I took a short journey through Perú, I created a new film. Here is the result of the magic I experienced in this beautiful land.
Official Poster for 'The Slow Burn'
The official poster my latest film, The Slow Burn is here! The poster was artistically crafted by Wardell McNeal who goes by post_structure on Instagram. It was great to collaborate with Wardell on yet another beautiful work of art attached to a film. We’re still in post-production on the film but we’re almost at the finish line! More updates coming, stay tuned.
Poster designed by Wardell McNeal (IG: @post_structure) – Courtesy of Ankh Arts, © 2019. Ankh Arts LLC.
Re-Release of WOOLLY HAIRED after LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
After a successful screening at the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival this August, Woolly Haired is being re-released on Vimeo. Watch the full film linked here.
Khamall Jahi and Benjamin Michel. Photo by Jahi
Q & A after screening, Woolly Haired. Photo by Jehnovah Carlisle
New Cinema – THE SLOW BURN
I’m pleased to announce that I have a new film on the way. This is my latest directorial short dramatic film called The Slow Burn. The film follows Marc, an auto mechanic who attempts to reinvent himself as a quantum physicist in the midst of a tumultuous romantic relationship. The film is currently in post-production, more info soon!
Behind the Scenes of The Slow Burn. Photo by Spencer Fortin
UNEASY - Official Trailer
I was a cinematographer on a couple of episodes for the new webs series called Uneasy. The new show was written and directed by Samiat Salami and will be premiering in Oakland’s The New Parkway on February 17th. Check out the official trailer–
Interview with Voyage LA Magazine
BEHIND THE LENS: NIJLA MU'MIN
KQED Arts (PBS affiliate) recently released a new installment of their Behind the Lens documentary series highlighting influential filmmakers from the California. I was the director and cinematographer on this piece about Nijla Mu’min and her new film Jinn. See the full video below and write-up here.
NATIVE AMERICA SERIES ON PBS
A new documentary series on Native Americans is being produced for PBS and it’s affiliate KQED. I was asked to do cinematography on four short episodes. Here is the first installment:
More to episodes coming soon!
I Am a God: Prologue WINS at Afro Comic Con 2018 Film Festival
I’m happy to announce that I Am a God: Prologue was awarded 2nd Runner-Up for BEST PICTURE at the AfroComicCon 2018 Film Festival. Big congrats to the crew and the supporters who helped make this film a reality! More to come!
Photograph makes it to New York Times!
Today was the first public announcement of Berkeley Rep’s next Artistic Director, Johanna Pfaelzer. The New York Times published my photograph to feature the Rep’s next leader with their article! The photo was taken in collaboration with Berkeley Rep and the full article can be seen here — https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/10/theater/berkeley-rep-artistic-director-johanna-pfaelzer.html
