Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festival
Congratulations to our accepted filmmakers!
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Cuffed
Short
A gifted teenager faces the loyalty of his friends and the impact on his future after a violent confrontation spirals out of control.
Director / Producer / Writer: Thiloshon Nagarajah
Cast: Luke Swanson, Brando Antoine Fuqua, Santiago Acebras, Rocco Wu
Cinematographer: Daeil Kim
Editor: Thiloshon Nagarajah
"Cuffed" is the coming-of-age journey of Mike, and an altercation and its aftermath act as the catalyst for his self-discovery, pushing him to embrace his true identity. In presenting this narrative, the director challenges viewers to confront their own biases. Does our ingrained racial bias lead us to associate individuals with stereotypical traits? By leaving the altercation ambiguous and open-ended, the film invites viewers to question whether they instinctively believe Mike is at fault, highlighting the influence of racial bias.
Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36270670
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuffed.film/