Experiencing Interruptions?

Petal

A couple experience shame and forgiveness before finding themselves back where they started.

  • Derek Yancey Jr.
    Director
    Stride, Forgiveness
  • Derek Yancey Jr.
    Writer
    Stride, Forgiveness
  • Derek Yancey Jr.
    Producer
    Stride, Forgiveness
  • Emily Yancey
    Producer
  • Samara Yancey
    Producer
  • Samara Yancey
    Key Cast
  • Trey Wilson
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    experimental, romance, drama
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Canon EOS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • BlackStar Film Festival
    Philadelphia
    United States
    August 3, 2019
    Favorite Youth Film (18-22)
  • BlackStar Film Festival
    Philadelphia
    United States
    August 3, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Dividing Lines Symposium
    Kennesaw, GA
    United States
    February 8, 2019
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • In Short Film Festival
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    December 27, 2018
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Derek Yancey Jr.

Derek "Derek." Yancey Jr. is a film director and cinematographer based in Gaithersburg, MD. He has won awards in multiple mediums, including film, photography, design and animation.

Functioning as both director and director of photography for films, music videos, and television. His technical approach to cinematography is primarily concerned with creating a distinct separation of light and darkness or chiaroscuro, while also using natural lighting to give scenes a realistic and natural feel.

Derek is a graduate from Regent University with a B.A. in Cinema & Television, and the founder of the production company, Moon Bear. Offering services which range from producing video content for agency’s, brands and production companies. To providing animated video courses for learning platforms.

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Director Statement

Thank you to everyone who has embraced this film and the ideas expressed within it. I never thought it would have made as big of an impact as it has today but I am forever grateful.

I'm praying people continue to experience this film for years to come.