World Premiere
Showings
Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 11 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Genre: Drama
Interests: Black Cinema
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: None
Release Year: 2026
Film Overview
In a world turned yellow, a man who feels unfit for this reality returns to his mother’s home with a simple but difficult question: can I kill myself before you die? The film follows how they both face this unthinkable request.
It is a surreal and emotional journey that asks what it means to feel unseen, and explores the redemptive power of being understood. Based on the 2024 album One Year, the film blends narrative storytelling with spoken word poetry (including Grammy-nominated poets Aja Monet and Sekou Andrews, and Tony Award winner LaChanze). Beach Day offers a raw, honest exploration of mental health.
Film Contact: Brandon Jordan
Film Website: https://www.tmo.productions/beach-day
Film Email: brandon@tmo.productions
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Brandon XIV
Produced By
Shane Snow, Sylvia Brindis, Brandon XIV, Jessica Black
Screenwriting
Brandon XIV
Cinematographers
Mark James
Editors
Brendan Jamieson
Principal Cast
Richard David, Aja Monet, Sekou Andrews, LaChanze