“The best protection against recidivism is a job.”
RICKY, Writer | Director | Co-Editor - Rashad Frett
An Ex-Offender struggling with new freedom pursues redemption at all costs when given a job from his neighbor.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2019 Spike Lee Production Fund - Recipient
2021 Film Independent Fiscal Sponsorship
2021 Cary Fukunaga Production Fund - Winner
2023 Sundance Film Festival - Official Selection (World Premiere)
2023 First Run Film Festival - King Wasserman Award - Winner (1st Prize) / Craft Awards: Acting, Producing and Cinematography
2023 Durban International Film Festival - Official Selection
2023 Palm Springs ShortFest - Audience Award (Best Student Short)
2023 Hollyshorts - Official Selection
2023 TheWrap ShortList Film Festival - Official Selection
2023 Newark Black Film Festival - Official Selection
2023 Bronzelens Film Festival - Official Selection (Best Short Film Nominee)
2023 Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival - Official Selection
2023 Montclair Film Festival - Winner - Fiction Short Film Competition Jury Award
2023 Denver Film Festival - Official Selection
2023 Woodstock Film Festival - Winner -The Mark Braunstein award (Best Short Film) OSCAR QUALIFYING
2023 New Hampshire Film Festival - Official Selection
2023 Bushwick Film Festival - Official Selection
2023 WME Futurefest - Official Selection
2024 Florida Film Festival - Official Selection
2024 Maryland Film Festival - Official Selection
2024 Coney Island film Festival - Official Selection
