! Great job to everyone. ❤

[@ChristopherKlepel]

Another masterpiece.!!!!

[@pufthemajicdragon]

This was really good. I was completely sold on the best friends "rivalry", so while it wasn't a surprise Jack's death still hits hard. It's been a long time since you've uploaded anything, but I'm here for it :) clearly it was time well spent!

[@TheTranquilityTown]

Absolutely brilliant! Well done to you all!

[@michaelbrianrawlinsactor]

Thank you kindly!

[@zoichikanoe6242]

That's beautiful.

[@falloutpropguy]

Came over from the Arizona Ghost Riders video was decently surprised of this is absolutely fantastic

[@parkerschackart3746]

It was super fun to be apart of this!!

[@morte8212]

Well done! I enjoyed it!

[@aghostcat2]

Wonderful!! I thoroughly enjoyed this. Keep up the good work.

[@searkpslendorman]

Loved it! Give my deepest thanks to everyone involved!

[@ragnarocka6070]

Some of the best 17 minutes ive ever enjoyed watchin a shortfilm , i see an oscar in the future here

[@jeanhuckleberry9385]

Nicely done! A pleasure to watch. Looking forward to the next one.

[@johndilday1846]

This is so amazing. Well done all the way around. I hope you get to do a full length version. You have great skills.

[@smuki196]

Great story, I enjoyed it very much. Had goosebumps in the end.

[@joycedollar1198]

That was fantastic. Please keep making these. They deserve big screen credit.

[@just_justin7]

Best short film I’ve seen in a long time!

[@richardliles4415]

That was great! Had a lot of laughs, and a few tears watching it.

[@walterwaller9784]

Sent here by Santee over @AZ Ghostriders and I am glad I came over. This was awesome and I really hope it gets turned into a full length feature!

[@gingersnap8036]

great short story, brilliantly realistic fighting, well done on character development and costume design. lol him pulling out the knife made my inner first responder training scream at him to leave it in, but they never do in movies 😂😂

[@audie143143]

Awesome film. I'm such a huge western fan and I will say for sure your projects are so much better than the full length movies that get released now and then. You're such a talented man, Michael. I hope you keep doing what you are doing because you are so good at it. I'm a big fan of your westerns. And lots of kudos to the family. They are awesome as well. ❤🤠🙏

[@walterfortenberry5986]

Awesome!

[@SilverWareagle]

Putting Hollywood to shame!

[@AmericanMadeMud]

Well done.

[@nymalous3428]

Very well done, and very moving.

[@damonbrown5233]

Very nice short. Was fun recognizing people from Trail Dust and those involved with Arizona Ghost riders. 👍

[@michaelbrianrawlinsactor]

So lucky to have them be part of it! Thanks for watching!

[@Sophos1964]

Bravissimo Michael!!!

[@josht3125]

Give this man 2 hours of run time and a bigger budget! The only thing I could have wanted more is him setting for the portrait for the artist only to have his friends face painted instead of his using the likeness from their photograph together.

[@ryanmedina5090]

That was outstanding. What a wonderful story.

[@rickmartin2154]

Holy crap this is better than anything Hollywood has put out lately.

[@thejaggededge1624]

That was a good story, and recognized some of the extras that was cool too. Great job everyone! I hope this goes far.

[@Domi_2204]

That was great. What a beautiful story and set design.

[@fantasy_worlds]

Love you guys! These films (all of them!) are AMAZING!!! But this one... I laughed and cried and felt pain... and pride... And I totally fell in love with the characters...

[@georgeearls3338]

Santee said it was good, and it was. Looking forward to full length westerns made by someone that seems to care about them.

[@graysonhill1366]

Heard about this from Santee (AZ Ghostriders), and glad that I found it. Liked the story, and the surprise ending.

[@maribeljimenez9314]

Great film!!!

[@skapsha]

Did not expect that ending, good work!

[@seb_the_cat]

Besides the fact that his horse disappeared after the huge fight, this was an amazing thing to watch. As someone who truly values a "clean" movies, this was amazing!!!!!

[@charleskoehler9873]

Excellent sets & costume. The main character was well cast.

[@carlr-j4e]

Fantastic storytelling! The last ten seconds brought me to tears.

[@LeonFelixRusso]

A beautifully made film.

[@bernardflood8289]

Greetings from Ireland. I heard about this from Santee on Arizona Ghostriders. Good job. It's a heartwrenching story.

[@Bhartrampf]

Wow, is all gots to say, what a awesome story and very nice work.

[@dianabadea]

This is way better than 99% of the movies that came out in the last years.

[@almirria6753]

I am really glad Santee showed you to us all, now I can watch your vids

[@michaelclaugherty751]

That was AWESOME!

[@TheFlyingRaptor]

Loved all the kids learning how to be deputies, what a heartwarming story!

[@FilmArmorerJoeyDillon]

Love it!

[@charlescomly1]

That was a well done film, I very much enjoyed it, I hope to see more in the future.

[@Miked1332]

How does this only have 10k views, but someone acting like a robot and making weird sounds has millions? This is such a good film.

[@davidrodgers9017]

I heard about this film on the Arizona Ghostriders. Very well done. Coming from an ancestral western lineage and still part of the culture, I found it really enjoyable and a credit to Western cinema.

[@Methadone4Life]

You surely have a grasp of all the little things it takes to make a great Western! I enjoy your films so much, they are so well done and have aspects of the old American Westerns as well as some of the great Spaghetti Westerns of Leone, Corbuicci etc. Fantastic job, you have a fan here my friend. I think that your casting is also great. This one was a supreme short film. I hope you can continue with your art, my friend. I would definitely pay to see a full-length feature with you at the helm!!

[@johntipper29]

A great heart warming story. Well done.

[@isabellarose2686]

I'm in literal pieces 😭😭 I'm so proud of you, all of the time and effort you put into this was amazing. Ethan is so cute!

[@AdaM48state]

Love your stories, can't wait for the next one!!!

[@rickmeyer9418]

I can’t even imagine all the work that went into making this short! Great story line that was very entertaining, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Great work from everyone involved! 🤠

[@raygonzales1485]

Amazing ! Thanks to Santee for the knowledge of this great short film !

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

The giggle punishment 🤣🤣

[@brucelovenite]

awesome western , great actors in this short, great story line ,loved it thanks

[@michaelbrianrawlinsactor]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@pylesofmedia]

Loved it! Fantastic job to everyone involved!

[@joenieto5491]

That was a really good western short, I was lucky I watched "Arizona ghost Riders " today where Santee mentioned it, so thanks to Santee (Who I spotted at 15:07)and congratulations to on the great work.

[@BurntCrimsonFilms]

Great job! Beautiful work 🎥

[@callawayken650]

Santee sent me. Glad I came by.

[@joymelton-bollen6383]

WOW! This was amazing!

[@charlesmiller6826]

way better than what is coming out of Hollywood

[@trynsurviven2440]

What a great story I enjoyed watching very much.

[@iamrichrocker]

why you only have 16K subs is the biggest mystery..as you can tell from many comments below you folks are admired and impressed..with Marvel and Disney putting out such trash with a "message" you stay with great scripting..great acting..and a full range of human emotions..bravo..here is wishing you become widely popular ..as you well deserved..