New short film highlighting the legacy of Juneteenth and what it means for a modern day family. See the full film here:
A FILM ABOUT FRIDA KAHLO
I was commissioned back in August of this year to direct a film about the iconic Frida Kahlo through an exhibit at the de Young museum in San Francisco, California. The result is delicate film highlighting the great artist’s life and work. The film will be officially released on October 21st but there will be a special event showcasing the film on October 8th. Find more info at the de Young’s website!
2 SUCCESSFUL SCREENINGS OF 'THE SLOW BURN'!
I had the honor of screening The Slow Burn at this year’s Oakland International Film Festival and another grassroots film festival, Fruitvale Film Series. The film was well received by audiences and I look forward to having more screenings of the film! Stay tuned.
OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR 'JUNIOR' RELEASED!
I had the pleasure of collaborating in the cinematography of JUNIOR, a new film by Jehnovah Carlisle. Check out the new trailer here. This is my latest collaboration with Jehnovah since his last film, THE MAN WHO FEARED. I’m looking forward to having audiences engage with this new work.
'THE SLOW BURN' Official Trailer RELEASED!
Check out the trailer for my latest film release, THE SLOW BURN. The full film is complete and will premiere in the coming months. Stay tuned.
VIEW OF PERÚ | Short Film
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–