SKANDALOUZ | Drama Short Film (2022)
“SKANDALOUZ” is a must see thriller short film that touches on domestic violence, infidelity, and deviousness within friendships. The film has garnered international success winning 6 awards in festivals across. Omar Cook makes his directorial debut in this award winning dramatic short film!
SYNOPSIS
Marcus Williams is a successful young lawyer on the verge of becoming Junior Partner. He is career driven and selfish in his motives. After Kayla Williams, his wife of 5 years, finds out Marcus is cheating, Marcus is left to deal with his own mess, with serious consequences. I
CREDITS
Director - Omar Cook
Assistant Director - Daniel Ray
Writer - Omar Cook
Producers - Omar Cook, Adonis Armstrong, Grady Tucker
Cast
Adonis Armstrong - “Marcus Williams”
Jessie Reeder - “Kayla Williams”
Omar Cook - “Derek”
Gentel Sharrie - “Stacy McCall”
Awards
Best Short Film - Art Film Awards
Best First-Time Filmmaker: Omar Cook - Couch Film Festival
Best Short Film - Halicarnassus Film Festival
Best Drama Short - New Age Cinemas and Scripts
Best Drama - Cyber Film Festival
Best Short Film - Knight of the Reel Awards
Best Narrative Short Film - Platonic Film Competition
Best Drama Short Film - New Age Cinemas and Scripts
Best First Time Filmmaker - Couch Film Festival
(Special Winner) Best Short - Halicarnassus Film Festival
(Nominated) Best Short Film - Art Film Awards
(Nominated) Best First-Time Filmmaker: Omar Cook - AltFF Alternative Film Festival
(Nominated) Best Actor: Adonis Armstrong - Black Panther International Film Festival
(Quarterfinalist) Best Actress: Jessie Reeder - Black Panther International Film Festival