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NINE NIGHT - Short Film | Fantasy, Supernatural | Tiny Scripted [TV-Y]

"Nine Night" is a poignant family drama centered on a young girl named Nelly, set during the Jamaican tradition of Nine Night, a celebration marking a loved one's passing. The story begins with Nelly reluctantly carrying a plate of traditional food at a lively family gathering, feeling disconnected amid the festivities honoring her father, Anthony, who is about to leave—presumably passing away. Nelly's confusion and distress deepen as she searches for her father inside the house, leading to a bittersweet encounter where Anthony explains the meaning of Nine Night, the enduring nature of the soul, and reassures her of his eternal love even after death. Nelly struggles to accept letting go, hoping that restoring her father’s room might somehow prevent his departure. Through their heartfelt conversation, Anthony imparts that love and spirit persist beyond physical presence, a lesson reinforced by a tale he shares about the immortality of the soul. After a final moment together, Nelly returns to the family altar, placing the food as an offering to honor her father, comforted by signs—like a gust of wind—that signal the continuity of his presence and love. The film elegantly blends themes of grief, tradition, and the supernatural, making the process of mourning accessible to young audiences while celebrating Afro-Caribbean cultural rituals and the resilience of family love. Directed by Moon Ferguson Written by Moon Ferguson, Adrianna Carter Produced by Kiara Diana, Lucien Christian Adderley, Richard 'Byrd' Wilson Director of Photography: Timothy Richardson Producer: Kiara Diana Executive Producer: Lucien Christian Adderley Executive Producer: Richard 'Byrd' Wilson Production Designer: Belle Brooks Associate Producers: Talia Bethany Associate Producers: Tiffany Franco Composer: Frederick Philp Editor: Moon Ferguson Barcelona Indie Awards - Nominee, Best Short Film Barcelona Indie Awards Third Culture Film Festival NZ Yosemite Fantasy Film Festival Daytona Beach Short Film Festival Atlanta Children's Film Festival