BIRTHRITE | Award-Winning Western Short Film

BIRTHRITE | Western Short Film (2026) Watch BIRTHRITE, an original Western short film about blood, legacy, family, and the choices that define what we leave behind. Set against the American West, Birthrite is an independent short film created for fans of Westerns, neo-Westerns, cinematic storytelling, and independent film. After an incredible journey bringing this story to life, I’m proud to finally release BIRTHRITE publicly. Written by Josh Welsh Directed by Christian Kiemele Cinematography by Jake Baine If you enjoyed the film, please LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE — and share Birthrite with someone who loves Westerns. What did you think of the ending? Let me know in the comments. #Western #ShortFilm #Birthrite #WesternFilm #IndieFilm