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In this silent short film, a woman goes about her days much like any other middle-class urbanite—grabbing her morning coffee, running errands, meeting up with a friend for happy hour... But in place of the currencies, commodities, and status symbols that society has deemed valuable, she has gone rogue, dealing in her own kind of capital. Everyone is flummoxed into humoring her, but does she know a hawk from a handsaw?

"Aquarium”
Lyrics: Bénédicte Grimault (Belle du Berry)
Music: Ali Boudrahem (Potzi), Bénédicte Grimault (Belle du Berry), François Jeannin, David Lewis, Manohisoa Razanajato (SACEM)
Performed by Paris Combo Courtesy of Polydor (France) under license from Universal Music Enterprises

Watch the full film here:

Who gets to decide what's valuable? A silent short about a woman who lives life with a bold twist. Set to "Aquarium" by Paris Combo.

"Aquarium”
Lyrics: Bénédicte Grimault (Belle du Berry)
Music: Ali Boudrahem (Potzi), Bénédicte Grimault (Belle du Berry), François Jeannin, David Lewis, Manohisoa Razanajato (SACEM)
Performed by Paris Combo Courtesy of Polydor (France) under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Starring: Shakirah DeMesier  

Written & Directed by: Masa Gibson

Distribution

Nothing Is Real was picked up for non-exclusive theatrical distribution by Spotlight Cinema Networks. From June 24 to July 21, 2022, it appeared as part of the Cinelife Preshow (starting 20 minutes before all feature presentation showtimes) at partnering theaters nationwide.

Screenings and Awards
Year Event Status/Award
2022 The People's Film Festival Best Cinematography
2022 Katra Film Series Official Selection
2022 Festival of Cinema NYC Official Selection
2022 Philip K Dick Film Festival Official Selection
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