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Isaac is having what he believes to be a regular typical Saturday. But in a world designed against you, even a good deed can attract a dreadful outcome.

  • Ivan D. Ossa
    Director
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  • Ivan D. Ossa
    Writer
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  • Ivan D. Ossa
    Executive Producer
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  • John Tan
    Producer
  • Brandon Kenney
    Cinematographer
  • Jadon J.B. Williams
    Editor
  • Johnny Chau
    Sound Design
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  • Ashley D' Souza
    Composer
  • Wasifa Noshin
    Production Designer
  • Rebecca Fadoju
    Art Director
  • Jephthe Beljour
    Key Cast
    "Isaac"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 29, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    10,420 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    6:5
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - York University
Director Biography - Ivan D. Ossa

Ivan D. Ossa is a Director based in Toronto, Ontario.

A 2020 alumni of the Emerging Filmmakers program started by OYA Media Group, he had the opportunity to study and learn from Alison Duke, Ngardy Conteh George, Marsha Greene, Sharon Lewis, and Director X. This also lead to an 8 months internship with OYA Media group which Ivan finished in April, 2021.

Ivan is currently finishing his BFA in Film Production at York University and is set to graduate in June, 2021. He is also attending FSTVLSZN; a 20 week film mentorship program started by Manifesto.

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Director Statement

The goal is to make thought-provoking films which help humans reclaim their divinity. Through this message, I hope people find inner strength, self-love, inner peace, and most importantly again, love. ~ 1 Corinthian 13.

Humans at their cores are loving beings. I am a big advocate of mindfulness and I believe that there’s no moment without its beauty. I love love, I love beauty. I love art, and I love anything that involves expression of self. I will spread my version of the world and help people see my truth.