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Black Boys Can’t Cry Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2020 Under 5min. Festival

BLACK BOYS CAN’T CRY, 4min, Drama Directed by Victor Gabriel Javion is a dutiful and loving black father. He is the protector and provider of the family, including his wife, daughter, and grandmother. However, he is haunted by a secret that he continues to bury in silence. Not knowing how to deal with the trauma,… Continue reading Black Boys Can’t Cry Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2020 Under 5min. Festival

I’ll Cry Tomorrow Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2020 Under 5min. Festival

I’LL CRY TOMORROW, 4min., USA, Poem/Experimental Directed by Brett Thomas Personal Poem about being 21 in San Francisco in 1986 during the AIDS pandemic. It takes the audience on emotional roller coaster from dread to power. Using overlays to cross two communes, Faries and My San Francisco life. This 2020 film is based on found… Continue reading I’ll Cry Tomorrow Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2020 Under 5min. Festival

HIGHLIGHTS – September 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: GRANDPA MASUD BEST PERFORMANCES: BE MORE WITH MEMORE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: BLACK BOYS CAN’T CRY BEST SOUND & MUSIC: I’LL CRY TOMORROW Theme of night: Unique surroundings NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: BE MORE WITH… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – September 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

Director Biography – Cole Needham (LADY IN THE WATER)

Cole Needham was born in small town Iowa, home to less than 800 people. His interest in filmmaking began by shooting motocross videos with friends until he finally wrote and directed his first narrative his senior year of high school. He has since moved to Los Angeles where he works full time in the industry… Continue reading Director Biography – Cole Needham (LADY IN THE WATER)

Director Biography – Dale Fabrigar (VEGAN AND THEN SUM)

Dale is a multi-disciplinary creative and has long been using his imagination and visual sensibilities to communicate and tell stories in a visual way. Dale has produced and directed numerous award-winning films and projects over his ever-evolving creative career. Notably known for his complex and heartfelt, award-winning drama, LONELY BOY (2013), 100 YARDS (2018), AREA… Continue reading Director Biography – Dale Fabrigar (VEGAN AND THEN SUM)

Director Biography – Victor Gabriel (BLACK BOYS CAN’T CRY)

Victor Gabriel is an African-American writer/director in Compton CA and is a recent MFA graduate of AFI Conservatory. He holds a BA in Sociology and an MA in Clinical Psychology and has been working as a therapist with survivors of trauma for the past several years. Growing up in poverty and experiencing severe abuse and… Continue reading Director Biography – Victor Gabriel (BLACK BOYS CAN’T CRY)