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Hustle Money

Gabriel, a collegiate track and field sprinter, is escaping external pressures from a coach, agent and photographer as he sprints for the finish line.

  • Sebastian Brito
    Director
  • Sebastian Brito
    Writer
  • Keith Cohen
    Producer
  • Gabriel Curtis
    Key Cast
    "Gabriel"
  • David Konuch
    Key Cast
    "Businessman"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 8, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    EVA Panasonic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts
  • Miami Film Festival
    Miami, Florida
    March 4, 2023
    Best Technical Achievement
Director Biography - Sebastian Brito

Sebastian Brito is an Afro-Dominican filmmaker studying directing at the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. Inspired by filmmakers like Spike Lee, Stanley Kubrick, and Ingmar Bergman, Sebastian is big on letting his cultural background and inspirations be the force behind his aesthetic, while also providing for reality and real-world experiences to be the anchor for his voice.

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Director Statement

Hustle Money came about from wanting to create a visually striking narrative within a social commentary that correlated to the African American experience. I focused on the exploitation and monetization of African American athletes and the pressure to perform and exceed expectations. The film also highlights the complicated relationship African Americans have with running. Images from Jesse Owens' 1936 100-meter Olympic run, served as a source of inspiration for the sprinter Gabriel. All in all, the film is meant to be a microcosm for a much larger conversation on greed, the powers that be, and the treatment of African American athletes.