Serious Tingz
A short tale on the face of masculinity, portrayed by young men who grow up in inner city environments. Where the iconic ‘screwface’ is more than just an expression, it’s a matter of life and death.
The 3-minute think-piece aims to dispel the look’s reputation as a form of intimidation, and instead to help shed light on its purpose as a form of self-defence. Based on real life experiences, Abdou Cisse, who grew up in South London - gives you an insight into what it’s like growing up in a place where a young man’s masculinity is challenged and defended by a mere expression.
Posing a simple question: What is a smile worth?
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Abdou CisseDirector
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Abdou CisseWriter
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Kieran KenlockWriter
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Matthew EllinghamProducer
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Nico JouvelKey Cast
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Andre DwayneKey Cast
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Julien WisdomKey Cast
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Thriller, Documentary, Art
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Runtime:2 minutes 26 seconds
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Completion Date:March 4, 2019
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Production Budget:1,500 EUR
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
Professionally, Abdou Cisse is one half of the creative team A&A, a creative team who have spent the last three years producing work for world-leading advertising agencies and brands. With his personal creative output, Abdou likes to draw from his own experiences to create projects that aim to spark a dialogue around overlooked subjects.