Foxboro Short Film Festival is a brain child of two-time Emmy nominee, Jaden Onwuakor, when he was 13 years old.
Jaden is a co-host of NESN Clubhouse, appeared in many commercials, movies, TV, including Don’t Look up, with Oscar Winning Sir. Mark Rylance, written and directed by Oscar Winner Adam McKay, with A list stars, worked with Hally Bailey, Liam Nesson, and Zendaya for her 2024 movie Challengers as her brother.
He has modeled for big brands including Hasbro, Converse, Canon, and many more since the age of three.
Jaden is a proud member of Ahern Middle School NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) and the Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary.
He was suggested to direct/write his own movie for the Boston 48 hour film project by his mother Juri Love who had participated in the competition for 5 years, then instead of creating one, he decided to create an opportunity for other filmmakers to showcase their talent.
Jaden dreams to attend the United States Coast Guard Academy in the future and prior to his schooling, he wants to make this Film Festival an annual event in Foxboro, MA and wants to inherit his legacy as a founder of Foxboro Short Film Festival for the next generations and young leaders to come.
Event Details:
Foxboro Short Film Festival
Award Ceremony and Screening Red Carpet Photo Opt.
(Free event to public and Filmmakers and Friends)
6/6/2025 (Friday)
Venue:
Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center
1 School St. Foxboro, MA 02035
mrpac.art
Agenda:
3-6 PM Selected Film Screening and Q & A
3-4 PM Block 1
45 min screening of selected films and 15 min Q&A
4-5 PM Block 2
45 min screening of selected films and 15 min Q&A
5-6 PM Block 3
45 min screening of selected films and 15 min Q&A
6-7 PM
Red Carpet and Photo Opt.
Reception and Networking
7-9 PM
Award Ceremony chosen from Selected Films from each categories
Additional Screening for submitted films:
Venue
Boyden Library (Community Room)
10 Bird St.
Foxboro, MA
020235
6/4/2025 (Wed)
3:30-6:30 PM
6/5/2025 (Th)
3:30-6:30 PM
(Free event to public)
Our Sponsors
Partners In Patriotism
All Award Recipients will get trophies and $50 Cash/Gift Card/ or Membership Prize
Awards:
Best Film (Adult)
Best Film (Youth)
Yoshie Nakayama Award Best Original Music (Adult)
Best Original Music (Youth)
Foxboro Cable Access Award
“For the film, the highlight is especially about local stories, preferably Foxboro.”
Boyden Library Award sponsored by Friends of Boyden
“For the film that tells about literacy and books”
WIFVNE Award (Women in Film Video New England)
“Film that was directed or produced by female films. The prize will be a year of WIFVNE membership.”
Christopher M. Torres Award Sponsored by David Torres Jr.
“An Award to be named after David Torres Jr.’s deceased brother who passed away due to suicide, he had addiction issues like himself. This award will be for the short film that tells the story of addiction recovery and suicide prevention.”
Joseph Safari Award
“An Award for a film that tells the story of refugees, world conflict, and war. Joseph Safari is a war survivor and was a countryless, and ID-less man for years till UNHCR (United Nations High Commission of Refugees) rescued him. Joseph is currently working as a life coach for people with addiction and resides in MA along with being a model and actor.