ݮƵ Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Ethan Morse (’12) recently completed a four-part documentary series, , to premiere on Amazon on Christmas Day. Morse, an Army veteran-turned-filmmaker who studied at Biola from 2009 to 2012, produced the film with his creative partner Neal Schrodetzi for their production company, .

Honor Guard explores the four distinct specialty platoons of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment in Washington, D.C., a unit nicknamed The Old Guard because of its status as the oldest currently active regiment in the Regular Army. Morse and Shrodetzki have an intimate knowledge of their subject, having served side-by-side under this regiment. The filmmakers were permitted unique access to document the 3rd Infantry’s rigorous 10-week training cycle, aspects of which had never been put on film before. The series also dives into the rich history of The Old Guard and its ongoing participation in ceremonial events such as the military funerals in Arlington National Cemetery.

Morse and Shrodetzki previously teamed up on, a feature-length documentary about the which garnered praise on the film festival circuit before finding a home online. Morse has high hopes that Honor Guard will reach a wide audience.

“The Department of Defense shared it across the military news sources,” said Morse. “Our contact at the Pentagon is working on posting it to the Army’s social media as well.”