By My Side

BY MY SIDE is an intimate portrait of three veterans suffering from the “invisible wound,” PTSD, the most prevalent and unhealed wound suffered by veterans. With their families they bravely share their pain, fear, and the difficult realization that they’ve lost time and love that they may never get back again. All three found hope where no one had looked—in the heart of a faithful service dog. Through intimate interviews and revealing footage of the veterans bonding with their service animals, the film demonstrates how wo/man’s best friend may be one of the best ways to mitigate the psychic scars imprinted on those who have been in service to our country.

• Best Documentary Film, Oregon Short Film Festival 
• Finalist Award Best Director and Best Documentary Film, Texas Short Film Festival 
• Honorable Mention and Founders’ Choice Award, GI Film Festival San Diego 
• Award of Recognition by Senator John Laird, Senate District 17 
• Best Documentary Short Film, Hispanic Film Festival