FILM

Samira Vera Cruz is Cabo Verdean and she is a filmmaker. She majored in film studies with a minor in Global Communication at the American University of Paris (AUP), in France. Though Samira is a film director she states, “I never thought I’d be a director. I was pretty convinced I would always be a …

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Assimilate is a 13 minute short film packed with struggle, love and drama. The film was written, directed and edited by Zandir Santos. It was filmed primarily in France and in Cape Verde, the locations where the film takes place. Zandir says, "We selected real life locations. Using real life locations, for me, is the …

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JODY JARESS: CELEBRATED ACTRESS'S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT Jody Jaress is a multi talented entertainer with an extensive acting career. Her filmography is extensive from television to film.   Jody's film appearances include Hollywoodland and Chain Link, among others. In television she's made guest appearances in Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles (FOX), Days Of Our Lives (NBC), So …

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CLARE VINING: IMPRESSIVE AND AMBITIOUS 15 YEAR OLD FILMMAKER Clare Vining is a 15 year old filmmaker and she’s a devout Christian. In keeping with her faith she recently completed and released her short film, Seek First, now available on MarilynFilms.com.   Seek First is a short film based on the Bible verse Matthew 6:33 …

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SOLEIDY MENDEZ: NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AWARD WINNING ACTRESS Soleidy Mendez is an award winning actress who hails from the Dominican Republic and is now based in New York City. Of her most recent accolades she was the winner of the USA 2018 Nespresso Talents that featured her work at Tribeca and Cannes Film Festivals.   She’s …

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