Jarrah

Running time: 10-15 minutes
Production format: Super 16mm, Color
Genre: Drama

Synopsis: Haunted by memories of a broken relationship, Oscar goes on a desperate search for intimacy. When a potential hook-up goes wrong he decides to join a 'Cuddle Group'. Here he meets Aida, a woman determined to solve his problems.
A story of heartbreak and loneliness in New York City.

Notes: Stills by Nicolas Wagner and Louisa Bailey. Check them out here.

Cast:

 • Oscar - Yuval Boim
 • Aida - Yvette Mercedes
 • Sani - Junes B Zahdi
 • Tara - Tara Howard
 • Dave - Tom Webb
 • Tonya - Laura Maxwell

Crew:

 • Producer - Sally Kewayosh
 • DP - Zelmira Gainza-Bemberg
 • Camera Assistants - Brooke Swaney, Vincent Ma, Grainger David
 • Assistant Director - Caroline Oliveira
 • Gaffers - Stephen Dypiangco, Trisha Solyn, Jae Choe, Andinh Ha,
 • Grips - John Reilly, Luca Faes, Marc Parees
 • Sound Recordists - Jon Malkiel, Shang-Sing Guo
 • Production Designer - Shaun Fillion
 • Production Stills - Nicolas Wagner, Louisa Bailey

Festivals:

 • 2008 Iris Prize Festival, Wales FINALIST
 • MTV/Logo The Click List: Best in Short Film, Season 6

 • 2008 Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Australia
 • 2008 Brooklyn International Film Festival, USA
 • NewFest: New York Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, USA
 • Outfest 2008: Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, USA
 • Sao Paulo International Film Festival, Brasil
 • 2008 Indianapolis Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, USA
 • Festival de Films Gays & Lesbiens de Paris, France
 • Mezipatra, Czech Gay & Lesbain Film Festival Prague, Czech Republic
 • 2009 Mardi Gras Film Festival Sydney, Australia
 • 2009 Verzaubert Film Festival, Germany