Crazy8s Film Society is proud to present the unveiling of 6 brand new short films made in just 8 exhilarating days at our annual Crazy8s 2021 Online Gala Screening Showcase. This one-time-only screening won’t be repeated so secure your ticket today.
Immediately following the screening, we’re taking Vancouver’s largest film and television industry party online. Head over to Gather (entrance included in your admission) to mix and mingle at the first ever Crazy8s Virtual Gala After-Party. Network and party in the interactive environments of this proximity chat-based online gathering platform. This will be a party to remember.
Note: BOX OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT 8:15PM PDT ON SATURDAY MAY 1ST. Be sure to buy your ticket before showtime!
Note: this Broadcast is geolocked and available only in Canada.
PREMIERING THE SIX CRAZY8S 2021 SHORT FILMS:
BABA
A 12-year-old boy with a mixed heritage tries to come to terms with the tragedy of his father’s death while fulfilling his responsibilities at the complex funeral held in both Muslim and Christian traditions.
Directed by: Jay Kamal
Written by: Jay Kamal & Javier Badillo
Producers: Panta Mosleh, Javier Badillo
Featuring: Kingston Gomes, Abraham Asto, Hani Mefti, Helena Marie, Mohamad Hajem
CRUMBS
Crumbs is the story of Shylo, a young boy who summons an imaginary clown who helps him deal with the traumas of life after his mother remarries an abusive man.
Directed by: Jessey Nelson & Cody Nelson
Written by: Jessey Nelson & Kyle Siemens
Producers: Kyle Siemens, Joel Panas, Cole Vandale, Rami Kahlon
Featuring: Zebastin Borjeau, Jarrod Evanyshyn, Stephanie Izsak, Jeff Gladstone, Calix Fraser
CUELLO
A kidnapped family man has his life hanging in the balance as a pair of highwaymen decide his fate.
Directed by: Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins
Written by: Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins & Moheb Jindran
Producers: Moheb Jindran & Allen Xu
Featuring: Christian Daniel Echegoyen & Manuel Hernandez Pacheco
iDOROTHY
A grieving widower has his dead wife’s consciousness uploaded into her bio-synthetic replica. Once activated, she begins experiencing flashes of terrifying images as buried secrets force their way to the surface threatening both of them.
Directed by: Luvia Petersen
Written by: Huelah Lander
Producer: Amanda Konkin
Featuring: Hiro Kanagawa, Carmen Moore
MOM VS MACHINE
When Kamal’s adult son introduces a 3D food-printing appliance into their home, it shatters her maternal identity and forces her to go on a journey to heal old wounds, rediscover herself, and literally battle the machine.
Directed by: Tesh Guttikonda
Written by: Tesh Guttikonda
Producers: Shyam Valera, Kashif Pasta, Tesh Guttikonda, Praneet Akilla
Featuring: Nimet Kanji, Praneet Akilla, Balinder Johal, Rhona Rees and Ess Hödlmoser
TRYST
Set in 1983, Tryst is about a young, black couple coming to terms with the husband's desire to take cross-dressing out of the bedroom.
Directed by: Rachel Rose
Written by: Shayn Walker & Rachel Rose
Producers: Mohamed Ibrahim, Alisa Luke
Featuring: Anesha L. Bailey, Shayn Walker
PLUS:
CRAZY8s 2021 BEHIND THE SCENES FILM
- Year2021
- CountryCanada
Crazy8s Film Society is proud to present the unveiling of 6 brand new short films made in just 8 exhilarating days at our annual Crazy8s 2021 Online Gala Screening Showcase. This one-time-only screening won’t be repeated so secure your ticket today.
Immediately following the screening, we’re taking Vancouver’s largest film and television industry party online. Head over to Gather (entrance included in your admission) to mix and mingle at the first ever Crazy8s Virtual Gala After-Party. Network and party in the interactive environments of this proximity chat-based online gathering platform. This will be a party to remember.
Note: BOX OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT 8:15PM PDT ON SATURDAY MAY 1ST. Be sure to buy your ticket before showtime!
Note: this Broadcast is geolocked and available only in Canada.
PREMIERING THE SIX CRAZY8S 2021 SHORT FILMS:
BABA
A 12-year-old boy with a mixed heritage tries to come to terms with the tragedy of his father’s death while fulfilling his responsibilities at the complex funeral held in both Muslim and Christian traditions.
Directed by: Jay Kamal
Written by: Jay Kamal & Javier Badillo
Producers: Panta Mosleh, Javier Badillo
Featuring: Kingston Gomes, Abraham Asto, Hani Mefti, Helena Marie, Mohamad Hajem
CRUMBS
Crumbs is the story of Shylo, a young boy who summons an imaginary clown who helps him deal with the traumas of life after his mother remarries an abusive man.
Directed by: Jessey Nelson & Cody Nelson
Written by: Jessey Nelson & Kyle Siemens
Producers: Kyle Siemens, Joel Panas, Cole Vandale, Rami Kahlon
Featuring: Zebastin Borjeau, Jarrod Evanyshyn, Stephanie Izsak, Jeff Gladstone, Calix Fraser
CUELLO
A kidnapped family man has his life hanging in the balance as a pair of highwaymen decide his fate.
Directed by: Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins
Written by: Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins & Moheb Jindran
Producers: Moheb Jindran & Allen Xu
Featuring: Christian Daniel Echegoyen & Manuel Hernandez Pacheco
iDOROTHY
A grieving widower has his dead wife’s consciousness uploaded into her bio-synthetic replica. Once activated, she begins experiencing flashes of terrifying images as buried secrets force their way to the surface threatening both of them.
Directed by: Luvia Petersen
Written by: Huelah Lander
Producer: Amanda Konkin
Featuring: Hiro Kanagawa, Carmen Moore
MOM VS MACHINE
When Kamal’s adult son introduces a 3D food-printing appliance into their home, it shatters her maternal identity and forces her to go on a journey to heal old wounds, rediscover herself, and literally battle the machine.
Directed by: Tesh Guttikonda
Written by: Tesh Guttikonda
Producers: Shyam Valera, Kashif Pasta, Tesh Guttikonda, Praneet Akilla
Featuring: Nimet Kanji, Praneet Akilla, Balinder Johal, Rhona Rees and Ess Hödlmoser
TRYST
Set in 1983, Tryst is about a young, black couple coming to terms with the husband's desire to take cross-dressing out of the bedroom.
Directed by: Rachel Rose
Written by: Shayn Walker & Rachel Rose
Producers: Mohamed Ibrahim, Alisa Luke
Featuring: Anesha L. Bailey, Shayn Walker
PLUS:
CRAZY8s 2021 BEHIND THE SCENES FILM
- Year2021
- CountryCanada