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Means of Defense
Synopsis: Means of Defense is a story to examine how we choose our loyalties. We are often grouped in society based on our race, culture and religion; but what priority does our basic humanity and spirituality play in how we see ourselves and how we are connected?
Written & Narrated by Aakowa | Illustrated by Sae Kimura, Pamela Mauro | Voiceovers – Irena Huljak (Maple), Geoff Mays (James), Lindsay Owen Pierre (Aaru/Jefferson Johnson), Obi Kudu (Cain Winter) Fode Bangoura (Leason), Scott McCulloch (Sal), Assistant (Michael Edwards)
All music written & produced by: Aakowa
Rated M – Language, Graphic Violence
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More Than A Dream
Synopsis: How far are you willing to go to follow your dreams? What are you willing to sacrifice? In More Than A Dream, everything is at stake for our main character.
Written & Narrated by Aakowa | Illustrated by Sae Kimura
All music written & produced by: Aakowa
Rated PG
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Lost Friends & Metaphors
Synopsis: Sometimes we believe the events in our life are happening randomly, not realizing that almost everything we do is about cause and effect; choice and consequence. Lost Friends & Metaphors as a story demonstrates that lesson.
Written & Narrated by Aakowa | Illustrated by Sketch One
All music written & produced by: Aakowa
Rated M – Sexually suggestive content
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Strangers Apart
Synopsis: We all have moments we wish would have back if we had the chance. Especially when there is a chance for something special to happen romantically, the ‘what-if’ possibilities can really create feelings of regret, as is the case in this short film, Strangers Apart.
Written & Directed by: Aakowa | Feat. Suchiththa Wickremesooriya, Natasha Krishnan | Music by: Aakowa
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Rated G
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Behind Closed Doors
Synopsis: You never really know what is happening Behind Closed Doors. The topic of domestic abuse is not easy to talk about, so we can only imagine what it’s like for those who are experiencing it in their daily lives.
Written & Directed by: Aakowa | Feat. Robert Bellissimo, Katherine Cappellacci
Rated: M – Mature themes
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YouTube Couples Therapy
Synopsis: Everybody on social media wants to portray the best of themselves, and will often to go great lengths to show the world how perfect their life is – even when it’s not.
Written & Directed by: Aakowa | Feat. Melanie Grant, Drew Chale
Rated: PG
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The Wise Man of the Hallawaya
Synopsis: In the story, The Wise Man of the Hallawaya, we explore the forces that pull us back ‘home’, and what drives us to leave in the first place.
Written & Narrated by Aakowa | Illustrated by Sketch One | Jillian Rees-Brown (Papina) | Isai Rivera Blas (Sani) | Karina Milech (Daughter/Desk clerk)
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Rated: PG
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Nun Other Sacrifice
Synopsis: It’s very noble to want to help and serve others, but make no mistake that there is a price to pay for choosing that path. Anybody seeking to enter a life of service should read Nun Other Sacrifice to grasp just how problematic it can get.
Written & Narrated by Aakowa | Illustrated by Sae Kimura | Mirra Kardonne (Candice), Natasha Buckeridge (Sister Margaret), Rehaset (Mia), Lorenzo Pagnotta (Arlo)
Rated: PG
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Ancient Laws of Attraction
Synopsis: There is no set formula when it comes to making new friends. However, some are closed-minded to accept people into their circle if they are different. In Ancient Laws of Attraction, we can see that not all true friendships will look alike. In fact, often it is the opposite.
Written & Narrated by Aakowa | Illustrated by Sae Kimura | Luke Kimball (Bo), Adam Chow (Junjie Jie), Alicia Alexander (Jenna Oda), Andrew Legg (Latenight host), Philip Edwards (Bo’s friend)
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Rated: PG
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Insinuations
Synopsis: It’s very difficult to know how to deal with people who are making jokes at your expense. Regardless of the reactions you may have, Insinuations shows that words have an ability to cause some real harm.
Written & Directed by: Aakowa | Feat. Gabe Hudson, Rita Deverell, Garrett Mallory Scott | Filmed & Edited by: Ren Boston
Rated: PG
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Channel Into Our Lives
Synopsis: There are many events happening in our world, which might not be affecting you personally – unless you let it. Channel Into Our Lives examines the power of television and social media on our psyche, when the worlds problems invades our personal space.
Written & Directed by: Aakowa | Feat. Andrew Bee, Celest Chong
Rated: PG
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Trip for the Homeless
Synopsis: Do you consider the problems homeless people are facing? Do you ever ask yourself what their story might be? In Trip for the Homeless, we have front-row access to a homeless man, once brilliant, but seemingly struggling with mental health issues.
Written & Directed by: Aakowa | Feat. Fode Bangoura
Rated: PG
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