Break Up, Baby
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Comedy, Short Films, 21-Apr-2021
A woman gets dumped by her boyfriend as everyone else in the world is deeply in love. Fareeha Khan writes and stars in “Break Up, Baby,” a sharply written and performed comedy that weaves in colorful touches of animation and surrealism. After a painful conversation at a diner ends their relationship, the woman sets out to find herself in the park only to be constantly reminded of the power of love. The film is a perfect vehicle for the distinctive delivery/attitude of Khan and the animated overlays add visual flourish. (see also: some NoBudge favorites - Eleanore Pienta, Ike Ufamodu, and Lorelei Ramirez - in inspired cameos). -KA. [Watch on the apps]. (12 minutes). Creator & Writer: Fareeha Khan. Director: Alec Cohen. Cast: Fareeha Khan, Brooks Allison, Calise Hawkins. Alex Song, Eleanore Pienta, Ike Ufamodu, Lorelei Ramirez. Animated Voice Overs: Rachel Kaly, Jessy Morner-Ritt, Guy Montgomery, Eva Victor. Director of Photography: Andy Zou. Animations: Greg Wilson. Editor: Chris Myers. Producer: Lauren Greenhall. Original Music By: Hugo Fowler.
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