Still Waters

Still Waters is a film inspired by the true stories of numerous men and women affected by a traumatic experience. This piece seeks to answer the questions of what does this do to our loved ones and what help is available to address the issue? In Still Waters the audience is introduced to Marcus. Trauma has affected his life. As a result, his loved ones take cautious steps to prevent Marcus from losing his balance as he walks dangerously close to the edge.

  • Ladarris "Quik" Boykin
    Writer & Director
  • Akinola Hassan
    Cinematographer & Editor
  • Darryl Alston
    Production Assistant
  • Lloyd Matthews
    Key Cast
    "Marcus"
  • Chiaka Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Jenene"
  • Wesley Hawkins
    Key Cast
    "Kevin"
  • SGT. Xavier Brooks
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 17, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Madlab Short Film Slam
    Philadelphia
    United States
    June 2, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Spotlight Film Awards
    Atlanta
    United States
    June 7, 2018
    Bronze Award
  • Born in Baltimore Film & Photography Festival
    Baltimore
    United States
    June 30, 2018
    Audience Award
Director Biography

La’Darris Boykin; more affectionately known as ‘Quik’, grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. This is where he spent most of his youth writing and found a love for music, particularly hip hop. It was that love for rocking the microphone to tell stories that led him to arts and entertainment. After working with music production and continuing his adventures in Deejaying, Quik has also turned his sights to film as another platform to tell stories.

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