CHILD OF THE SUN - THE SHORT FILM (2022)

 

THE STORY

A visual representation of the poem Child Of The Sun (also written by Lauren Rascoe), this film showcases an unsuspecting Black man comes face to face with change, which challenges him to see himself for who he really is. He learns to embrace change by seeing he has everything he needs within him. He picks up the pieces of himself that he needs and leaves behind what no longer serves him; continuing onward to the next level of his journey: the unknown.

This short film was written and produced by Lauren Rascoe Creative (Lauren Rascoe) in collaboration with OW Productions (Octavious Webster), SeeYouOnTheWest (Kevin Parker), Shoot Dreamz (Quincy Perez), and Vidz by G (Dr. Gregory Jackson).

Child Of The Sun has been shown at the following Film Festivals:

  • 2024 Telly Award Winner - Silver - Motivational Online

  • 2x - Lift Off Global Film Festival 2022 - First-Time Filmmaker Sessions

  • London International Monthly Film Festival - October 2022 - Honorable Mention Award

  • Kwanzaa Film Festival 2022 - Best Narrative Short Award

  • AfroComicCon International Film Festival 2022 - Audience Choice Award Winner

  • SJ Film Collective

  • Mojo International Film Awards

Credits:

Cast

  • The Unsuspecting / Child of the Sun: Raphael M. Stringer Jr. 

  • Change: Lauren Rascoe

  • Significant Other: Ashley Ingram

  • Young Boy: Ali Mitchell

Cinematography: Greg Jackson & Octavious Webster

Photography: Kevin Parker & Quincy Perez

Behind The Scenes

Photos By @SeeYouOnTheWest - Kevin Parker and @ShootDreamz - Quincy Perez