The year is A.D. 411 – the Empire of Rome is crumbling. As the legions are called back to defend the Eternal City, the Isle of Britain is left to merciless Saxon marauders…

During the 400’s A. D., the farms and villages on the coast of Britain were raided and destroyed by invading Saxons. Our hero, Artos Pendragon, is called by God to lead the British people in the fight to save their homes and families. Artos faces and overcomes such obstacles as the destruction of his family’s village, slavery in a Saxon camp, and even betrayal by his friends. But, through these trials, God works in the heart of Artos to make him the leader who can save the British people from Saxon destruction. So the Pendragon story begins… Son of the village chieftain, Artos Pendragon is entrusted with his father’s vision to drive the Saxons from Britain in defense of the people God has given him to protect. But, when Artos’s own village is destroyed by raiding Saxons, and he is enslaved, his will is crushed. Unexpectedly risking his life to defend a young girl, Artos is forced to make a desperate escape, during which he collapses at the very end of his own strength. He cries out to God and is rescued by Lailoken, a wise man of the woods. Refreshed in mind, body, and soul, he sets out carrying his father’s sword to finish his father’s work. Artos travels to the British stronghold at Arfon to join the army that Ambrosius, king of Britain, is raising to stop the invading Saxons. In Arfon, Artos meets Wenneveria, the king’s daughter, and Brotus, Artos’s future companion. Both Wenneveria and Brotus are inspired by Artos’ vision to defend Britain and join him in his effort. But, the army commander Cadeyrn plots to amass power for himself at the cost of Britain’s defense. Through treachery and betrayal, Cadeyrn succeeds in evicting Artos and leaving the British people defenseless. As the ravaging Saxon hosts prepare to invade and conquer Britain, how will Artos’s vision of protection, peace, and freedom be accomplished? A story of courage, vision, and sacrifice, this film is sure to thrill your family and stir your heart.

Burns Family Studios began this project in the fall of 2004, right after the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival (in which they were Semi-Finalists for their film Quest for Glory). They finished Pendragon-Sword of His Father in time for the 2009 Film Festival deadline which was November 1st of 2008.

Main Characters:

Artos | King Ambrosius | Wenneveria | Cadeyrn

Full Title: Pendragon: Sword of His Father
Status: Completed
Director: Chad Burns
Production Company: Burns Family Studios
Previous Films: Quest for Glory
Filming: Dec 2006- July 2008
Running Time: 117 minutes (1 hr.,57 min.)
Tagline: “…the one who gave the vision still calls…”
National DVD Release: November 25, 2008
Awards: “Best of Show” at the Indi Fest 2009, “Best Director” at the Southeast New England Film, Music & Arts Festival, “Best Family Film,” “Best Period Costume,” and “Best Young Actor” at the Bare Bones Film Festival, “Best Technical Achievement Award” at the Attic Film Festival.
Locations: USA

Videos: Trailers, Promotional Videos, B.T.S. Production Videos
Image Gallery: Artwork/Production Stills/Behind the Scenes Photos
Interviews: Interviews with Cast and Crew!
Cast/Crew: Short bios, those who made this film happen.
Group Showings: Church/Ministry/Fund Raiser Showings
Movie F.A.Q.: Interview with Aaron Burns By Daniel J. Mount
Downloads: Wallpapers and Web Banners
Soundtrack: Now Available