Backseat Boys

An upcoming artist and one of his romantic flings jockey for who will crack first.

Short Film | Coming of Age / Romance | 7 Min

Writer, Director, Editor, Executive producer

Backseat Boys is based on the Spike Chester song of the same name. I strived to create a visual for the song without creating the traditional music video aesthetic.

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Oba Productions & Caramel Productions


CAST

Bwalya Chisanga - Ashanti

Bobby Coston - Spike

Olivia Bryant - Tori


CREW

Best Boy - Ben Wiggins

Production Designer - Braylyn Voller

Set Dresser - Jacob Kerstetter

Stylist - Sami Slone

Hair & Makeup - Chloe Chanel

BTS Photography - Nico Trainer

Set PA’s - Blake Hennigan & Heidi Vazquez

Producer - Pedro Rocha

Director of Photography - Nathan Navarrette

Casting Director - Mikaela Free

Assistant Director - Fred Ewelike

Sound Mixer/Post Sound - Alex Rodriguez

Gaffer - Christian Baker

Key Grip - Raymond Lo


OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

  • Oak Cliff Film Festival x SZN Change | Closing Film | 2023

  • Besla Film Festival | 2023

  • Lift-Off Global Network | First-Time Filmmaker Nominee | 2023


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Behind the scenes