2016 HBO® Short Film Competition
Thursday, June 16, 8:30 pm | COLONY THEATRE | Passholder Only Event
This prestigious competition carries a grand prize of $10,000, awarded by HBO to one filmmaker at the “Best of Festival” awards ceremony, June 18, 2016. All finalists will receive $5,000 and the opportunity to have their entries licensed by HBO for exhibition on the HBO service, HBO Go, and HBO Now.
THE BIG CHOP
World Premiere
THURS 6/16 | 8:30 PM | COLONY THEATRE
“The Big Chop” takes a look inside the world of natural hair, following a child’s once positive outlook on her hair, through to her adult years, when her perspective is shaken by negative hints from peers, family and media.
Director: Derek Dow | Writer: Alisha Cowan | Producer: Katrelle Kindred, Cayman Grant | Cast: Simone Missick, Chinedu Unaka, McKenzie Franklin, Kevin Kilumbu
FLOWERS
World Premiere
THURS 6/16 | 8:30 PM | COLONY THEATRE
When Brooklyn teens Mya and Erin seek revenge on a teacher their well-calculated plans quickly spiral out of control.
Directors: Nikyatu Jusu, Yvonne M. Shirley | Writers: Nikyatu Jusu, Yvonne M. Shirley | Producers: Nikyatu Jusu, Yvonne M. Shirley | Cast: Amee Apedo, Belle LeGrand, Grant Tambellini
GUBAGUDE KO (Blood Is Upon Them)
World Premiere
THURS 6/16 | 8:30 PM | COLONY THEATRE
A man witnesses a young woman’s rape and experiences the guilt of his inaction.
Director: Philiane Phang | Writer: Philiane Phang | Producers: Annick Jaegy | Cast: Mahershala Ali, Erica Tazel
ON TIME
World Premiere
THURS 6/16 | 8:30 PM | COLONY THEATRE
Renee Johnson, a mother living in South Central LA, must make a difficult decision when she’s late for her job interview.
Director: Xavier Burgin | Writers: Xavier Burgin, Tiara Marshall | Producers: Tony Ducret, Kendra Cole, Tim Astor, Angelica Lopez | Cast: Inger Tudor, Araija DaCosta, Kevin Craig West, John Marrot, Louis Baker, Jordana Berliner, Amani Starnes
UGLY
World Premiere
THURS 6/16 | 8:30 PM | COLONY THEATRE
A coming-of-age story about a boy looking for love in the wrong place…his own environment.
Director: LeRon Lee | Writer: LeRon Lee | Producer: Derrick Williams | Cast: Devon Moyd, Andrea-Rachel Parker, Jamal Steven Defreitas, Jo Lee, Kevin Bennett, Jr.