Films
Our Annual Film Project
Since our founding, 11th Hour Creatives has produced an annual short film that brings emerging and seasoned Bay Area filmmakers together to collaborate, learn, and grow.
What’s Next
In 2026, we’re taking a creative pause from production to focus on what truly powers every great film: community.
This year, 11th Hour Creatives is dedicated to:
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Connecting filmmakers through monthly mixers in Vallejo (every 2nd Tuesday)
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Spotlighting local talent through our newsletter
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Sharing Bay Area film resources to help filmmakers find grants, crew, and collaborators
We’ll be back in 2027 with a brand-new short film — developed from the relationships and creativity sparked during this connection year.
Stay tuned, stay creating, and join us at an upcoming mixer to be part of the next story.
TWO WEEKS
ONE FOOL
Logline When a man starts suspecting that the girl he’s dating might secretly be a stripper, his wild investigation takes an unexpected turn — leading to a shocking, funny, and unforgettable moment when he crashes one of her performances. Screenings TBA Cast & Crew: Kevin - Derrick Hogan Jr Natasha - Sydney LaDay Jared - Patrick Greene Muscle Man 1 – Chipemba Salimu Muscle Man 2 – Armani Clone Princess - Aaryn Morgan Party Kids - Azariah Morgan • Rileigh Morgan • Sophia Morgan Kai Morgan • Devin Morgan Blackwell • Demi Rose Blackwell • Ivanna James-Rogers • Stacia James-Rogers Party Moms - Priscilla Lam • Michaela P. Shelton Directed by Dexx Broughton Written by Michaela P. Shelton Produced by Priscilla Lam, Temitope Adeniji, Airric Qualls, Darryl Merquillo Executive Producer – Priscilla Lam Director of Photography – Erika Jacob-Ware Edited by Kayla Robinson 1st Assistant Director - Sam Tam Production Design & Art – Hugo Martinez 1st Assistant Camera – Jessica Quintos 2nd Assistant Camera – Justin Harper Gaffer – Marques Du Pree Key Grip – Chipemba Salimu Wardrobe Stylist – Chandler Davis-Strickland Sound Designer – John Nathanss Sound Mixer – Nicholas Soriano Smith, Marquette Gant Colorist – Ryan Ayalla Face Painter – Camille On-Set Photographer – Hakeem Davis BTS Videographer – Cole S. Sexton Swing PA – Billy Finnegan IV Production Assistants – Stacie McClam, Mo Alagi, Jonathan Smith Special Thanks: Adaiah Morgan, Aaron Morgan, Edmondo Morgan III, Dena Rogers, Denise Morgan, ManicMind Creations, Fady Boules, Grace Ayisire, Vosa Ayisire, John Adeniji, Jogendra Singh, Kevin Stransberry
I USED TO LOVE HER
Logline A young professional's romance is suddenly put on pause when his partner is offered a career-defining opportunity, and an old flame's voice unexpectedly resurfaces on his answering machine. Screenings Hip Hop Film Festival, Harlem, NY - August 15, 2024 Cine Soul, Sacramento, CA - August 20, 2023 Indie Night Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA - August 5, 2023 SJ Film Collective, San Jose, CA - July 28, 2023 Bravemaker Film Festival, Redwood City, CA - July 16, 2023 Cast & Crew "Jerome": Jabriane Ross Executive Producer/ "Adrianna": Priscilla Lam "Tisha" (voice): Jade Jewel Sims "Tisha" (model)/ Production Assistant: Queen India Morgan Director/ Producer/ Production Designer/ Editor: Kayla Robinson Writer/ Producer: Lakota Adam Samuels Producer: Airric Qualls Director of Photography: Evan R Lee Assistant Camera: Carlos Mauricio Gonzalez Gaffer: Spencer Lemmon Grip: Lucas Berry Sound Recordist: Evan Gardiner Still Photography: Morgan Hamilton-Lee Sound Editor: Navi Viswanathan Music & Audio: Artlist
FOOD RUN
Log line An overconfident production assistant tries to impress production on his first day of work by completing what seems to be a simple food run. Screenings Bravemaker Film Festival, Redwood City, CA - July 14, 2024 Cast & Crew Jay: Amaru Davis AD (Actor): Tajianna Okechukwu Director (Actor): Rapheal Gavin Cashier: Kayla Danielle Robber 1: Philly B Robber 2: Courtney "Phresh" Oliver Director: Evan R Lee DP: Erica Ware 1st AC: Dexx Broughton 2nd AC: Lucas Berry Gaffer: Ryan Castaneda Art Director: Hugo Martinez Wardrobe Stylist: Imani Millz Wardrobe Assistant: Anthony Williams Stunt Coordinator: Richard Squeri Stunt Coordinator: Billy Finnegan On Set Photographer: Francis Okeefe Producer: Micheala P Shelton Producer & Executive Producer: Darryl Merquillo Producer & Executive Producer: Priscilla Lam Writer & Producer: Kiara Jones Location: Better Chew, Vallejo, CA
THE RECKONING
Log line The eldest of two siblings coerces the younger to face his fears and accept whatever punishment that may be awaiting him once their mother comes home, but she is already inside waiting to bring forth her reckoning. The bible says If you spare the rod, you will spoil the child, but the child says if you face HER alone... RIP! Screenings Bravemaker Film Festival, Redwood City, CA - July 16, 2023 Cine Soul, Sacramento, CA - August 20, 2023 Cast & Crew "Stevie": Marcel Patterson, Jr. "Sydney": Ceraiyah Royston "Her": Maresha Robinson Director/ Editor: Alexander Gonzalez Screen Writer/ Producer: Kristina K. Batiste Director of Photography/ Colorist: Tristan Smith 1st Assistant Camera: Kevin Mar 2nd Assistant Camera: Lucas Berry Gaffer: Colin Cusac Sound Recorder: Kevin Pennick Production Designer: Emily Artz Manicurist: Briana Wade Wardrobe Stylist: Natalie Burrell Locations: Rochelle and Kevin Herring Still Photographer: Paul Ouellette Producer: Airric Qualls Producer: Darryl Merquillo Executive Producer/ Producer: Priscilla Lam Sound Designer: Max Serwitz
THE FALL BACK
Log line When a new girl, Blake, arrives at a high school she hopes to make friends. But she must figure out who is genuine in order to make true connections with her peers. Cast & Crew "Olivia": Vikki Beretta "Shaina": Taylor McCray "Derrick": Jordan Covington "Blake"/ Produced/ Executive Producer:: Priscilla Lam "Student 1": Mandeep Kaur "Student 2": Mark McHenry "Student 3": Tasean Allen "Student 4": Pharoah T.K.E Harrington Screen Writer: Kim Collier Director: Kenneth Wong Producer/ Executive Producer: Airric Qualls Producer/ Executive Producer: Darryl Merquillo Director of Photography: Alex Ajayi Editor: Yaphiet Arefaine Composer: Nate Nathan First Assistant Director: Diquan Richard Director of Photography: Alex Ajayi Assistant Camera: Lucas Berry Sound Mixer: Evan R Lee Boom Operator 1: Chico Stokes Boom Operator 2: Will Vaughn On Set Photography: Gibran Leon Colorist: Mark McHenry Locations: Malibu Burgers, Oakland, CA
Press
2025
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BraveMaker
2024
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I am a Storyteller in Front and Behind the Camera! Priscilla Lam, 11th Hour Creatives!, The Eddrick Show
2023
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Keep short films short: Screenwriter Krys K talks making her dream come true with THE RECKONING, BraveMaker Film Festival Live
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Punk Kids feature film panel with Mike Heff, Jamal Trulove with short: I Used to Love Her., BraveMaker Film Festival Live
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Festival Continues To Showcase Local Filmmakers, The Observer
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Meet native Director Jack Kohler: Gift Of Fear, The Breakdown Podcast





