Sweet Yellow Heart

Sweet Yellow Heart

An award-winning short film by Esirom.

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About The Film

Synopsis

After a break-up, a young woman gets a visit from her ex-boyfriend in her dream who reveals to her a secret message through a beautiful yellow flower. This film explores the different forms of love and the various stages of grief a person goes through after a break-up.

Film Specifications

Release Date

June 30, 2022

Running Time

29m 57s

Country

Jamaica

Language

English

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Color

Color

In The Press

Awards & Recognition

Award Winner

Best First Time Director
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival 2022

World Film Carnival - Singapore
2022

Druk International Film Festival
2022

Crown Wood International Film Festival
2022

Honors & Finalists

Honorable Mention
Black Swan International Film Festival 2022

Honorable Mention
Athens Int'l Monthly Art Film Festival 2022

Semi-Finalist, Best Short Film
Blackboard International Film Festival 2022

Official Selections

Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival
2023

Golden Short Film Festival
2022

I Will Tell International Film Festival
2022

Conch Shell International Film Fest
2022

Cast & Crew

Original Concept By

Michael Morrissey

Director & Writer

Danielle Russell

Producers

Executive Producers: Esirom Limited, Alex Morrissey

Producer: Esirom Limited

Cast

  • Oessha Lucas as Woman
  • Hector Lincoln as Man
  • Hilary Nicholson as "Ms. Edna"
  • Adrian Anderson as "Young Caleb"
  • Shak-quera South as "Stacy"
  • Taylor Jade Johnson as "Young Rachel"
  • Marlon Walker as "Mr. Brown"
  • Nicholas Amore as "Adult Caleb"
  • Janine Coombs as "Adult Rachel"
  • Odaine Clarke as "Pastor"
  • Joshua Welcom as "Caleb's Son"
  • Jahsent Murdock as "Voicemail Recording"

Crew

  • Director of Photography: Miguel Manning
  • Production Managers: Brianne Stewart, Sosiessia Nixon
  • 1st Assistant Director: Joshua Paul
  • 2nd Assistant Director: Kevin Jackson
  • 1st Assistant Camera: Wentworth Kelly
  • 2nd Assistant Camera: Andre Lumsden
  • Production Designer/Art Director/Wardrobe: Camille Chedda
  • Make-Up Artist: Katherine Johnson
  • Sound and Boom Operator: Dwayne Palmer
  • Gaffer-Best Boy: Kaiel Eytle
  • Grip: Lindon Clarke
  • Locations Manager: Joel Thyme
  • Script Supervisor: Joshua Paul

Crew (Cont.)

  • Production Assistant: Adriel Irwin
  • BTS Photographer: Tajé Carter
  • Website Developer: Esirom Limited
  • PR: Davida-Mae Chambers
  • Transportation: Anthony Morgan

Post-Production

  • Editor: Joshua Paul
  • Music Consultant: Joel Moder Ashbourne
  • Composer: Janine Coombs
  • Post Production Coordinator: Danielle Russell
  • Post Production Assistant: Jahsent Murdock
  • Sound Engineer: Shenell Johnson
  • Post Production Audio Facility: Alternative Music

Special Thanks To

Red Stripe Jamaica Limited 1962 Productions Limited St. Augustine's Anglican Church The Community of Porus, Manchester Pauline Brown and Family Jampro Alternative Music Limited