
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: 14 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Genre: Drama, Heart
Interests: Black Cinema
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: Closed
Release Year: 2025
Film Overview
David has spent years performing as Honey the Bear, the beloved mascot of the DC Ironpaws, bringing his signature mix of local style, humor and heart. But on his final day in the suit, David struggles with the loss of identity that comes without Honey. Worse, he’s disheartened by the team’s new corporate rebranding, one that strips the character of his cultural authenticity in the name of more "broader" appeal. As David is pressured to make questionable choices in the name of the Bear, he must decide whether to quietly walk away or finally speak up and reclaim his voice beneath the fur.
Film Contact: Jasmine Johnson
Film Website: https://ajjjthing.com
Film Email: Jas.j.johnson@gmail.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By

Jasmine J. Johnson
Produced By
Doménica Castro, Constanza Castro, Mary Bonney, Andrew Post
Screenwriting
Jasmine J. Johnson
Cinematographers
Veronica Bouza
Editors
Tiffany Lin
Principal Cast
David Carzell, Daniel di Tomasso, Pauline Dyer, Darryl Keith