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VIRAL The Short Film

Viral The Short Film is about two high school seniors Benny & Khalil who want to become popular and get more followers and decides to try and go ‘Viral’. So they take some items from a school play and uses them to pose in pictures with to post on their social media pages. However they get the attention of Shizz a bitter street guy who was recently released after spending 10 years in prison. Shizz in desperation and anger goes to rob Benny only to find out the items were fake. Shizz learning that it was all just for show goes crazy on Benny. In the end, Benny& Khalil go Viral after Khalil posts a video, finding Benny shot after the altercation with Shizz.

  • Ahmed Lindsay
    Director
    Family Ties The Series (Connected Secrets)
  • Ahmed Lindsay
    Writer
  • Ahmed Lindsay
    Producer
    Family Ties The Series (Connected Secrets)
  • Laquanda McCollum
    Producer
  • Pierce Williams
    Key Cast
    "Benjamin Jones "
    American Horror Story
  • Shalom Obiago
    Key Cast
    "Khalil Davis"
    Atlanta, P-Valley, The Black Hamptons
  • Andre Stewart
    Key Cast
    "Shizz"
  • John Suber
    Key Cast
    "Jay"
    Money Lovers
  • Nakia Jackson
    1st AD
  • Dan Marino
    2nd AD
  • Eric Lovett
    Director of Photography
    From Philly To Boston
  • Micheal Putz
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Short, Narrative
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 22, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ahmed Lindsay

Ahmed “Magnum Med“ Lindsay (born January 29, 1985) is a director, writer, editor, producer, content creator, and whatever he needs to be. Originally from Philadelphia, Ahmed found his passion for creating and filming after years of failing at other endeavors. Always had a huge imagination since childhood but never knew how to explore it constructively or positively. During a time where Ahmed was going through a major change in life, mentally and spiritually, he was convinced to pick up a camera. From there Ahmed did what he does best and taught himself how to become a filmmaker. Ahmed now in his late 20's had so much to say but not enough confidence to say it. But with the camera and the techniques of storytelling, he had found his tool to get out all his thoughts and tell the stories he always wanted to know. Ahmed figured out why movies made him feel certain ways and wanted to do the same with his projects, all in the hope to inspire, educate, and motivate people. Unfortunately with a lack of help in specific areas like writing, producing, editing, Ahmed taught himself how to do it all even the cinematography. Now with years of experience and credits, Ahmed is working on bigger projects that he is writing, producing, and directing!

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