Superlatives

In this coming-of-age journey, five friends reunite and reminisce on their days as teens in high school and their high school superlatives. Some have changed while others seem to be stuck in their ways forcing this group to learn, grow, and heal. There is drama, romance, comedy, and even violence. The good ole days.

  • Holland Culclager
    Director
  • Gwen Taylor
    Writer
  • Bradley Speed
    Writer
  • International Black Film Festival
    Producer
  • Holland Culclager
    Key Cast
    "Annaliese Holiday-Brown"
  • Bradley Speed
    Key Cast
    "Freddy Jules"
  • Gwen Taylor
    Key Cast
    "Lyric Banks"
  • Will Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Quincy Wallace"
  • Josh Dones
    Key Cast
    "Cassius Green"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy, Coming of age
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Tennessee State University
  • International Black Film Festival
    Nashville
    United States
Director Biography - Holland Culclager

Holland Culclager is a Kansas City native currently studying film and production at Tennessee State University. My goal in this is to be able to bring glory to God by shedding light on minorities in the media. This would allow young children and adults to see themselves portrayed in a more positive and versatile way. I have a passion for Jesus, videography, podcasts, and photography. Basically if it has anything to do with creativity, I'm all in! I believe that my love and gift of creating comes from my Creator.

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Director Statement

This film is the manifestation of high school superlatives and the effects of them as individuals take on college. When creating this story, director Holland Culclager tapped into her own experiences with high school and college expectations and cliques. The ultimate goal of this short film is to shed light on minorities and allow their stories to be told through the commentary of a second coming of age.