Stero [short film]
Synopsis
Bruce is in elementary school, and starting to trust his own instincts over the lessons instilled in him by teachers and authority figures. Using the guiding voice of his own personal superhero, he puts his bravery to the test and defies his school in the name of self-respect.
This film screens as part of the Black Perspectives Shorts: Growing Pains program.
Film Credits
- Juliana Kabua
- Millan Tarus
- George Mugambi
- Viboks Omondi
- Kael Wafubwa, Lucarelli Onyango, Justin Miricii, Angel Mwende, Amalie Chopetta
- Sean Peevers
- Bramwell Iro, Sam Soko, James Kimani, Newton Gitahi & Ahmed Saleem Deen
- Lbx Africa, Aftales Film Hub, Cafe Luna Films, Acre on a Hill
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Go in Peace [short film] Al nan la paix
Synopsis
When Evens and his mom planned a trip to the consulate office, they were hoping for a quick errand. They end up waiting hours to learn the status of Evens’ travel documents, and everyone in the overcrowded waiting room grows more aggravated — and interconnected — with each other.
This film screens as part of the Black Perspectives Shorts: Growing Pains program.
Film Credits
- Neticia Alberto
- Jean Gaspa
- Audrey Hurtis
- Julien Lascar
- Gradi Kumbi, Josette Guervil
- Maxence Janvrin
- Neticia Alberto
- Alta Media Productions
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Grace [short film]
Synopsis
In the lead-up to her baptism, 16-year-old Grace ponders God, her relationship to friends and family, and the idea of sin and repentance while staying under her grandmother’s roof. Set in the American south of the 1950s, Grace looks at the constants of adolescence, regardless of place or time.
This film screens as part of the Black Perspectives Shorts: Growing Pains program.
Film Credits
- Samiyah Wardlaw, Morgan B. Powell, Latavia Young, Julia Kennelly, Natalie Jasmine Harris
- Natalie Jasmine Harris
- Harry Cepka
- Tehillah De Castro
- Jordan Rayanna Wells, Alexis Cofield, Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew, C L Simpson
- Taul Katz, Damsel Elysium
- Aunjanue Ellis, Dr. Debra A. Bright, Fanshen Cox, Natalia Bougadellis
- Field of Jasmine Films
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Free Lunch [short film]
Synopsis
A young boy reaches the end of the lunch line, where he’s told he doesn’t have enough money for a meal. He finds himself at the whim of adult rules and egos, as well as small mercies.
This film screens as part of the Black Perspectives Shorts: Growing Pains program.
Film Credits
- François Mario Shabazz
- Samuel Laine
- Samuel Laine
- Eric Kamusau
- Ethan Samuel
- François Mario Shabazz
- François and Friends
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Nina GantzThe Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom
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Trying [short film] Estamos tentando
Synopsis
Down on her luck after an exhaustive job search, Luna returns to the home of her childhood friend following another failed interview. They commiserate over wine, working to re-establish their relationship as young adults navigating São Paulo, Brazil.
This film screens as part of the Black Perspectives Shorts: Growing Pains program.
Film Credits
- Bruno Giro
- Guilherme Gomes
- Murilo Salazar
- Eduardo Makino
- Jamile Cazumbá, Lucas Oranmian
- Amabis, delanegra, Zé ruivo
- Guilherme Gomes, Julia Conatti, Marcella Arnulf, Twyla Hase
- PNPN
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