RICKY | short film by Rashad Frett by Rashad F.
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Logline: An Ex-Offender struggling with new freedom pursues redemption at all costs when given a job from his neighbor. FEATURE FILM VERSION PREMIERES IN THEATERS: APRIL 24, 2026 Written / Directed by Rashad Frett Editors: Sam Motamedi and Rashad Frett DP: Sam Motamedi 1st AC: Lin Que Ayoung 2nd AC: Dave Rawolle Sound Mixers: Olu Baker, Hasan Hadi Gaffer: Josh Therriault Executive Producer: Cary Fukunaga , Mark Manson, AJ Leon, James Cole, Jr. AWARDS & RECOGNITION 2019 Spike Lee Production Fund - Recipient 2021 Film Independent Fiscal Sponsorship 2021 Cary Fukunaga Production Fund - Winner 2023 Sundance Film Festival - Official Selection (World Premiere) 2023 First Run Film Festival - King Wasserman Award - Winner (1st Prize) / Craft Awards: Acting, Producing and Cinematography 2023 Durban International Film Festival - Official Selection 2023 Palm Springs ShortFest - Audience Award (Best Student Short) 2023 Hollyshorts - Official Selection 2023 TheWrap ShortList Film Festival - Official Selection 2023 Newark Black Film Festival - Official Selection 2023 Bronzelens Film Festival - Official Selection (Best Short Film Nominee) 2023 Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival - Official Selection 2023 Montclair Film Festival - Winner - Fiction Short Film Competition Jury Award 2023 Denver Film Festival - Official Selection 2023 Woodstock Film Festival - Winner -The Mark Braunstein award (Best Short Film) OSCAR QUALIFYING 2023 New Hampshire Film Festival - Official Selection 2023 Bushwick Film Festival - Official Selection 2023 WME Futurefest - Official Selection 2024 Florida Film Festival - Official Selection 2024 Maryland Film Festival - Official Selection 2024 Coney Island film Festival - Official Selection 2024 The Lower East Side Festival Of The Arts - Official Selection 2024 Black Wall Street Festival - Official Selection 2024 Conch Shell International Film Festival - Best Screenwriter and The Frank Alvin Silvera Best Lead Performer
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