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Broken Vows

Mary and Stan were once madly in love. But, things took a turn for the worst after years of marriage. An unfortunate accident changes their lives forever.

Films are completed as a class project with participation from the entire class from start to finish. The only adult participation is through actors or program supervisor. All students are between the ages of 13-18 at the time of completion.

  • Isaiah Cortes
    Director
  • Malakayah Smith
    Writer
  • Shirley Wingate
    Writer
  • Shamara Wortham
    Writer
  • Sonya Wolfe
    Writer
  • Joseph Frew-Miller
    Producer
  • Josh Schaffrin
    Key Cast
    "Stan"
  • Regina Curtin
    Key Cast
    "Mary"
  • Hope Zelda Kim
    Key Cast
    "Theresa"
  • Kaitlynn Graham
    Key Cast
    "Young Mary"
  • Dylan Cole
    Key Cast
    "Young Stan"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 6, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Liberty College and Career Academy
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • LIFF-GA
    Hinesville
    United States
    May 4, 2024
    LIFF-GA
  • Bobcat Film Festival
    Milledgeville, GA
    United States
    February 23, 2024
    Best Director
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network Vol 8
    London
    United Kingdom
    February 26, 2024
    Official Selection
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork Vol 9
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 29, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network Vol 7
    London
    United Kingdom
    February 12, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Vol 7
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - Volume 6
    London
    United Kingdom
    March 25, 2024
    Official Selection
  • The Oscar Micheaux Black Film Festival
    Chattanooga, TN
    United States
    June 20, 2024
    Official Selection and Nominee
  • Atlanta High School Film Festival
    Atlanta
    United States
    May 10, 2024
    Official Selection and Finalist
  • Rocket City Film Festival
    Huntsville, AL
    United States
    October 26, 2024
    Official Selection and 3rd Place
  • Spotlight Short Film Awards
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    January 31, 2025
    Official Selection, Made in Georgia, and Silver Award
  • Treasure Coast International Film Festival
    Port St. Lucie, FL
    United States
    October 16, 2024
    Official Selection
  • The Cobb International Film Festival
    Marietta, GA
    United States
    August 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • EDU Film Festival
    Minneapolis, MN
    United States
    May 17, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Eagle Wings Student Christian Film Festival
    Marietta, GA
    United States
    April 29, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Green Films in Focus Fest
    Beverly Hills, CA
    United States
    April 20, 2024
    Official Selection
  • 1:11 High School Film Festival
    Raleigh, NC
    United States
    October 4, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Pinewood Studios Students of Filmmaking
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Red Dirt Film Festival
    Stillwater, OK
    United States
    April 4, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Vol 8
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 13, 2025
    Official Selection
  • AMSC "Bring Your Brilliance" Student Film Festival
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    October 22, 2024
    Official Selection
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 9
    London
  • HorrorHound TV
    Milford, Ohio
    United States
    March 19, 2027
    Finalist
Distribution Information
  • Liberty High School, Bradwell High School, and Liberty College & Career Academy
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Isaiah Cortes

Isaiah Cortes is a first time filmmaker at Liberty College and Career Academy that services Liberty County High School and Bradwell Institute. He has excelled as a director and cinematographer in the production of Broken Vows

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