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Waiting for C-row

Waiting for C-row tells the story of two prostitutes, Jenna and Candy, who struggle in different ways to cope with the abuse of their pimp and their jobs.

  • Aaron J. Stewart
    Director
  • Kaila Williams
    Assistant Director
  • Aaron J. Stewart
    Writer
  • Aaron J. Stewart
    Producer
  • Aaron J. Stewart
    Editor
  • Kaila Williams
    Production Coordinator
  • Ndeye Niang
    Key Cast
    "Jenna"
  • Chantia Jackson
    Key Cast
    "Candy"
  • Brian D. Hills
    Key Cast
    "C-row"
  • Marlynn Pollard
    Key Cast
    "Sasha"
  • Noah Campbell
    Sound
  • Cici Koueth
    Director of Photography
  • Matthew Castello
    Music
  • Nicholas Spataro
    Music
  • Joseph Novello
    Music
  • Ezekiel Clare
    Lighting
  • Mariel Cipriaso
    Lighting
  • Jeanna Dipaolo
    Makeup
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    32 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 18, 2022
  • 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:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Swedish International Film Festival

    Best First Time Filmmaker
  • Independent Shorts Awards

    Honorable Mention - Film Noir
  • Indie Short Fest

    Semi-Finalist
Director Biography - Aaron J. Stewart

Aaron was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, and was raised in Highland, NY. He always admired actors, directors, and creators on film and stage, and decided to pursue the arts as a career when he attended Dutchess Community College; There, he graduated with an associate degree in Performing Arts. During his time at DCC, he did internships, independent studies, and mentorships to enhance his knowledge of film and theater production. He performed in multiple plays/short films around the Hudson Valley during that time to sculpt his performance skills. He also participated in multiple writing and directing showcases around the area. In 2017, Aaron was accepted to the prestigious and highly competitive SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory. There, Aaron honed the skills of an actor but simultaneously developed himself as a Writer/Director. He developed works at Playwrights Horizons, Directed short plays at the Powerhouse Theater, and eventually, created his own production company; "Moondevil Productions". Aaron Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in 2021.

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Director Statement

Waiting for C-row is a character study of two sex workers struggling to make ends meet.

The film touches on the darker taboo subject of the pimp life style from the perspectives of the prostitutes.

Love, lust, and toxicity are all heavy themes in this film.