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The Master Chief: Part One
A young Filipino sailor is confronted with the stark reality of racial tension aboard a Naval ship.
- Produced by
- Kevin Morris
- Directed by
- Chris Soriano
- Genre
- Action · Adventure · Drama · Thriller
- Budget tier
- Low budget
Recognition
Winner · Best Costume Design in a Narrative Feature Film
Year: 2024
Organization: San Diego Film Awards, US
Category: San Diego Film Award
Result: Winner
Winner · Spirit of San Diego
Year: 2024
Organization: San Diego Film Awards, US
Category: San Diego Film Award
Result: Winner
Winner · Best Drama Feature Film
Year: 2023
Organization: San Diego Film Week
Category: Jury Award
Result: Winner
Nominee · Best Narrative Feature Film
Year: 2024
Organization: San Diego Film Awards, US
Category: San Diego Film Award
Result: Nominee
San Diego, CA · San Pedro, CA
Principal Cast
- Chris Soriano as Gabe Rosario
- Princeton Egbe as Tate
- Jon Awit
- Ryan Barrier as Captain ONeill
- Ina Dahilig as Gabe's Mom
- Wyll Dickenson as Executive Officer Canson
- Dan Hwang as Caleb
- Kat Kendria as Waitress
- Dillon Kivo as Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW)
- Peter Laboy
- Christina Ledo as Ops O Young
- Mikaylee Mina as Kate ONeill
- Warren Mitchell as Gibbs
- Rob Moore as Tony Bancroft
- Kody Seewald as Lieutenant Smith
- James Shelledy as CPO Morales
- Hillary Soriano
- Vernardo Stroud as Sergeant Owens