Like Father, Like Son?

Through stories of conflict, reconciliation, and the weight of inherited burdens, these films explore the profound impact of paternal influence on identity and destiny.

Thursday, Oct 24th | 7:55 PM

Logline: In 1960s Georgia, Mr. Cooke prepares Isaiah for his ascension to manhood through the hunting of a deer; a rite of passage every Cooke man has gone through before him.

Short Film | Runtime:0:13:36

Director
JOSHUA KISSI

Producer
KEGAN SANT

Screenwriter
JOSHUA KISSI + KEYLA MCNEELY

Cinematographer
JEREMY SNELL

Composer
NIKHIL SEETHARAM


Editor
NATHAN RODGERS

Executive Producer
PATRICK MILLING-SMITH, KAMILA PROKOP, DAVID RICHARDS, LEAH NATASHA THOMAS

Cast
JACKSON ABRAM, MICHAEL EALY, NADINE ELLIS, ZAKAI BIAGAS-BEY, MCCOLM CEPHAS JR, SHAMORI WASHINGTON, NEWTON MAYENGE, MYRON PRIMES, JAMALD GARDNER

Contacts

Press/Production Company Contact
NAME: KEGAN SANT
COMPANY: KSI
LOCATION: NY
PHONE: 646 823 0163
EMAIL: KEGAN@KSIPRODUCTION.COM

Logline:A heart-wrenching psychodrama exploring the complex nature of Black legacy in Atlanta. Trapped in a rainswept car, a young man and his ailing father confront their fractured history before it’s too late.

Short Film | Runtime: 0:13:07

Premiere Status: LA Premiere

Director
Alex Woodruff

Producer
Alex Woodruff, Abijeet Achar, Landon Kovalick, Kiah Clingman, Ellis Sutton, Jake Casey

Screenwriter
Alex Woodruff

Cinematographer
Abijeet Achar

Composer
Alexander Rodriguez

Editor
Abijeet Achar and Connor Christensen


Executive Producer
Alex Woodruff, Nichlos Incardone, Barry Booth

Co-Producer
Bryant Noël, Sami Patel

Co-Executive Producer
None

Executive In Charge of Production
Alex Woodruff

Line Producer
Abijeet Achar

Cast
Stephen Ruffin, Jay Jones

Contacts

Press Contact
Alex Woodruff
Pineapple Cut Pictures
Atlanta, Georgia
404 403 9077
alex@pineapplecutpictures.com

US Sales Contact
Alex Woodruff
Pineapple Cut Pictures
Atlanta, Georgia
404 403 9077
alex@pineapplecutpictures.com

International Sales Contact
Alex Woodruff
Pineapple Cut Pictures
Atlanta, Georgia
404 403 9077
alex@pineapplecutpictures.com

Logline: Calvin is expecting a child within a week but fears to face the fact he does not want to be a father. He discusses with his close friend LaSalle whether or not he’ll stick around and the consequences of either decision.

Short Film | Runtime: 0:08:00

Director
Dalton Ibarra

Screenwriter
Dalton Ibarra

Cinematographer
Nicky Rudolph

Composer
Greg Sgammato, Skool & Dre

Editor
Will Paley


Executive Producer
Dalton Ibarra

Co-Producer
Nicky Rudolph

Cast
Kaleb Brand, Antonio Ramsey, John Anderson, Lola Gomez, Jesus Gomez

Contacts

Dalton Ibarra
832-221-1724
daltonpibarra@gmail.com

Logline: A lifetime ago, a struggling Pius Montgomery sold the soul of one of his future grandchildren to the Devil in exchange for a life of wealth and success. Fifty years later, Pius, the head of the billion dollar Uncle Pius’ Devilishly Hot Hot Sauce empire, has gathered his four children and seven grandchildren around him to break the bad news. One of kids will have to surrender their child to the Devil to pay off their father’s debt. But already anticipating what a difficult decision it will be, Pius has set up a series of games of skill. And the loser will leave the weekend with one less child.

Short Film | Runtime: 0:27:00

Premiere Status: LA Premiere

Director
Keena Ferguson

Producer
Delece James

Screenwriter
Miatta Vincent Ronca

Cinematographer
Jason Weary

Composer
Jongnic Bontemps
Editor
Dominic Smith


Executive Producer
Miatta Vincent Ronca

Cast
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Iona Morris, Sammie Wayne, Miatta Vincent Ronca, Rolando Boyce, Dana L. Wilson, Kamal Bolden, Kent Faulcon, Benita Nall, Paris Nicole, Kayla Paschall, Delano Jarrell Foster III, Charity Joy Harrison, Logan Carter, Londyn Carter, Kao Courseault, Brooke Yamamoto

Contacts

Press Contact
Miatta Vincent Ronca
II Of Cups Productions, LLC
5665 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 1411
Los Angeles, CA 90036
818-599-9052
info@iiofcups.com

US Sales Contact
N/A

International Sales Contact
N/A