HARD

A teenage boy experiences awkwardness and struggles to navigate the uncertainties of his sexuality after his first time with a girl doesn’t go as expected, forcing him to confront his feelings of desire for his best friend.

Starring Xavier Clyde, Chris Pearson, Nia Sondaya

12min 05sec / USA / 2021

Winner AUDIENCE AWARD New York City Short Film Festival, FIRST PRIZE ALTERNATIVE SPIRIT Rhode Island International Film Festival

Official Selection Hollyshorts; Outfest Fusion; NewFest; Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival; Washington DC Reel Affirmations; Atlanta’s Out on Film; Pittsburgh’s Reel Q.

Produced by Film Independent and Project Involve 2021.