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  CHERYL ALLISON
WOW FILMS strives to create thought provoking stories that deepen our understanding of the human spirit. 
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Regional Emmy nomination - Documentary 

DIRECTOR:
Cheryl Allison | Producers: Carina Rush, Natalie Murray, Cheryl Allison

​The use of archival footage including suffragettes, Anita Hill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, JFK and more helps support the modern day voices of women and men as the film weaves together a story of the ongoing fight for gender equality dating back 100+ years. Inspired by the national reckoning that occurred for women in the Fall of 2017, the film highlights prominent ministers, politicians, teachers, students, social workers and more as they discuss the #metoo movement, rape culture, the role of the church and initiatives taking place within the community and State to bring-forth change. 
Grassroots change starts at the community level and while the film focuses on the Dallas, TX. area, the message is universal. ​

The documentary feature was the winner of seven awards including Best Director at the Southampton Int. Film Festival (UK) and accepted into 17 film festivals worldwide, Shatter the Silence is now available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo On-Demand.  Learn more about the film at www.shatterthesilencefilm.com ​and watch the Official Trailer below. 

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DIRECTOR: Cheryl Allison | PRODUCERS: Gregory G. Allen, Carine Rush, Cheryl Allison | WRITTEN BY: Gregory G. Allen

After a gay purge, four best friends are surviving by living in fake marriages to each other. They secretly meet once a week to see their true spouse and play a "game" where they reminisce about their former openly gay lives. After 3 years of weekly gatherings, they must determine if their clandestine meetings are worth risking their lives. In one night, emotions run high, friendships begin to unravel and everything changes in an instant.

The narrative short film was an official selection into 33 film festivals worldwide including screening at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase sponsored by the American Pavilion.  The film garnered numerous awards and is distributed on REVRY TV. The film will also be released on Amazon Prime in 2020.  For more info on the film visit  hidingindaylight.com and watch the Official Trailer below. 

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DIRECTOR: Dave Thomas | PRODUCERS: Cheryl Allison, Carina Rush, Dave Thomas​ | WRITTEN BY: David B. Kear |
MUSIC BY:  multi-awarding winning international artist MOBY. 

The story of a strained relationship between a mother and her teenaged son as she comes to terms with a past sexual assault and ultimately finds the courage to confront it.

The narrative short film was the winner of over 12 awards and accepted into 27 film festivals worldwide.  Cheryl starred in the film and received Best Actress at the Southampton Int. Film Festival, Reeling East Texas Film Festival, IndieFest Awards, LA Shorts Film Awards and the Accolades Award Competition.  The film can be seen below or for free on Vimeo. 

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