Directed by
Trey Edward Shults
Produced by
Jim Wilson
Kevin Turen
Written by
Trey Edward Shults
Featuring
Kelvin Harrison Jr
Lucas Hedges
Taylor Russell
Alexa Demie
Neal Huff
Clifton Collins Jr.
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Sterling K. Brown
Sponsored by

2019 | English | USA
• Closing Night
• WINNER: HIFF27 Zicherman Family Foundation Screenwriting Award
Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, WAVES traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family—led by a well-intentioned but domineering father—as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. From acclaimed director Trey Edward Shults (KRISHA, HIFF 2015), WAVES is a heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.