Surface of Things

Surface of Things

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Directed by:	Keith Davis
Written by:	Keith Davis
Starring:	Cherise Boothe, Sam Gates
Country:	U S A
Created:	2006
Runtime:	11 min.
Member:	keithdavis

Average rating: 5 by 1 users

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Synopsis

In the heart of Brooklyn new life grows. Sela is pregnant. Sam manages to avoid the question by bending to what she wants. He loves her. But the very moment when they ultimately have to decide he withdraws his decision and hides. While he hovers between choosing and revealing what he feels underneath time runs out. She presses him. He slides around her questions and seems to crumble from within. And just at the moment when he does decide a terrible accident interrupts their live and future. The eventual fall-out and final seconds of their story are stunning and haunting as both of these young people are transformed forever.

Forms: Narrative Fiction, Short
Genres: Drama, Independent, Urban
Niches: African American, Black, Student

Screenings & Events

Palm Springs Int'l Shorts Fest
Film Festival
Palm Springs, U S A
August 2006

New Filmmakers@Anthology Fall Series
Film Festival
New York, U S A
September 2006

Harlem International Film Festival
Film Festival
New York, U S A
October 2006

Chicago International Film Festival
Film Festival
Chicago, U S A
October 2006

Queens International Film Festival
Film Festival
New York, U S A
November 2006

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Semi-Finalist
Fort Lauderdale, U S A
December 2006

New Filmmakers@Anthology Winter Series
Film Festival
New York, U S A
January 2007

Oxford Film Festival
Film Festival
Oxford, U S A
February 2007

San Diego Black Film Festival
Film Festival
San Diego, U S A
February 2007

Method Fest
Film Festival
Calabasas, U S A
March 2007

Arizona Black Film Showcase
Film Festival
Phoenix, U S A
March 2007

Harlem Stage on Screen
Film Festival
New York, U S A
March 2007

Longbaugh Film Festival
Film Festival
Portland, U S A
March 2007

AFI/Dallas
Film Festival
Dallas, U S A
March 2007

First Run Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Acting Award
New York, U S A
April 2007

Athens International Film + Video Festival
Film Festival
Athens, U S A
April 2007

San Francisco Black Film Festival
Film Festival
San Francisco, U S A
June 2007

Hollywood Black Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Honorable Mention
Los Angeles, U S A
June 2007

Expresion en Corto
Film Festival
Mexico
July 2007

Cast & Crew

Production

Janice Ahn (Producer), Keith Davis (Executive Producer, Director)

Writing

Keith Davis (Writer)

Performance

Cherise Boothe (Lead Actor), Sam Gates (Lead Actor)

Camera

Randy Wilkins (Cinematographer/DP)

Art Department

Darius Monroe (Production Designer)

Post Production

Keith Davis (Picture Editor), Keith Davis (Sound Editor)

Academic

Jay Anania (Academic Advisor), John Tintori (School Administrator)

MySpace: take a look Jan 06, 2007 01:32PM

http://www.myspace.com/keith_davis4

Newfilmmakers@Anthology Film Archives Dec 16, 2006 02:30PM

So nice we're doing it twice. ok. cheesy. But! We're screening the film in the spring series at Anthology. The 31st of January in their Newfilmmaker's program. If you're in the city please come by. Please visit their website below.

http://www.newfilmmakers.com/

IMDB page Dec 10, 2006 10:39PM

Please take a look at our page on IMDB and show some support. A little traffic is always good. Just do a keyword search: "surface of things". You'll see us there.

4th Annual Oxford Film Festival Dec 10, 2006 10:36PM

Ok. Actually I think this will be our southeast premier. Very Cool. This festival is run by really good people and they've invited our film down. I hear the town is beautiful and the fest is young and vibrant. Thanks so much Michelle. And yes. Roll Tide.

Dates: Feb. 8-11th, 2007

http://www.oxfordfilmfest.com/

5th Annual Spaghetti Junction Urban Film Festival Dec 10, 2006 10:09PM

We'll be in Atlanta with "Surface..." and Darius (NYU classmate/great filmmaker) and his film "Testify" during April 18-22, 2007. We're excited to have our first southeast premier. Very close to home back in Alabama. This is a strong festival. If you're in the area please come out.

http://www.sjuff.com/

Queens International Film Festival Nov 19, 2006 01:18AM

We just had another successful showing in Queens, NYC! New York has been good to the film so far with screenings also at Harlem Int'l and Newfilmmakers@Anthology. Feels good to be home.

http://www.queensfilmfestival.com/

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Oct 24, 2006 06:42PM

We were recently pleased to be notified the film is a semi-finalist in the 2006 International Student Competition. Much thanks to everyone there at FLIFF.

http://www.fliff.com/studentcomp.asp

42 Annual Chicago Film Festival Oct 21, 2006 05:21PM

We recently attended the festival and had a blast. If you've never attended this festival please make an attempt to go next year. Our short, "Surface of Things" screened in the shorts program. Our screening was well attended, the audience was very attentive to all the films and displayed real film savvy during the Q&A afterwards. The staff was really welcoming and bent over backwards to make us feel like we were a part of a great tradition. All the way from the Founder down to the good folks selling tickets. We also had a chance to see several films and found them (all in all) compelling and well programmed. I'm gushing about this so because I've attended other festivals with the short and can tell you... they are not all created equal. This is really one of the best I've attended. And oh yes, Chicago is a mighty fine town too (and that from a new yorker).

http://www.chicagofilmfestival.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CIFFSite.woa/wa/pages/Shorts