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JUST TO BE FRANK (2018)

A short dramatic film about a former MMA fighter who struggles with his life after being a professional athlete for a number of years.

FILM HISTORY

Woke up one morning and decided I didn't want to be a filmmaker anymore. My heart just wasn't in it. I was later convinced to keep at it and to rediscover that passion again. So I made a short film based around the emotions and depression I was sinking into and the effects my actions had on others around me. It was just supposed to be a simple personal exercise. But it bloomed into something more for which I am extremely grateful and I've learned some very valuable lessons from this journey. 

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THE PHONE PLAN (2018)

A short comedy film about a mother trying to make dinner plans with her daughter via text messages, while sitting across from each other on the couch.

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GOLD AWARD CERTIFICATE - BEST MICROFILM.

THE counterfeit detective (2018)

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A short crime drama film about a New York City Detective goes on the hunt for a woman, who has been implicated in a shooting. The trail leads to the notorious Detective Chief Inspector John Luther. Based on the BBC crime drama "Luther" created by Neil Cross.

FILM HISTORY

Inspired by the British crime drama Luther created by Neil Cross staring Idris Elba. 

Originally a Halloween costume gag by the director. The Counterfeit Detective soon became much more after  a well received response on social media.

The short film over all was produced over a 2 week period, with four hours of filming and a week in post production. 

The role of Luther was originally played by Bruce Wabbit. But he decided to focus directing and handed off the role to Carlito Jackson.

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Carlito Jackson was approached for the role over Instagram after the director discovered that they were both going as the character for Halloween.

 

The director and the Lead actor never met until day of filming. 

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THE ANGRIEST MAN IN TOWN (2020)

While trying to maintain his reputation as the nicest guy in the industry, a director's suppressed anger becomes self aware and begins to ridicule him as producers threaten to overhaul his production.

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