About Our Short Film

Paradiso is a glimpse of a day in the life of an unhoused couple looking for shelter for the evening. As they find paradise in a vacant apartment they start dreaming big with possibility, until they are caught.

We are currently in the Festival Circuit.

We've submitted our film to a wide range of festivals all over the United States and we've been getting some attention, including winning some awards! Below are some quotes from our audience and our collection of laurels on our festival journey so far.

OUR AWARDS

REVIEWS

"WONDERFUL FILM"
Fatimah Jawad (Shutter Film Festival Founder, Producer)

"We really loved this film"
Aaliyah Muhammad (Shutter Film Festival Director)

"Lenny and Imari made it easy to fall in love with and root for their characters throughout the film, Paradiso. Even though it was a short, Paradiso tells a widely impactful story that everyone should see."
Shutter Speed Film Festival

LATINO FEEDBACK FESTIVAL VIEWERS SAID:

"Great Grounded Feel"

"An Amazing Story"

"Lenny and Imari have "Great Chemistry"

"It's the little things that showcased throughout the plot"

"The Cinematography is great"
"Powerful, Heartbreaking short"

"Paradiso message 'Hits hard' "

"The Acting is incredible"

"Lenny and Imari's Chemistry is SO GOOD"

"Paradiso is a great Dramatic short film"

"The writing of the film is excellent"

"Lenny and Imari are Excellent"

"Paradiso is a very Moving Piece"