An American teenage girl visits her family in Jamaica and uncovers a secret that changes the way she sees the people she loves. This film explores the culture of silence amongst women, the kinds of secrets we keep and who they're actually protecting.
Winner of the Vimeo Staff Pick Award at the 2018 Hamptons International Film Festival.
"This film masterfully navigated through delicate questions regarding trust and loyalty, when they’re thrown into turmoil following an act of sexual abuse. Anchored by outstanding performances from its two young leads and a nuanced directorial approach, we present the Vimeo Staff Pick Award to "Cross My Heart" by Sontenish Myers." - Vimeo Curation
Cross My Heart, Written & Directed by Sontenish Myers, 13m34s
An American teenage girl visits her family in Jamaica and learns a secret that changes the way she sees the people she loves.
“The film asks the question: What happens when the person you Love hurts the person you Love? Determining the right thing to do can be maddening.”
- Sontenish Myers
Recognition:
Palm Springs Int’l Film Festival - Alexis Award for Best Emerging Student Filmmaker 2018
Hamptons International Film Festival, Vimeo Staff Pick Award 2018
LA Film Festival
Urbanworld Film Festival
Seattle International Film Festival
Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival
BlackStar Film Festival
HollyShorts Film Festival
DC Black Film Festival
Female Eye Film Festival
East End Film Festival
Indie Memphis Film Festival
Cucalorous Film Festival
…and more!