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Making Money Mobile by J. Stack
In post-earthquake Haiti cell phones saved lives. This Documentary Film Program and Bill and Melinda Gates supported short film follows how mobile technology may also play a key role in building a new financial system. Directed by Jonathan Stack and produced by Mara-Michelle Batlin
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On the Bus by Tracy D. Smith
A short film directed by Tracy D Smith, written by Aaron Chan, starring Jeffrey Bowyer Chapman and Giles Panton.
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EL Mariachi Negro by Lauren Nadler
El Mariachi Negro, a romantic comedy, Kasan Butcher as Eddie a young man in search of himself, pursues his dream of becoming the first ever black mariachi and runs into a few obstacles along the way. Directed by Lauren Patrice Nadler Starring Kasan Butcher, Fredericka Meek, Sergio De La Vega, Brenda Romano & Paola Menacho
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Helen & Troy by SBF
An Aboriginal boy breaks into a house and strikes up an unlikely friendship: Short Black Films makes short films with young people from urban Aboriginal communities in and around Sydney. All of the films are written and acted by the people involved. Helen & Troy was written by the Alexandra Creative Writing Group. It stars Mitchell Chatfield as Troy and Wilga Leone as Helen. For more information contact Vincent McManus (aka Vincent Stone) at shortblackfilms@gmail.com
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Whatever It Takes by SBF
Two friends try to win back their chance to get home for Christmas after blowing it all. They discover their friendship is worth more than anything that might come between them. Great performances from all the cast especially the two lead actors (who also wrote the script). Shot in Redfern/Waterloo.
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Phobia by SBF
PHOBIA tells the story of three teenage girls from Glebe who in response to media fear around Islam think a new resident could be a terrorist hiding out in their neighborhood. They set out to find out and in the process get more than they bargained for.
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Dim Crims by SBF
Comic misadventures of 2 fledgeling criminals. Short Black Films makes short films with young people from urban Aboriginal communities in and around Sydney. All of the films are written and acted by the young people involved. Dim Crims was made in Redfern, Sydney in 2008. Main actors are Nathan Smith, Nayden Simon, Latai Simon and Terence Murphy. For more information contact Vincent McManus (aka Vincent Stone) at shortblackfilms@gmail.com
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You Got Me Wrong by SBF
A young Aboriginal girl dashes out of a shop with a woman’s handbag. A chase ensues… Short Black Films makes short films with young people from urban Aboriginal communities in and around Sydney. All of the films are written and acted by the young people involved. You Got Me Wrong was made as part of a youth work project with the Marrickville Youth Resource Centre. For more information contact Vincent McManus (aka Vincent Stone) at shortblackfilms@gmail.com
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Ofe Owerri Special
Meet Ogechi(Patience Ozokwor) self proclaimed Mrs Success, an irresponsible wife and a pimp, her restaurant business grew so popular coutersy of her assorted waitress girls that satisfies the needs of the male customers. She introduces her two daughters(Tonto Dikeh & Ezinne Okafor) in the line of business.
