Forbidden Fruit

ROLE: Producer

A black pre-teen has to find a way to fend for himself when his family can’t afford food.

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Credits

Director: Isaiah Forte-Rose
Cinematography: Jordan Edwards

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STATS:

  • 50% festival acceptance rate
  • 100+ merchandise copies sold
  • 3+ awards
  • Screenings for NAACP and University of North Carolina
CHALLENGE

To showcase the issues of food insecurity through a short film. 

SOLUTION

We created high production value on a low budget of $6000. Created merchandise to expand the awareness of the film. Applied a targeted, curated festival strategy to create the right awareness.

IMPACT

The film received a 50% festival acceptance rate. We partnered with the NAACP for a special screening and received an offer of fiscal sponsorship for the feature film. Received 3 awards, including best social justice film. The director is now a Social Justice Film Juror for the Charlotte Film Festival.

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