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NICE TALKING TO YOU
Short Film | 2018
Two strangers – both hearing persons – form an instant connection at an American Sign Language event, talking exclusively in ASL. They spend the night together, strolling through NYC, enjoying a newfound attraction without a spoken word uttered between them.
Director: Saim Sadiq
Writers: Saim Sadiq and Joseph Capotorto
Producer: Joseph Capotorto
Cinematographer: Federico Spiazzi
Production Design: Idrees
Editor: Saim Sadiq, Jasmin Tenucci
Sound Designer: Ryan Billia
Starring: Bane Fakih, Colin Bates
Awards
Best Producer — Columbia University Film Festival 2018
Jury Selects — Columbia University Film Festival 2018
IFP Audience Award — Columbia University Film Festival 2018
Outstanding Achievement in Comedy Award — Columbia University Film Festival 2018
Student Choice Award — Columbia University Film Festival 2018
Vimeo Award for Best Director — Columbia University Film Festival 2018
Official Selection
2019 SXSW International Film Festival (USA)
2019 Encounters International Film Festival (England)
2019 HollyShorts Film Festival (USA)
2019 Palm Springs International ShortFest (USA)
