Portland Film Festival 2021

BIPoC Voices - Shorts Block

Expired November 9, 2021 7:45 AM
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7 films in package
Excuse My Accent
The music inspired short film follows a young girl as she looks in awe at today's ills, the viewer is able to equally grapple with the emotion of our current climate.
Mariah: A Boxer's Dream
Mariah Bahe is a six time National Boxing Champion and teenage girl living on The Navajo Nation fighting her way against all odds, racism, and sexism to make history and become the first female Navajo boxer to gain an Olympic title.
Not Just a Name
Not Just a Name explores the stigma and racial bias experienced by African-Americans with unique sounding names as well as the historical origin of these names.
Shangdrok
Shangdrok means northern nomads in Tibetan language. When they are gradually away from nomadic life…
The Moon in the Water
"The Moon in the Water" was created as a part of the annunal autumn concert series from Seoul National University Department of Korean Music in the COVID19 era. The individual members of the string quartet and the Gayageum player each prepared without contact, using only the recordings.
The Road to Justice
Two groups of travelers tour the American South and come face to face with the living history of the civil rights movement.
of self-blessing
A dreamy non-binary artist, Rich, reflects on growth, community, and the mercurial seasons of self blessing in the heart of West Philly.
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“Excuse My Accent” is a hard driving rally cry for human rights and shines a spotlight on the immigrant experience in America. Performed by Drei Ros, Sharlene& Rob Young, the song delivers a message of truth, struggle, and hope.

Richard Stan brought the “Excuse My Accent" song to life by directing, shooting and editing the music video. With over 60 actors, International award winning producer Tian Liu coordinated the heart pulling production.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    5 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Rating
    PG-13
  • Director
    Richard Stan
  • Screenwriter
    Richard Stan, Drei Ros, Rob Young
  • Producer
    Drei Ros, Tian Liu, Rob Young
  • Executive Producer
    Drei Ros
  • Co-Producer
    Rob Young
  • Cast
    Drei Ros, Rob Young, Sharlene, Cali Rose Sanchez
  • Cinematographer
    Richard Stan, Tian Liu
  • Editor
    Richard Stan
  • Production Design
    Tian Liu
  • Composer
    Drei Ros, Rob Young, Sharlene, Alex Mazzaev, The Donuts, MP808
  • Sound Design
    Alex Mazzaev
  • Music
    Drei Ros, Rob Young, Sharlene
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