Run is a seven minute mini-film and music video co-directed by Edreys Wajed and Dominic Luongo. The video, which went viral only days after it's launch on YouTube, has received more than a half million views. Run artistically explores the process of losing yourself in a relationship, and the darkness, confusion and hopelessness involved in trying to rediscover and regain your wholeness once the relationship is no more. Coincidentally, the film raises other issues and fine details, left for the viewer to interpret and contrast with their own experiences. The short film was filmed entirely in Western New York featuring Buffalo talent.
Edreys Wajed, performing under the stage name of Billy Drease Williams, is a talented hip hop artist who focuses on giving positive messages through the spoken word and musical video. He is the recipient of features in Billboard Magazine, Urb Next 1000, Myspace Music; music placements to Lions Gate Films, ESPN Video Games and HBO; as well as selections to NXNE, Warped Tour, and CMJ Music Festivals.
For more information on Billy Drease Williams please visit:
http://www.goodmorningamy.com/
http://www.billydrease.com/
http://www.dtr45.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/deepthinka
About the WNY Black Film Festival
The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Buffalo Alumnae Chapter in collaboration with Masten District Council member Demone Smith, introduced the Western New York Black Film Festival in 2002. Its goal is to educate the public on vital issues affecting the African American community and support the efforts of independent filmmakers in their quest to tell much needed stories. The festival will take place again this Sunday, February 27 at 3pm. Tickets are $5 per show and can be purchased in advance at the Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre and at the door. For more information click here.
Source:
Tony Caferro, DTR45
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