HAVEN

DP. Jordan Oram || Producer Tamar Bird

LOGLINE

When a little girl finds solace in between her mother’s legs, biggest fears become reality.

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SYNOPSIS

As a young girl, the first beauty salon a girl is introduced to, is between her mother’s legs. It’s a place where innocence is treasured, bonds are strengthened and confidence is boosted. For Jada, as her mother Janice is routinely doing her hair she finds solace in-between her mother’s legs to confess earth shattering news.

AS SEEN ON

Aspire (USA)

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Channel 4 (UK)

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CBC - Canadian Reflections  (Canada)

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CBC Gem  (Canada)

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FESTIVALS

Official Selection - SXSW  (Austin, Texas)

- North American Premiere

- 4 award nominations

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Official Selection - Toronto Black Film Festival 

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Official Selection - CineOdyssey Film Festival   (North Carolina)

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Official Selection - Reel Girl Talk Short Film Night .  (Toronto)

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Official Selection - Snake Alley Film Festival  (Iowa)

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Official Selection - Diversity in Cannes - European Premiere   (France)

- European Premiere

- 1 award nomination

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Official Selection - The People's Film Festival   (NYC)

- 1 award nomination

Official Selection - People of Colours Toronto Screening  (Toronto)

Official Selection - Triforce Film Festival @ BAFTA  (England)

- British Premiere

- 4 award nominations

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Official Selection - Chale Wote   (Ghana)

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Official Selection - Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival

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Official Selection - Uppsala Film Festival   ( Sweden)

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AWARDS

Honorable Mention - One Reeler

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Best Short Film - The People's Film Festival

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Short Listed - Cabbage Town Film Festival

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Short Listed - Triforce Film Festival @ BAFTA

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Audience Choice - Triforce Film Festival @ BAFTA

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Haven is currently apart of teaching curriculum at Full Sail University.

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