This program encompasses universal coming of age experiences of adolescence from diverse voices. Enjoyable for all ages, these filmmakers take on difficult subjects such as self-image, romance, childhood trauma, and family dynamics. The filmmakers in this program show a special aptitude for storytelling and working with young actors, brilliantly coaching teen cast members who give incredible on-screen performances. These are not your average teen movies, and they are sure to impress teen and adult audiences alike.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 78 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
This program is appropriate for viewers ages 13+
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, sexual violence, harassment.
A Brooklyn teenager reunites with her Guyanese cousin for the funeral of a relative. On the last day of the wake the girls venture out into the city alone.
- Year2020
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorMandy Marcus
- ScreenwriterMandy Marcus
- ProducerElise Shin
- CastVictoria Alcala, Mickalia Forrester-Ewen, Shafi Uddin, Kibibi Israel
- CinematographerRikki Porter
- EditorEva Yuma
This program encompasses universal coming of age experiences of adolescence from diverse voices. Enjoyable for all ages, these filmmakers take on difficult subjects such as self-image, romance, childhood trauma, and family dynamics. The filmmakers in this program show a special aptitude for storytelling and working with young actors, brilliantly coaching teen cast members who give incredible on-screen performances. These are not your average teen movies, and they are sure to impress teen and adult audiences alike.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 78 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
This program is appropriate for viewers ages 13+
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, sexual violence, harassment.
A Brooklyn teenager reunites with her Guyanese cousin for the funeral of a relative. On the last day of the wake the girls venture out into the city alone.
- Year2020
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorMandy Marcus
- ScreenwriterMandy Marcus
- ProducerElise Shin
- CastVictoria Alcala, Mickalia Forrester-Ewen, Shafi Uddin, Kibibi Israel
- CinematographerRikki Porter
- EditorEva Yuma