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The Cage

The Cage

a short film by Neighborhood Film Co.

Directed by Ricky Staub, The Cage is the story of a young man’s survival on North Philly’s streets as they entangle him with violence, anger, and death.  

Script Consultant & Acting Coach (for William Lee):  Nako Adodoadji

Acknowledgements

Qualified for Oscar Consideration – Best Narrative Short (2019)  
Grand Prize, Heartland Film Festival (2019)
Winner/Golden Trolley, Media Film  Festival (2018)
Vimeo Staff Pick (2018)
GOLD SCREEN/Young Directors Award, Cannes Lions International Festival (2017) 
Grand Prize at New York Shorts International Film Festival (2017)
Grand Prize, Social Justice Film Festival (2017)
Winner, New Filmmakers LA, Best Cinematography & Best Sound Design (2017)
Top 10 Shorts, Film Shortage (2017)
Addy’s Best of Show (2017)
Official Selection, Palm Springs International Short Festival (2017)
Official Selection, Newport Beach Film Festival (2017)
Official Selection, Carmel International Shorts Film Festival (2017)
Official Selection, Orlando Film Festival (2017)
Official Selection, LA Shorts International Festival (2017)
Official Selection, Reel Shorts Film Festival (2017)

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 © 2023 by Nako Adodoadji 

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