
These short films showcase the powerful voices and perspectives of Arab/Arab American women. From powerful matriarchs determining the future of their family, young women breaking all the rules, or persevering through tough circumstances, these beautiful short films bring some of the best women-focused cinema to the forefront.
Please be aware that the film Edible contains brief nudity.
Secrets come to light when Celeste and her girlfriend Sara try an edible marijuana cookie.
About The Filmmaker
Kandis is an emerging writer/director living in Los Angeles, CA. Although her primary interest is narrative, she views documentary as a necessary tool for increasing awareness of marginalized communities and preserving history and culture. Often blurring the lines between genres and forms, her style can best be described as creative non-fiction. She received her B.A. in Creative Writing at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA; followed by an M.F.A in Film and Media Arts at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. While at Temple, she earned certificates in Teaching in Higher Education and Entrepreneurship. In addition to developing her own projects, she currently works at Warner Brothers Animation after spending five years at DreamWorks Animation and an independent documentary production company, Night Fire Films.
- Year2021
- Runtime18 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic
- CountryUnited States
- RatingR
- NoteBrief Nudity
- DirectorKandis Golden
- ScreenwriterKandis Golden
- ProducerKandis Golden, Sir Lex Kennedy, Ade Macalinao
- Executive ProducerDwayne Dugger III
- CastDamaris Chambers, Rotana Tarabzouni, Tara George, Chances Williams, Muhsin Fliah
These short films showcase the powerful voices and perspectives of Arab/Arab American women. From powerful matriarchs determining the future of their family, young women breaking all the rules, or persevering through tough circumstances, these beautiful short films bring some of the best women-focused cinema to the forefront.
Please be aware that the film Edible contains brief nudity.
Secrets come to light when Celeste and her girlfriend Sara try an edible marijuana cookie.
About The Filmmaker
Kandis is an emerging writer/director living in Los Angeles, CA. Although her primary interest is narrative, she views documentary as a necessary tool for increasing awareness of marginalized communities and preserving history and culture. Often blurring the lines between genres and forms, her style can best be described as creative non-fiction. She received her B.A. in Creative Writing at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA; followed by an M.F.A in Film and Media Arts at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. While at Temple, she earned certificates in Teaching in Higher Education and Entrepreneurship. In addition to developing her own projects, she currently works at Warner Brothers Animation after spending five years at DreamWorks Animation and an independent documentary production company, Night Fire Films.
- Year2021
- Runtime18 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic
- CountryUnited States
- RatingR
- NoteBrief Nudity
- DirectorKandis Golden
- ScreenwriterKandis Golden
- ProducerKandis Golden, Sir Lex Kennedy, Ade Macalinao
- Executive ProducerDwayne Dugger III
- CastDamaris Chambers, Rotana Tarabzouni, Tara George, Chances Williams, Muhsin Fliah