Official Selections: 11th LA Black Film Festival
Congratulations to our accepted filmmakers!
Films are listed in alphabetical order, index to the left.
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NAMELESS
Short
World Premier
When a troubled patient with no past warns a psychologist to “wake up,” he spirals into a nightmarish reality where everyone around him follows a mysterious script—and the only way out may be facing a truth he’s desperate to avoid.
Director: Javon Johnson
Producer: Javon Johnson, SmithaLee, JaVarius Conway of Bear Fruit Entertainment
Writer: Nyree Brown
Cast: Jaden Jones, Avy Blu, Tariq Isaiah, and Tracey Sampson
Editor: Hana Mitchell
This project was written by 17 year old Nyree Brown, a young aspiring actor and writer from Anderson, SC.
Website: www.iamjavonjohnson.com and www.bearfruitsc.org
Instagram: IamJavonJohnson, BearFruitSC
Twitter: https://x.com/JavonJohnson
Narciso
Feature
USA Premiere
Narciso (11), is a Black orphan boy living at Carmen's house until he is adopted. He dreams of having a family, but has had only disappointments so far. To cheer the boy up, his friend, Alexandre gifts him an old basketball, with the promise that, if he scores three baskets, a genie will appear and make his wishes come true.
Director: Jeferson De
Producer: Cristiane Arenas
Writer: Jeferson De, Cristiane Arenas
Cast:
ARTHUR FERREIRA - "Narciso"
SEU JORGE - "Gênio"
BUKASSA KABENGELE - "Joaquim”
JU COLOMBO - “Carmen”
FAISKA ALVES - “Alexandre”
DIEGO FRANCISCO - “Naldo”
LEVI ASAF - “Carlinhos”
TEKA ROMUALDO -“Josefa”
MARCELO SERRADO - “Fernando”
FERNANDA NOBRE - “Luiza”
ERNESTO PICCOLO - “Jaime”
JULIANA ALVES - “Sonia”
LARISSA NUNES - “Lili’
Cinematographer: Lílis Soares
Editor: Pedro Iglesias Amaral
Montreal Independent Film Festival (2025) Honorable Mention
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narciso_ofilme/
NIGHT SHIFT
Short film
An ordinary gas station employee finds himself facing a series of unexpected events during his night shift, uncovering the mystery behind the disappearances haunting the town.
Director: Lynda D'Alexis
Producer: Jérôme Nadessin - Novafox Films
Writer: Lynda D'Alexis
Cast: Claudius Vermilas, Noelor Montout, Morgan Poleton, Williams Babeu
Cinematographer: Lucas Sousseing
Editor: Lynda D'Alexis , Jérôme Nadessi
This independently produced short film serves as a proof-of-concept for the feature currently in development.
Instagram: @nightshiftmovieproject @novafoxfilms
AWARDS:
- Best Action Film – Short to the Point 2025 – 15th Edition (Romania)
- Best Emerging Talent – Prix de Court 2025 – 12e édition (Martinique)
- Best Actor – Claudius Vermilas, Cinestar International Film Festival Guadeloupe 2025 – 7e édition
- Nominee – Venice Short Film Festival 2025 (Los Angeles)
- Official Selection – Screamfest Horror Film Festival 2025 – 25th Edition (Los Angeles)
- Official Selection – Montreal International Black Film Festival 2025 – 21st Edition
- Official Selection – Chelsea Film Festival 2025 – 13th Edition (New York)
- Official Selection – Sinistro Horror Film Festival 2025 – 3rd Edition (Brazil)
No Black Dancers in Portland
Documentary Short
Los Angeles Premiere
Director: Shareina Chandler
Producer: Lauren Hill Vaughan
Cast: Iniko, Cat, Supernova, Fantasia
Cinematographer: J Jackson
Editor: Jasmine McCullough