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SCUM BOY Short Film Competition

SCUM

Description

A look at the off-the-wall psyche of Gen Z by way of visionary 3D artist Scum Boy, a young South African, Jewish transgender man living his life with illuminating fearlessness.

SCREENS AS PART OF SHORTS PROGRAM 3

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Bios

Allison Swank is an award-winning documentary filmmaker based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her work is grounded in a passionate curiosity about the world both past and present. Throughout her career she’s developed a flexible shooting style and contemporary visual edge that’s intimate, layered, sincere and fresh.

Contact

Allison Swank
The Swank Group
allison@allisonswank.com

Details

Country: South Africa

Year: 2020

Director: Allison Swank

Producer: Allison Swank

Executive Producer: Cindy Gabriel

Director of Photography: Travys Owen

Editor: William Kalmer

Music: Will Mono, Rose Bonica, River Moon

Featuring: Oliver Pohorille aka Scum Boy, Beulah Kruger, Rowallan Vorster, Riley Wilken

Running Time (minutes): 17

Language: English

Accessibility: Closed Captions Available

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