White Belt
Synopsis
Set in present-day Los Angeles, this Dramedy follows Rick Dale as he pursues his passion of becoming a writer. When a new student Tay comes in and upsets the balance of the predominately male Jiu Jitsu gym, Rick does everything in his power to try and scare her away. In the end, his hand is forced when he realizes she is an esteemed author he happens to love. In exchange for training, Rick bargains for Tay's tutelage and expertise in the world of prose. Tay makes Rick ultimately realize that he is irrevocably bad at writing and has been shucking his true calling and responsibility of being the Jiu Jitsu champion that he is.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Newport Beach Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kit Dale
- Screenplay & Story
- Kit Dale, Becca Buckalew
- Original Title
- White Belt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kit Dale
Kit Dale, Becca Buckalew
Nic True
Zachary Anderson
Becca Buckalew, Lovie Ray
Department Leadership Roster
Kit Dale
Director
Kit Dale
Writer
Becca Buckalew
Writer
Becca Buckalew
Producer
Lovie Ray
Producer
Nic True
Director of Photography
Zachary Anderson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for White Belt.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Belt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Belt about?
Set in present-day Los Angeles, this Dramedy follows Rick Dale as he pursues his passion of becoming a writer. When a new student Tay comes in and upsets the balance of the predominately male Jiu Jitsu gym, Rick does everything in his power to try and scare her away. In the end, his hand is forced when he realizes she is an esteemed author he happens to love. In exchange for training, Rick bargains for Tay's tutelage and expertise in the world of prose. Tay makes Rick ultimately realize that he is irrevocably bad at writing and has been shucking his true calling and responsibility of being the Jiu Jitsu champion that he is.
Who directed White Belt?
White Belt was directed by Kit Dale.
Who stars in White Belt?
The principal cast of White Belt includes David Brubaker, Malcolm McRae, Kit Dale, Becca Buckalew, Christos Vasilopoulos.
When was White Belt released and how long is it?
White Belt was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.