Firefight is a 1986 American short film directed by Sheldon Lettich set during the Vietnam War.
Lettich was a Vietnam veteran and based the film on his experiences.
Lettich originally wrote the story as a stage play Tracers (which had eight authors).
[1] The movie was shot in 1983 over two long weekends at the Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton, California.
[2] Post production took several years due to lack of funds.