Private Project

BF

"BF", is an action/sci-fi short centered on an overwhelmed mother who is paid a visit from a friend who takes an odd interest in her breast milk. At the root of this strange visit is a corporate scheme to monopolize mother’s breast milk.

  • Jamie Addison
    Director
  • Jamie Addison
    Writer
  • Charles Whitmill
    Line Producer
  • Ryan Njenga
    Producer
  • Berkley Hays
    Producer
  • Aishah Ogbeh
    Key Cast
    "Kellie"
  • Amaris Anderson
    Key Cast
    "Nia"
  • DeVonte Brown
    Director of Photography
  • Ryan Njenga
    Editor
  • Kartez Marcel Addison
    Composer
  • Jean-Jacques Corbier
    1st Assistant Director
  • Larissa Van Der Vyver
    Wardrobe Stylist
  • Nancy Tran
    Casting
  • Amelia Reeves
    Art Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-fi, Action
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 5, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Jamie Addison

Jamie Addison is an actress, writer, director, and founder of Buckwheat Productions based in Kansas City. She centers her storytelling on narratives that challenge social norms and give voice to those who may feel unseen or unheard. Her directorial debut, "BF", is an action/sci-fi short centered on a corporate scheme to monopolize mother’s breast milk.

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Director Statement

The thematic message of “BF” is to fight to normalize breastfeeding, a subject matter that I believe has been inadequately explored as a narrative. A simple Google search of “breastfeeding films” today yields minimal results. I seek to change that.

Elevating breastfeeding imagery onscreen can contribute to breaking down emotional hurdles some women face as a result of negative comments, lack of support, and the sexualizing of women’s breasts. This topic feels especially timely with the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, which has pulled into focus how important it is to protect women’s right to choose what to do with our bodies. And though many states have laws in place to protect nursing mothers, in addition to federal protections for employees under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); according to Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Support, breastfeeding in public is not currently protected by a national law.

The premise of “BF” is rooted in the economic power of the infant food industry and breast milk. According to an August 2020 research analysis by Fortune Business Insights, “the global infant formula market size was valued at $50.46 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $109.10 billion by 2027.” In addition to protecting the mother’s mental well-being for healthy milk production, it’s important to normalize breastfeeding due to its broad economic advantages for families. Our nation recently experienced the impacts of formula shortages due to supply chain issues and safety recalls, leading to bare shelves, price gouging, and panicked parents. Decreasing reliance on the formula industry can lead to economic protections for families and increased peace of mind.

This project was born from birth - the birth of my daughter. It was at this time that I learned how challenging it can be to breastfeed. Leading up to her birth, I thought making the decision to breastfeed just made the most sense - it’s healthy, it’s free, it’s on my birthing plan,check, check, check, let’s go have a baby. Boy did I feel bamboozled when my experience was the complete opposite of what I anticipated. I didn’t anticipate fighting to feed my baby, but when met with challenges, I knocked them out one-by-one to ensure my daughter received my breast milk.