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SHORTS 5: NEXT GENERATION STORIES



RAW ART WORKS PRESENTS TO MY BROTHER, DOUBLE VIDA, UNMASKED, and OUT OF THE SHADOWS)

TO MY BROTHER

Directed by Karla Mejia (US 2019  2:56)

A young woman celebrates the connection she has with her brother through the art of photography. High School and After school programs.

DOUBLE VIDA

Directed by Sharleny Gonzalez (Dominican Republic, US 2019 02:00)

Two countries, one teen and her journey discovering that home does not need to be a place.  High School and After school programs

UNMASKED

Directed by Sophia Quigley (US 2019 3:30)

The cycle of a man who wakes up with a mask on his face. This mask lets him see different creatures... some of them better than others. High School and After school programs

OUT OF THE SHADOWS

Directed by Bradley Nicosia (US 2019 03:51)

Where there is light, there will be shadows. A group of young animators explore their relationships with their shadow side. High School and After school programs

BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY FILMS (30:00, 9 films)

Stemmed from Passion (Yai Culture) - Directed by Nalany Guerrier // Getting to know Singer, Songwriter and Community organizer Angelina Botticelli

Perception - Directed by Tayjairine Arrieta // What does it mean to grow up as a young black man in America?

COVID-19 - Directed by Dandre Matthews // Two weeks into the crises, a young man tries to figure out how to survive the new apocalypse -COVID 19.

I Am A Robot - Directed by Diamond Hunter // Are we all turning into robots with our new Covid routines. This young woman thinks so.

Boredom  - Directed by Marielle Murillo // What happens when you are completely bored? You create your own beauty.

I Struggle With Test-Taking BAA FILM LAB - Directed by BAA FILM LAB // Test taking can be mentally straining. A young man fights to cope.

Care Free (Yai Culture) - Directed by Nalany Guerrier // Getting to know Singer, Songwriter Aijah Charles

It Still Grows - Directed by Ashley Long // The COVID life is not forever. this young woman finds a way to see

past the present.

February - Directed by Marielle Murillo // A young woman tries to understand God’s purpose in her life.

ACTIVIZED

Directed by Eric Stange (US 2019 35:30). Trailer.

ACTIVIZED profiles a handful of ordinary Americans who -- for the first time in their lives -- have left their comfort zones and thrown themselves into a political cause. We follow their motivations, their goals, successes, and failures, and how and why such activists are the embodiment of positive citizen participation in the best American tradition. Narrative Short 

WOKE

Directed by Mónica Liao Quéliz (US 2020 15:00)

WOKE is a short film inspired by true events. The film takes a satirical/comedic approach while tackling the heavy subject of racial tensions in present day society. It’s told through the lens of Luzvery, an Afrolatina student who’s seeking a community where she can feel included. Her expectations and morals are challenged when she joins the Diversity & Inclusion council, led by Robert (played by Jake Casper), the charming, yet blatantly ignorant founder and president of the club. The Diversity & Inclusion Council is challenged when Luz comes in; much to the surprise of Robert, who is not used to having his authority and ideals questioned. Student Produced Films

THE BEEZ & THE CHICKADEEZ

Directed by Christopher Milton (US 2019 18:31)

A comedic coming of age tale about a young couple in their senior year of high school who's friends make them believe they need to lose their virginity. Little they know their quest for sex is gets a little complex.  Narrative Short