New York City Horror Film Festival 2020

Shorts Block 2

Expired December 11, 2020 4:45 AM
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After the tragic loss of her son, Cheryl, a grieving mother, adopts a new philosophy, one that changes her outlook on life and grief. One where suffering has become a dear friend... that must be shared.


Director's Bio


Jamal Hodge is a filmmaker who believes that the tribulations of his childhood have formed a deep understanding of pain, identity, and the importance of compassion. In his films Hodge strives to use darkness to show light in order to expand the audience’s awareness of their own humanity. Hodge’s films have been received by Cannes twice, and he has won over 45 awards in the last 3 years, including Best Director at the Chelsea Film Festival (2020), Vanguard Award-Best of The Fest @The Hip Hop Film Festival (2020), Best Director @ GenreBlast Film Festival (2020), and has directed the entire first season of Primal Instinct on Discovery ID (2018).

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    20 MINS
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Jamal Hodge
  • Screenwriter
    Jamal Hodge
  • Producer
    Lamar Mackson, Ruya Koman
  • Executive Producer
    Edward J. Fee, David Rheingold, Rob Whitman, Jamal Hodge
  • Co-Producer
    Linda D Addison, Victor John, Chase Muratore, Marvin Hammond
  • Cast
    Ruya Koman, Anna Cameron, Michael Chenevert, Nicholas Valentino. Maximo Masefield, Chrystal Bethall, Edward J. Fee
  • Cinematographer
    Koshi Kiyokawa
  • Editor
    Jamal Hodge
  • Production Design
    David Rodriguez
  • Composer
    Brian Nguyen
  • Sound Design
    Zuberi Mackson
  • Music
    Brian Nguyen