Leila (2006)

Leila's a woman who fears love. But an unlikely bond with an eccentric stranger formed through the art and passion of dance opens her heart.

Director:

Hanelle M. Culpepper

Writers:

Hanelle M. Culpepper, T. Ann Culpepper

Stars:

Akrosia Samson, Ismael 'East' Carlo, Sinbad

Cast

Credited cast:
Akrosia Samson	...	Leila
Ismael 'East' Carlo	...	Robbie
Sinbad	...	Leila's Uncle
Carlos Gómez	...	Attacker
Richard Courtney	...	Bus Driver
Johnny Ashenafi	...	Cop
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ebenezer Badeg	...	Basketball Boy
Zyda A. Baldwin	...	Singing Daughter
Giddy Benefee	...	Girlfriend 1
T. Ann Culpepper	...	Pregnant Mother
Lorenzo De La Cruz	...	Dancer
Byron Estrada	...	Valet
Christiana Giorgio	...	Girlfriend 3
Marie Giorgio	...	Mother Chasing Son
Brent Lemacks	...	Invited Customer

Storyline

Leila's a woman who fears love due to a tragic experience that occurred while she was enjoying her passion - salsa. The experience not only closed her heart, but it extinguished her desire for the dance. Years later, Leila is literally living in this state of mind at the coffee shop where she works. The place remains cold and empty, just like she is emotionally. One day, an eccentric yet charming stranger, Robbie, steps off a bus and into her life with one goal -- to get into her heart before it's too late. By reconnecting her to the art and passion of dance she loves, he helps her find the courage to come to terms with her inner demons and reopen her heart.

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Taglines:

Vibrant dancer Leila survives an attack that extinguished her passion for dance. One day an eccentric stranger waltzes into her life and helps Leila reclaim her passion and life before it's too late.

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Akrozee Productions, Hanelle Bay Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

13 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1