On the backdrop of civil unrest in the United States, a Jamaican immigrant gives her and her troubled pre-teen a reprieve with his first trip to her homeland. As they ease into the change of pace, Mom gets shocking news that forces her to make a life-changing decision. The short film GETAWAY from writer / producer Malaika Paquiot and director Stephanie Malson explores what it means to be a good mother in extraordinary times.

Getaway

The short film GETAWAY from writer / producer Malaika Paquiot and director Stephanie Malson explores what it means to be a good mother in extraordinary times.

Alie is a hopeless romantic, with much emphasis on hopeless. Her friend sets her up on a blind date in what turns out to be a surprisingly perfect night.

The Perfect Knight

Desiree Thomas, is a high-strung actress who is hell-bent on making it to the top. With the help of her long-time agent Davis Kinkaide, the two concoct a hair-brained scheme to out whit the Hollywood Machine, come hook or crook.

The British are Coming

A hairbrained scheme to outwit Hollywood goes sideways.

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