Jacks
During these desperate times in 1950's, Dallas, TX, Sonia is a friendly 8 year old girl that has finally got the courage to face the neighborhood bully, Theresa, but things get out of hand when this sweet little lady goes on a quest to get her stolen Jacks back. When the two girls fail to come up with a solution on their own, their mothers step in to get the job done.
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Chloe MondesirDirectorJohn Cena's American Grit Season 2, Real Husbands of Hollywood
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Chloe MondesirWriterJohn Cena's American Grit Season 2, Real Husbands of Hollywood
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Paquita HughesProducerMarvel Runways, Netflix's The Politician, Netflix's Unbeliveable, NCIS:Los Angeles, Grey's Anatomy, Showtime's White Famous
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Nylah MondesirKey Cast"Sonia"The Christmas You Don't Know
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Skylar DominiqueKey Cast"Theresa"Checkmate, Course of the Just
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Chloe MondesirKey Cast"Mary Bell"John Cena's American Grit Season 2, Real Husbands of Hollywood
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Gail BeanKey Cast"Bertha"FX's Snowfall, Atlanta, BET's Games People Play, HBO's Insecure, Belko Experiment, Chicago PD, Detroiters, Unexpected
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Ron GKey Cast"Pastor Martin"Nickelodeon's Cousins for Life, HBO's Insecure, Comedy Central's Key & Peele
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:9 minutes 31 seconds
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Completion Date:May 1, 2019
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Production Budget:3,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Los Angeles International Short Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
July 20, 2019
World Premiere
Official Selection -
MPACT ShowcaseLos Angeles
United States
June 30, 2019
Private Showcase -
Hollywood Reel Independent Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
February 15, 2020
Official Selection -
Pan African Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
February 18, 2020
Official Selection -
Pan African Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
February 21, 2020
Official Selection -
Female Feedback Film FestivalToronto
Canada
April 2, 2020
Canadian Premiere
Winner Best Sound & Music -
Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Webseries ShowcaseOnline
United States
Official Selection -
Gold Star Movie Awards 2020online
United States
November 30, 2020
Winner Best Children's Film
This story was written and directed by Chloe Mondesir who hails from the great state of Texas and is currently living in Los Angeles, CA who is a Public Figure pursuing a career as an, Actress, Writer/Producer/Director. She brings a personal touch with her inaugural film project inspired by one of her grandmother's struggles growing up in rural Texas after the Great Depression. This short film expresses her desire to explore real stories that her audience can relate to, learn from, and be entertained.
JACKS came to mind when my 73 year old grandmother, Sonia shared a story about her childhood. At around the age of 9, she was struggling to stand her ground with a neighborhood bully, so she went to her mom for guidance, but things didn’t quite go as she expected.
As a mother, I instantly put myself in my great grandmother’s shoes and imagined how I would have handled a similar situation. This script was developed with the belief that both the joys and struggles of childhood and motherhood are universal and transcend cultures, religion, geographic location, and even time. It is important to me that the audience notices that this is a period piece from the very first scene, so it was crucial for me to work with each department closely to create a feeling of 1950’s nostalgia.
The details within the story, of fear, pure joy, internal conflict, and the humor; gives 'JACKS' an authenticity that every parent and child can relate to. Being able to tell relatable stories through film is a great joy and I hope audiences find this lacing of elements and tonal shifts satisfying.