Candid
“Faced with the memory of her late mother, an aspiring street photographer takes a surreal journey through the city as she reconciles her future and her relationship with her father.”
Synopsis
In the midst of college application season, Ace struggles with the choice between going off to California to pursue her passion for photography at an art school or staying at home with her father in Atlanta after the recent death of her mother. Ace’s late mother’s memory remains a strong presence as she takes a surreal journey through the city to reconcile her future and her relationship with her father.
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Mentorship Program - Candid Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabrielle Shepard
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabrielle Shepard
- Original Score
- Jongnic Bontemps
- Original Title
- Candid
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabrielle Shepard
Gabrielle Shepard
Jongnic Bontemps
Donte Lee
J. Cooper Arbios
Gabrielle Shepard, Stephen "Dr" Love, Octavia Spencer, Mike Jackson, Blake Pickens
Department Leadership Roster
Gabrielle Shepard
Director
Stephen "Dr" Love
Producer
Donte Lee
Director of Photography
Blake Pickens
Producer
Gabrielle Shepard
Writer
Roberta Marie Munroe
Producer
J. Cooper Arbios
Editor
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What is Candid about?
In the midst of college application season, Ace struggles with the choice between going off to California to pursue her passion for photography at an art school or staying at home with her father in Atlanta after the recent death of her mother. Ace’s late mother’s memory remains a strong presence as she takes a surreal journey through the city to reconcile her future and her relationship with her father.
Who directed Candid?
Candid was directed by Gabrielle Shepard.
Who stars in Candid?
The principal cast of Candid includes Alisha Wainwright, Persia White, Darrin Henson, Shelby Schrom, India R. McGee.
When was Candid released and how long is it?
Candid was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Candid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candid was composed by Jongnic Bontemps.