On the Cusp

Tommy Cuba, a renowned skateboarder from Newark, has competed in numerous tournaments and been profiled in top skating magazines. He is one of the founders of “Shorty’s Skate Park,” built by hand from scraps, has become a legendary hub for skating enthusiasts from all over the country. Despite a motherless childhood, Tommy owns a timeless joy for life and generosity of spirit that captivates all those around him. Yet, his deliberately insulated world cannot prepare him for the looming forces of change.

AWARDS:
Winner Jury's Choice, Documentary, 37th Black Maria Film and Video Festival, 2018.
Best Documentary Short, Best Shorts Competition, 2017.
Best Documentary Short, Impact Docs Awards, 2018.
Best Documentary Short, IndieFest Film Awards, 2017.

OFFICIAL SELECTION:
Short Documentary, LA Lift-Off Film Festival, 2018.
Short Documentary, Marina Del Rey Film Festival, 2018.
Short Documentary, Newark International Film Festival, 2018.
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Directed by Yuri Alves

Featuring: Tommy Cuba
Producers: Yuri Alves and Igor Alves
Executive Producers: Yuri Alves, Igor Alves, Mike Gomes
Associate Producers: Dan Dowding and Paul Burger
Consulting Producer: Christopher Santiago
Cinematographer: Michael Gomes
Editor: Caroline Sincaruk & Yuri Alves
Composer: Boris Ivanov
Sound Editing and Mix: Mert Ozcan
Assistant Camera: Caroline Sincaruk and Marco Penajoia
Gaffer: Gabriel Kurzlop
Sound: Victor Buitrago
Colorist: Alex Maclean
Production Coordinator: Li Kurzlop
Production Assistants: Erick Arce, Corey Brumfield, Steven Goncalves, Khadiyah Thomas, Sharon Wu

Post Production Sound Services: The Record House
Post Production Color Services: Rogue
In Association with: The Hidden Fortress

Production Company: DreamPlay Media
Made with support from: Newark Office of Film and Television, City of Newark.

Cast: Yuri Alves