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Taboo (2016)

A nightclub singer finds herself in a tumultuous love triangle in the 1930's.

Director Jennifer Rae Grossman

Please tell us your motivation for making your film:

I've always loved black and white films, music and the Harlem Renaissance, etc., so I wanted to try and make a film during that time.

What are the themes and central messages you wanted to convey with your submission?:

love, sacrifice, courage

Please list ANY possible CONTENT / TRIGGER Warnings: :

There is a struggle scene between two people.

Do you have Further comments or notes about your submission?:

2016; I'm extremely proud of the production value. The cast and crew poured their heart and soul into this project.

Credits:

Jennifer Rae Grossman

Director

Jennifer Rae Grossman

Writer

Jennifer Rae Grossman

Producer

Marcia Goetsch

Producer

Marcia Goetsch

Editor

Technical Specifications:

Project Type:

Short

Runtime:

9 minutes 33 seconds

Completion Date:

November 23, 2015

Production Budget:

400 USD

Country of Origin:

United States

Country of Filming:

United States

Language:

English

Shooting Format:

Film Color:

Black & White

First-time Filmmaker:

Student Project:

Year
2016
Runtime
NEED Film! TBD
Language
English
Country
United States
Content Warning
There is a struggle scene between two people.

Director
Jennifer Rae Grossman

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Taboo (2016)

A nightclub singer finds herself in a tumultuous love triangle in the 1930's.

Director Jennifer Rae Grossman

Please tell us your motivation for making your film:

I've always loved black and white films, music and the Harlem Renaissance, etc., so I wanted to try and make a film during that time.

What are the themes and central messages you wanted to convey with your submission?:

love, sacrifice, courage

Please list ANY possible CONTENT / TRIGGER Warnings: :

There is a struggle scene between two people.

Do you have Further comments or notes about your submission?:

2016; I'm extremely proud of the production value. The cast and crew poured their heart and soul into this project.

Credits:

Jennifer Rae Grossman

Director

Jennifer Rae Grossman

Writer

Jennifer Rae Grossman

Producer

Marcia Goetsch

Producer

Marcia Goetsch

Editor

Technical Specifications:

Project Type:

Short

Runtime:

9 minutes 33 seconds

Completion Date:

November 23, 2015

Production Budget:

400 USD

Country of Origin:

United States

Country of Filming:

United States

Language:

English

Shooting Format:

Film Color:

Black & White

First-time Filmmaker:

Student Project:

Year
2016
Runtime
NEED Film! TBD
Language
English
Country
United States
Content Warning
There is a struggle scene between two people.

Director
Jennifer Rae Grossman