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Section A
October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:40 pm
Saturday
Director/Writer: Shandrea Evans
Producer: Lexx Truss, Kendra Mitchell
Narrative, 8:35
Feeling homesick after moving to Los Angeles, a young woman begrudgingly visits her great-aunt where she discovers friendship, communal history, and her new city through a fresh lens.
Crown
Writer: Nofisat Almaroof, Karisma Jay
Directed by: Nofisat Almaroof, Karisma Jay
Producers: Nofisat Almaroof, Karisma Jay, Nirine S. Brown
Narrative, 20 min.
Consumed by ballet, Afro-PUNK , and futuristic style- the last thing on Nia’s mind is her hair. her ex 90s prom queen mother Robyn however, is a different story. After learning Nia’s mane needs to be slayed for a dance audition that could change their
lives, Robyn initiates Nia into the tense world of black hair. It’s giving Pandora’s box at the beauty supply store and rollercoaster ride on wash day, all towards the glory of the perfect stage bun. On audition day an unexpected malfunction pushes Nia to fight for her life on the dance floor. This struggle helps Nia and Robyn finally uncover who really wears the crown.
How I Got Over
Director/Writer: Valerie Udeozor
Producers: University Of Louisville and Valerie Udeozor
Documentary, 22 min.
Delores Gordon Alleyne now Age 90 is the first black woman to graduate from University of Louisville Medical School in 1957. In the short documentary narrated with rap music, her story is used to promote health professions in the black community.
Hearsay
Director/Writer: Banban Cheng
Producer: Sheena Alexis Suarez
Narrative, 17 min.
Set in a Chinatown beauty salon, “Hearsay” follows Lili, an outgoing and talkative hairdresser who gets herself in trouble when she gossips about a customer.
Heather’s Voice
Director/Writer: Shicong Zhu
Producers: Robin Wang, Kara Fein, Lameng Bei, Ihsanul Huq
Narrative, 17 min.
Tasked with promoting a tech company’s VR innovations, a young scientist risks her job when she decides to use her creations to faithfully serve a grief-stricken family – rather than follow the company’s wish to stage a publicity stunt.