K.I.N.G.

Directed by Rashad Frett

Type of Project: Drama
Length: 12:00 minutes
Producer: Pierre Coleman
Editor: Rashad Frett
Cinematographer: Alejandro Miyashiro

A troubled Caribbean teen ventures into an unfamiliar city seeking a bond with his estranged father.

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A first generation American from a Caribbean background, Rashad Frett was taught from a young age to work hard for his goals. He was always fascinated in the arts but started pursuing it seriously after joining the U.S. Army. Experiencing 9/11 firsthand when his Army unit was sent to NYC to help with rescue/ evacuation, Frett wanted to make a positive impact on society. Telling stories through the power of the media became his passion. He is currently an MFA Candidate at NYU Tisch and is a recipient of the 2018-19 BAFTA-HBO scholarship and the Martin Scorsese Young Filmmakers scholarship. Additionally Frett is a Cinematographer with work that has screened in SXSW, LA Film Festival, and Urban Word Film Festival.