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DIRECTOR FILMOGRAPHY
2009 |
Portraits
of the Malecón, (feature documentary, 58 mins.) The musings
of Cubans from Havana, as they share their views quite literally, of
the seawall that separates the city from the sea, and is the public
refuge and living room (sometimes bedroom) of this great Latin American
city. Coming out soon! |
2009 |
Disclosures,
(short fiction, 22 mins.) The date before sex is the last
chance for full disclosure of sexual histories for two singles looking
for a serious relationship. Past, present, and future collapse in the
minutes before the stories spill out of their mouths. Produced, co-written
and directed by Sheldon Schiffer. Coming out
soon! |
2007 |
Nailed!, (short
fiction, 40 mins.) A Brazilian woman, seeking help from a handsome stranger,
finds what she needs: Love... and a counterfeit Green Card. But nothing
is at it seems in this mysterious tale of trust and appearances in a
world of ambivalent romance. Produced, co-written and directed by Sheldon
Schiffer. Coming
to DVD soon! |
2003 |
The Rise and Fall
of Black Velvet Flag, (feature documentary, 58 mins.) In 1994,
three quirky young men rise in fame in the New York City club scene
by parodying punk with satirical lounge versions of hardcore punk songs.
They discover that their hopes for success collide with their future
of growing up middle-class. |
2003 |
Comeuppance,
(short fiction, 28 mins.) a woman spoken-word poet, intervenes in
a racial conflict that results in retributive violence. She uses her
poetic imagination to show how these two men might
make peace by restoring to each the justice they seek. Coming to
DVD soon! |
2003 |
O-Negative, (short fiction, 7 1/2 mins.) a white French
patient in a hospital run by African-Americans faces her fear
of blood transfusions. Her black doctor must decide how to treat a racist
patient, if in fact she is.
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1999 |
The Freddie
Hendricks Youth Ensemble, (short documentary, 6 mins.) A video
segment on the artistic work and social accomplishments of the Atlanta-based
musical-theater performance group. Broadcast on Georgia Public Broadcasting. |
1994 |
Memories
of Tata, (feature
documentary, 52 mins.) A film about manhood, memory
and machismo, the story of the filmmakers grandfather and his
family ultimately reveals the contradictory formation of the latino
male identity, and its effect on the family. Coming to DVD soon! |
1992 |
Dad's Last Flight,
(feature fiction, 52 mins.) A son's search for answers about his
psyche leads to a visit by his delusory father. In a find and seek msytery,
Dad uses his delusion to alter their memories and heal their common
psychic gloom. |
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