April 29th premier features films by Lincoln College student Zaknafein Luken

 

[May 20, 2022]   On Friday, April 29, Z-Culture Productions–in partnership with LCTV–premiered two short films, “Delivery” and “The Plan”, at the Johnson Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Lincoln College.

Both films were written and directed by Zaknafein Luken, a 2022 graduate of Lincoln College, alongside a talented team of Lincoln College student actors and production crew, and with guidance from the LC Media Program led by John Malone and Bud Broyles.

Delivery is a story about a pizza delivery that goes wrong, and ends up asking some deep questions. Noah Henry and Spencer Davis star in leading roles, with support from Tom McLaughlin, Britney McLaughlin, and Kaylea Ingram.

The Plan follows four college students as they plan to rob a small town bank. What could go wrong? The film’s co-stars are Noah Henry, Kareem Burnett, Kenneth Miles, and Joshua Howard.

Noah Henry, one of the lead actors, says, "I have been a huge movie fan for many years but never thought I'd actually get to be a big part of making one; and even two! We put in a lot of hard work, but the reception has been far greater than I could've imagined and that makes it all more than worth it."

Writer/Director Zak Luken has already seen previous success, producing other short films like Hate Is Not Welcome Here, which recently won a Mid-American EMMY for Best Short Form - Non-Fiction Programming, and was nominated for 6 other international awards. And, just this week, word has come that The Plan has officially been selected to be a part of IMDB's Indie Short Fest in Los Angeles, CA.

"Seeing a year’s worth of hard work paying off is so rewarding. I wouldn't be here though without my cast & crew. They are the main reason why this all worked, so it would be criminal if I didn't thank them!" says Zak.

Delivery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlS5xB6pxSM

The Plan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rmz0_zr_s0

Also, search for the Zaknafein Luken channel on YouTube.

[Text and photos provided by Todd Henry]