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May Day on the Green is an archival documentary about a peaceful protest, referred to as the May Day Rally, in May of 1970. May Day featured 15,000 people in support of Black Panther Party members on trial for murder charges, over 7,000 armed forces, and a large media team ready to cover the violence expected to erupt. May Day on the Green as a film focuses on the protest, but more importantly, breaks down the backstory of the trial. The ultimate goal of May Day on the Green is to show how this story is a significant piece of history that is unknown to the average American.

Directed and Executive Produced by Reginald Christophe.

Produced and Edited by Ganeesh Genus.

OFFICIAL SELECTION: The NewsFest, L.A. Shorts Award (July Edition), San Antonio Black International Film Festival, Mystic Film Festival, Hollywood South Urban Festival.

WINNER: Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2020 Calcutta International Cult Film Festival and the Gold Award (Best Documentary) at the L.A. Shorts Award.

FINALIST: YoungFilmmakers.

SEMI-FINALIST: New York Cinematography Awards (NYCA), Canadian Cinematography Awards.

 

 
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A comedic drama following Ant and Dana, a struggling couple in Queens. The two go on a journey in search of a pregnancy test to see if their little family is getting an extra member. From bodega to pharmacy, they discuss the ever-changing neighborhood and the prospects of their life if they're expecting.

Starring Kevin Gonzalez, Winchelle Jean-Pierre, and Mateo Lamuno.

Written, directed, and produced by Ganeesh Genus.

OFFICIAL SELECTION: BFI Future Film Festival, 10th annual Queens World Film Festival, Columbus Black International Film Festival, Seattle Black Film Festival, 4th Annual Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival, Represent Film Festival, Soul West Fest, Big Picture Film Festival, and Lights on Fest, Curated by H.E.R.

WINNER: Audience Award at the Fresh Black Films Showcase, Audience Award at the Seattle Black Film Festival, and Audience Choice Favorite Director, Favorite Film, and Favorite Music at the Boulevard Film Festival.

NOMINATED: Best Comedy Short at Queens World Film Festival and Best Writing at Top Indie Film Awards.

 

 
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"Night" is a short, limited dialogue film following a day in the life of a Muslim woman and her African American husband after news breaks of another radical Islamic terrorist attack.

Starring Sharron Townsend and Maera Daniel Hagage.

Written, directed, and photographed by Ganeesh Genus.