River Warrior
Synopsis
After enduring a four-year drought, an off-grid farmer embarks on a kayaking journey from her hometown creek in Appalachia all the way to the Gulf—seeking to reconnect with and redefine her relationship to water.
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River Warrior | Official Documentary Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-10-15
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World Premiere at Footcandle Film Festival in Hickory, NC
Festival / Special Debut
18/09/2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$52K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haley Mellon
- Screenplay & Story
- Savannah Dodd
- Original Score
- Justin Faircloth
- Original Title
- River Warrior
- Release Date
- 23/09/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $52K
- Production Studios
- River Warrior LLC, Numinous Studios LLC, Brown Glass Film Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haley Mellon
Savannah Dodd
Justin Faircloth
Haley Mellon
Haley Mellon
Savannah Dodd, Cassia Sherrill, Cynthia Blackwell, Tyler Zibaie, Caroline Renfro
Department Leadership Roster
Haley Mellon
Director
Savannah Dodd
Producer
Cassia Sherrill
Producer
Caroline Renfro
Producer
Haley Mellon
Editor
Haley Mellon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Warrior
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What is River Warrior about?
After enduring a four-year drought, an off-grid farmer embarks on a kayaking journey from her hometown creek in Appalachia all the way to the Gulf—seeking to reconnect with and redefine her relationship to water.
Who directed River Warrior?
River Warrior was directed by Haley Mellon.
Who stars in River Warrior?
The principal cast of River Warrior includes Ann Rose, Ethan Grillo, Steve Trinkle, Gladys Rose, Malia jones.
When was River Warrior released and how long is it?
River Warrior was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for River Warrior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for River Warrior was composed by Justin Faircloth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for River Warrior?
River Warrior holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).