Don't Hang Up
Narrative Short | Long Beach, CA, United States
Short
Directed by: Diamond Batiste
Description: In rural Hayti, Missouri, matriarch Elizabeth Holiday confronts her past when an unexpected call from her former student, Jeremy, disrupts her routine. As they navigate their shared history and the challenges of their community, they're forced to confront harsh realities, igniting a journey of reconciliation and redemption.
Short
Directed by: Diamond Batiste
Description: In rural Hayti, Missouri, matriarch Elizabeth Holiday confronts her past when an unexpected call from her former student, Jeremy, disrupts her routine. As they navigate their shared history and the challenges of their community, they're forced to confront harsh realities, igniting a journey of reconciliation and redemption.
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Filmmaker Bio:
Diamond BatisteDiamond Batiste is a director, writer, producer, and founder of DiamondBFilms Productions who has been responsible for viral videos garnering BILLIONS of views. He has directed celebrities such as Janet Jackson, Nick Cannon, Terry Crews, Tiffany Haddish, Cam Newton, Jennifer Lopez, Quincy Combs (Bad Boy Records), Metta World Peace (NBA Laker Champion), Mike Beach (Soul Food, Waiting to Exhale, and Sons of Anarchy), and Amber Rose (model, socialite). In addition, Diamond Batiste has directed several social media influencers with a total reach (following) of over 100 million. He is also a United States Army veteran and graduated from Chapman University, earning his MFA in the directing program.
Additionally, Diamond has gained prowess as an expert on social media's influence in the entertainment world, being featured in a number of publications and conferences, including CBS, USA Today, Pitchfork, TMZ, Vibe, People, ETonline, and ABC. |
