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8 Bucks | Teaser Trailer #2

A hopeful homeless couple on the rise. A newly-widowed man ready to fall. How much would it take to change their lives?

This story is based on true events.

4K Scope 2.39:1 | 5.1 Surround Sound | 24 fps
Shot with 6K Blackmagic Cinema RAW

Formats available:
1. DCP - 4K and 2K Scope with 5.1 Surround Sound
2. Blu-ray - 2.39:1 letterbox with 5.1 Surround Sound
3. MP4 - 1080p with 2.39:1 letterbox or 4K 2.39:1 with 5.1 Surround Sound

8 Bucks was directed by one African American male and three African American females. The story is by an African American male. The writer is an African American female. Six of the major roles are female. We are proud of our diverse film; South Indian, Latino, Vietnamese, Polynesian, African Americans, White Americans, and Jamaicans. This film also covers subjects; Asperger's, homeless, LGBT+, and how death effects everyone they love due to a traumatic brain injury. The music composer is in the Ukraine fighting for his country.

The shooting locations of the film are Killeen, Harker Heights, Nolanville, Copperas Cove, and Belton; central Texas area.

Teaser Trailer #1 is on the right side in the small screen.
Teaser Trailer #2 is on the large screen up top.

  • Antonio Lowry Edward
    Director
  • Serenity Alyanna Edward
    Director
  • Danyelle Cavaness-Weatherford
    Director
  • Sophia L. Ellis
    Director
  • Serenity Alyanna Edward
    Writer
  • Antonio Lowry Edward
    Writer
  • Danyelle Cavaness-Weatherford
    Writer
  • Serenity Alyanna Edward
    Producer
  • Antonio Lowry Edward
    Producer
  • Roland StewHype Stewart
    Producer
  • Don Vallee
    Producer
  • Roland StewHype Stewart
    Key Cast
    "William Robinson"
  • Ashante Hughes
    Key Cast
    "Sheila Robinson"
  • Cameron King
    Key Cast
    "Melanie Dobbs"
  • Cameron Denzel Coleman
    Key Cast
    "Gregory Dobbs"
  • Briahna Hughes
    Key Cast
    "Sheila Robinson"
  • Tyler Valentine
    Key Cast
    "William Robinson"
  • Brian Elder
    Key Cast
    "David"
  • Jerry Juliano
    Key Cast
    "Pete"
  • Theresa Mills
    Key Cast
    "Violet Winchester"
  • Andrea Littlefield
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Francis"
  • MK Powell
    Key Cast
    "Kitty"
  • Nguyen Stanton
    Key Cast
    "Karen"
  • Lorelei Supapo
    Key Cast
    "Angela"
  • Brian Holder
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
  • Paisley Thomas
    Key Cast
    "Sheila"
  • Andrew John
    Key Cast
    "Charles"
  • Antonio Lowry Edward
    Creator
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Trailer
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 3, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic 6K Scope
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Antonio Lowry Edward, Serenity Alyanna Edward, Danyelle Cavaness-Weatherford, Sophia L. Ellis

Antonio and Serenity Edward married in March 2001. Together, they have produced over 10 short films and worked on several features. Antonio Edward is a director, producer, and video editor. Dr. Serenity Edward is a writer, producer, and director.

Danyelle Cavaness-Weatherford and Sophia L. Ellis directed the two backstories in the film, giving each story a different feel inspired by the main story.

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Director Statement

Remember, living on this planet with sentient beings is about respecting each other. Please respect all, regardless of their ethnicity, beliefs, profession, upbringing, preference, and/or orientation. -Antonio Lowry Edward, 1972-present.