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.
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Aaron J. StewartDirector
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Kaila WilliamsAssistant Director
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Aaron J. StewartWriter
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Aaron J. StewartProducer
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Aaron J. StewartEditor
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Kaila WilliamsProduction Coordinator
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Ndeye NiangKey Cast"Jenna"
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Chantia JacksonKey Cast"Candy"
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Brian D. HillsKey Cast"C-row"
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Marlynn PollardKey Cast"Sasha"
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Noah CampbellSound
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Cici KouethDirector of Photography
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Matthew CastelloMusic
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Nicholas SpataroMusic
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Joseph NovelloMusic
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Ezekiel ClareLighting
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Mariel CipriasoLighting
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Jeanna DipaoloMakeup
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:32 minutes 29 seconds
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Completion Date:July 18, 2022
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Production Budget:3,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Swedish International Film Festival
Best First Time Filmmaker -
Independent Shorts Awards
Honorable Mention - Film Noir -
Indie Short Fest
Semi-Finalist
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.
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.