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Back of House

'Back of House' is a 9 and a half minute short film drama about a woman being taken advantage of by her boss in more ways than one.

'Back of House' follows Elsie, a woman in her mid-twenties working at a cafe, as she uncovers her manager's intentions regarding her and their romantic relationship. This is happening as the cafe is facing pandemic-related shutdown, which forces a financially strapped Elsie to seek commitment.

  • Charles Mahood
    Director
  • Charles Mahood
    Writer
  • Julie Amuedo
    Key Cast
    "Elsie"
  • Keith Nussbaum
    Key Cast
    "Aaron"
  • David Kennedy
    Assistant Director
  • Matt Ragsdale
    Sound Mixers
  • Ian Cooper
    Sound Mixers
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 25, 2022
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Kansas City FilmFest International
    Kansas City
    United States
    April 25, 2022
    Premiere
  • St. Louis Filmmakers' Showcase
    St. Louis
    United States
    July 22, 2022
Director Biography - Charles Mahood

Charles Mahood is a video producer and editor from St. Louis, MO, currently living in Kansas City, MO, with a BA in Communication and a concentration in Journalism from Truman State University.

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