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DEAR BLACK SON

WrittenforOne an association with Sunnyside Down Productions Media Group presents the first part of docu-series exploring "black lives". The first part "Dear Black Son" explores what it means to be a black son in America and also what it takes to raise a black son in the society we live in.

  • Sunnyside Down Productions Media Group
    Director
    Ploy , Good Men, One Shot
  • Keena White
    Producer
    Good Men
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 26, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sunnyside Down Productions Media Group

In 2010 the production company, Sunnyside Down Productions was founded to produce and promote independent film projects.

The comedy "Jackin' Carlos" written by Christina Chu and directed by Julius B. Kelly was an official selection of the 2011 Hell's Kitchen Film Festival, NYC.

"Jackin' Carlos" won the Silver Award at the Jam Fest Indie Film Festival in 2011.

The short film "Un Amor Ilicito" written by Christina Chu and directed by Julius B. Kelly won top honors at the 5th Annual North Hudson International Short Film Festival.

The Sunny Team was featured in "The Hudson Reporter" after their win at the 5th Annual North Hudson International Short Film Festival. Sunnyside Down Productions has been a part of the independent film festival circuit since 2010 and continues to deliver their brand of entertainment to the masses of film fans and viewers. Sunnyside Down Productions never takes breaks. The team has many plans for future projects and will continue to provide their fans and peers with dreams to remember.

The team has been recognized in the film festival circuit since 2010. Julius' short film "Ploy" was also an official selection at the "Cannes Short Film Corner" in 2015.

In 2019, Sunnyside Down Productions changed the company name to Sunnyside Down Productions Media Group. The name change incorporates everything from film and photography.

The team has received many accolades on the festival circuit, but the one thing that remains constant is the friendship maintained.

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Director Statement

It's a pleasure to be able to participate in such a story showing the world what it is to be a black son and raise a black son. We hope the viewer is able to gain a sense of understanding of race and see the challenges of black men. We hope these conversations are helpful to the viewer.

Sincerely,
Sunnyside Down Productions Media Group