Asherah’s Colors
Broward / English / 30 min / Romance / 2024
“In times of darkness, a hero is born.” Are you tired of the same old superhero stories from 20th-century comic books? According to Forbes, “superhero fatigue” is real, as audiences long for fresh, compelling narratives and well-developed characters. Enter Asherah, destined to bring a new perspective to storytelling and humanity. From her humble beginnings as an orphan, she’s experienced signs and dreams guiding her toward a greater purpose, one she initially denies. Her journey weaves through nature, embodying valor, chivalry, and humor. The Asherah storyline is captivating, following her from age 12 to her destiny at 28, as depicted in our planning of the T.V. series “Asherah: A Love Odyssey.” This tale is deeply emotional, using loving relationships to engage viewers and unveil Asherah’s noble purpose. Let’s joyfully embrace Asherah, The Goddess, as she is welcomed into Western culture.
Director: Gary Mazeffa
Writer: Gary Mazeffa
Producer(s): Gary Mazeffa
Key Cast: Shira Behore, Connor Tuohy, Emily Calera, Hessam Abrishami, Star Mortezavi, Deayanie Fagon, Richard Carries
EMAIL: garymazeffa@q2films.com
Website: https://www.Q2Films.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsherahsColorshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093220234626&mibextid=AEUHqQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asherahscolors
Open Dialogues: Gen QueerZ
Broward / English / 19 min / Documentary / 2023
Open Dialogues: Gen QueerZ captures the LGBTQ+ narratives of eight South Florida students who are part of Generation Z. The fourth film in the Center’s Open Dialogues series, Gen QueerZ gives voice to students who are among the first generation to be “out” while attending school and living at home. Their stories reflect a diversity of gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and academic studies while exploring allyship, threats, and the dynamics of being out at home with family.
Open Dialogues is a two-time Suncoast Regional Emmy winner for Open Dialogues: Black Voices | Black Stories in 2023 and Queer Allies in 2024. Black Voices won a Silver Telly in 2023 and Queer Allies received a Gold Telly in 2024.
Director: Freddy Rodriguez
Writer: Jeff Rusnak
Producer(s): Jeff Rusnak, Joy Satterlee
Key Cast: Eric Martinez, Ja’na Nelson, Sofia Grajales, Ian Rodriguez, Kelsey Parente, Javier Gomez, Nathalie Saladrigas, Doriyan Caty
EMAIL: JRusnak@artandculturecenter.org
Website: https://www.artandculturecenter.org/open-dialogues-films/od4-gen-queer-z
Mina’s Lament
Broward / English / 4 min / Drama / 2023
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Director: Steve Belanger
Writer: Steve Belanger
Key Cast: Florencia Barletta, Alejandro Maysonet
EMAIL: stevebel003@gmail.com
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The Pad Hustle
Broward / English / 7 min / Documentary / 2024
THE PAD HUSTLE is a story about a headstrong highschooler who unexpectedly gets her period during class – (what girl hasn’t?!) – and as a result of the school having no resources, embarks on a side HUSTLE to help her classmates get the menstrual products they desperately need. With this short film, we hope to bring awareness to #PeriodPoverty in low income, minority, public high schools. The #mensturalproducts in this film were sponsored by @femly
Director: Kyla Holmes
Writer: Kyla Holmes
Key Cast: Rita Peraza, Marie Patrice Kebreau-Pierre, Farrah Samara, Marsha Staple, Chardesia Young, Jaelin Holmes
EMAIL: kyla.r.holmes@gmail.com
Website: https://www.artandculturecenter.org/open-dialogues-films/od4-gen-queer-z
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepadhustle
Mr. Black’s [Uncorroborated] Guide to Career Success
Broward / English / 14 min / Comedy / 2023
In order to sweeten his career prospects, Theo, a reserved zillenial, receives the help of retired campaign manager and irritable neighbor, Mr. Bernard Black. With nothing better to do, Mr. Black implements his expertise in politics to help transform Theo into the ideal candidate for his dream job. However, Mr. Black knows nothing of the modern job market, online applications, skill tests or algorithms. Nonetheless, he uses his traditionalist philosophy to train Theo into the man he thinks he should be. But while Theo practices asking to speak to the manager, Mr. Black sees firsthand what it’s like to be a young person in the 21st century.
Director: Lauren Ann McGarrett
Writer: Lauren Ann McGarrett
Producer(s): Lauren Ann McGarrett
Key Cast: Randell J Jackman, Newman Posey
EMAIL: lamc8493@gmail.com
Website: https://www.artandculturecenter.org/open-dialogues-films/od4-gen-queer-z
We’re Not Ginger
Broward / English / 6 min / Comedy / 2024
There is no age limit for anyone who wants to perform on stage and have a bit of fun!
Director: Marcus Wolf
Producer(s): Enid G. Wolf-Schein
Key Cast: Stephanie Davis, Sarah Nadelman, Karen Beckman, Patricia Saul, Tamara Tresniowski, Rene Monblatt, Janice Jacobs
EMAIL: scheinej@aol.com
The Men’s Room
Broward / English / 16 min / Comedy / 2024
An idealistic young man and a neurotic older man seek refuge in the men’s room of a swanky restaurant from tricky relationship problems confronting them in the dining room.
Director: Marcus Wolf
Writer: Scott D. Morrow
Producer(s): Marcus Wolf, Scott D. Morrow
Key Cast: Elias Alkebulan, Amedeo Falgiatore, Ned Cray, Andrew Jeffrey Brown
EMAIL: marcus.wolf1@comcast.net
