Marc Stanley Mozo

Short and innocent glimpses of human relationships through the lens of a photobooth aching for connection.

Ikay, a girl stricken with the skin disorder vitiligo, is often described as a living meme within her university. Upon discovering the powers of a magical black lipstick, "Icky Ikay" leads a double life as a social media influencer named Jessie. Set in a world of vlogs, dating apps and live videos, Black Lipstick reimagines the concept of beauty and acceptance in the age of social media.

Cedric goes to the wake of his deceased lover, James. While trying to gather the courage to tell James' mother, Carol, about their relationship, both Cedric and Carol journey through their memories with the departed. The film tackles grief and the many forms it takes.