COMPLEXITIES OF LOVE
I read a book coming into the new year that shared the importance of giving more than we take. Fundamentally, for me, that’s what love has looked like.
Love can be nuanced, vulnerable, and selfless. While at the same time, it is the most abundant thing we get to experience and offer during our time here on earth. In my opinion, it takes clear intention, balanced effort, and two open hearts to sustain it.
The beauty of love is how it helps us return to and see ourselves more clearly. Revolutionary times require revolutionary love, and that takes work. The gray moments are pillars of growth, choice, and commitment, to seeing the love through.
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Written and directed by Dondre Green
Featuring lovers — Shareef Keyes and Jessenia Berberena
Sound design — Funny Valentine by PHER & Human Resource
SOMETHING GOOD
A tribute to a late childhood friend who I idolized and accomplished a lot in a very short time, in lieu of many hardships. Through it all, I wish they were still here, to know something good was eventually on the other side.
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Written and directed by Dondre Green
Filmed and edited by Alex Rivera
Art direction and production assist by Hector Santos
Acting by Yannick Sako
Music composition by Von Xon
Special thanks to El Fogon and Tsigereda Reis
THE QUANDARY
A story about mental health and creativity.
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Directed by Dondre Green
Filmed and edited by Kevin De Los Santos
Starring Jelani Thompson
Art Direction by Hoay Smith
Written by Dondre Green, Hoay Smith and Brandon Wilson
A WEEKEND IN THE BRONX
Marc has to impress his new crush, but according to some of its residents and media, that is not an easy task to do in the Bronx.
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Directed by Dondre Green
Written by Dondre Green and Hoay Smith
Filmed and edited by Kevin De Los Santos
Starring Justin White
Production Design by Hoay Smith
