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Shadow and Act Films focuses on bringing artistically-inspired and culturally relevant films about people of color to a global audience. Through our Shadow and Act Digital Filmmaker Showcase, we present an eclectic slate of short films representing the latest generation of emerging filmmaking talent.
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Underground
A tale of a family’s escape from slavery, told through song
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Break-In
Forced into prostitution by her abusive boyfriend, Shawni finds an unexpected ally
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Adrenaline
Leo gets a rush from suddenly interrupting the lives of others
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A Day in the Life
A day in the life of the artist as an awakened, participating descendant of the African Diaspora
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Zewdu
One of thousands of children living on the streets of Addis Ababa, Zewdu gets an unexpected windfall that will allow him to return to his village
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Nick of Time
Nick stumbles upon a unique way to avoid getting dumped by his girlfriend
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Full Circle
An unabashed kleptomaniac, Ethan's bluff is called during a visit to the local drugstore
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Cuts
After striking out to end a game, a son tries to prove his manhood to his demanding father
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Tags
A graffiti artist squares off with the police and a bitter rival to finish a prized piece
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Cocoa Love
A young couple's relationship is tested when their dog's funeral turns into mayhem
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Trainerr
Three lives tragically intersect on a NYC subway
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The Olutunmbi's
A short documentary that meditates on the religious tensions among members of a Nigerian American family
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Broke on Ice
Broke, a journeyman is haunted by his fear of dying before he has lived a meaningful life
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I Am Man
Taurus, a college hoops star, questions his manhood after an unusual encounter with a woman
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Katrina's Son
An orphaned boy escapes New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
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Quietly
With his world crashing down around him, a desperate teenager must resort to dangerous measures to save his mother from an abusive relationship
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Dark Secret
A young woman comes to terms with the possibility that her man is on the down low
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Tribu De Combat
In part one of this international fight anthology, Sebastien and Malik battle for control of the Tribe
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Thursday
A young man struggles to make ends meet for himself and his father, who has severe Alzheimer’s
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Moore Street
A young African immigrant considers her future and unfolding sense of identity as she walks at night along the iconic Moore Street in Dublin, Ireland
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Grace Period
Mercenary debt collectors track down delinquent debtors and force them to pay up… or else
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Good Intentions
With no health insurance and a terminally ill husband, Camille must make a difficult choice
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Loo$e Change
For young Omari, its hard growing up a black male in the age of Obama
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Premature
With nowhere to turn, a pregnant teen is faced with the most difficult decision she will ever make
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Lovers
A reflective essay on love lost
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The Man in the Glass Case
James commits an irrationally violent act, resulting in a confrontation that challenges his apathetic view of life
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Knock Off
Jude, a feisty pregnant teen, takes a stand and inspires her father
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Casting Notice
A struggling actor is offered $10,000 to star in an adult film
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One Against Another
A retired boxing champ has a difficult time adjusting to life outside the ring
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Hear Me
A grieving songwriter gets cryptic text messages a year after his fiance's disappearance
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Their Eyes Were Watching Gu...
On the eve of his graduation from Princeton, Del must win back Laura’s heart
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Men in Love
Following a bitter break-up, Leo has a steamy encounter at a house party
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In the Wind
A Marine’s bittersweet New Orleans homecoming after Hurricane Katrina
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Hug
Drew, an unstable musical virtuoso, is off his meds on the morning he has to sign a record deal
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Mr. Graham
A young man attempts to come to terms with his inner demons
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Fatima
Fatima receives a letter that changes her life and those of many others
