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