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One of my highlights this year was having the opportunity to contribute set photography and video to the 4 films debuting as part of @blackstarfest’s Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab. All 4 films are amazing, and I am happy I got the chance to watch them in their entirety. Major congratulations to @julianxturner @be_slingsandarrows @jasminelynea_ @glassdick and their casts and crews for creating these masterpieces with @allagesproductions. Seeing all your elation post screening is definitely one of my festival highlights. You can still catch the films if you haven’t seen them yet on #BlackStar’s website until 2PM today. #bsff22 #byindiemeansnecessary #allagesproductions #xfinity (at BlackStar Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChC1IFYL-wx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another incredible year with the amazing team at @blackstarfest in the books. This has been my 6th time photographing BlackStar and it’s been inspiring seeing it grow, change with the times, and continue to show why they’re one of the most loved organizations in film and culture. Much love to the people who have shown me love since day 1 in 2017, to the new attendees that I met and staff I worked with this year (also, @mochionfilm you are a beast! 📷). I can’t wait until next year, for now I’ll be editing these moments and memories. #bsff22 #byindiemeansnecessary (at BlackStar Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChANwMjLi2p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s still not too late to get your ticket(s) to @blackstarfest. I will see you there! Posted @withregram • @blackstarfest The full schedule for the 2022 BlackStar Film Festival is here! You can now buy tickets to individual film screenings and events via the link in our bio or at blackstarfest.org/schedule.✨ ⁠ ⁠ This year’s schedule is packed with in-person and virtual programming, including screenings at @pennlivearts, an Opening Night Party @bartramsgarden, virtual live panels like "Disability Justice and Filmmaking," and so much more!⁠ ⁠ Visit our website to see the full schedule, and get your tickets or a pass today so you don’t miss any of the fun! #bsff22 #byindiemeansnecessary —- [Image Description: A poster advertises “Tickets on Sale Now” for the 2022 BlackStar Film Festival, August 3-7. In the center is the phrase “By Indie Means Necessary.” The text - which appears in white and teal - is surrounded by various shapes in violet and yellow, and it is all placed against black.] (at BlackStar Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgNMiJlJEvn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you're traveling to or from Philadelphia through the @phl_airport, Terminal A East specifically, check out the @blackstarfest Projects exhibition happening from 7/29/21 until 7/29/22 that commemorates the 10 year anniversary of the festival. A lot of my photos from my years as festival photographer from 2017 through 2020 are displayed along with the great work of the other photographers who proceeded my time there, as well as stills from some of the movies. BlackStar 2021 is starting this Wednesday and I can't wait to get more photos in this year and to connect with the family again 🙂. Visit their page to download the digital version of the program or come get one in person. See y’all there! #blackstarfilmfestival #bsff21 #blackstar10 #byindiemeansnecessary #phlairport #phlairportart (at Philadelphia International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSGGZhzrxgp/?utm_medium=tumblr

BlackStar’s Back! Alright! Y’all know how much I love BlackStar, so here’s this years trailer and some official text below. Tickets are now on sale for the 2021 Black Star Film Festival! Visit blackstarfest.org/festival to get your passes! The 10th annual BlackStar Film Festival is happening August 4-8 — with both online and in-person programming— and includes 80 films from Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers representing 27 countries around the world. #BSFF21 #BlackStar10 #byindiemeansnecessary CREDITS Directors: @maorikarmael + meeeee DP: @molaoniye Performers: @meenakshiproductions + @yameansupreme Music: @lildave215 Costume: @kate_fry Producers: @PasserineLA + @blackstarfest (at BlackStar Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRAGJ2ADMMK/?utm_medium=tumblr

hi folks! It’s been #scriptreading season for me all year long! Happy to have worked with some cool clients and would love to work with you next, especially if you’re an afroqueer filmmaker looking for the next steps of your script or onscreen story. #swipe to see the breakdown. I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked with Sesame Street as a reader, to have had one of my scripts this year place as Semifinalist in a national Screenwriting contest, and to have had an original web series of mine get shortlisted for a Sundance Lab, just to give you a peek at my experience. Pls inquire within email if interested and share wide if you know folks who might benefit. Pricing is updated and reflects what is current. :) ✨💜 thank you. Write on, be free. #iwrite #blackfilmmaker #byindiemeansnecessary https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDjojKMJa7/?igshid=1ba6uld0fqqcg

🖤📽#ArtIsAWeapon Film lovers - purchase passes for the 9th Annual @blackstarfest, August 20-26, 2020: www.blackstar.org. Mainly a virtual experience, this year's festival "...includes over 80 films from Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers representing more than 20 countries around the world." ⁠[Trailer edit by Aidan Un, music by @davidevanmcdowell]⁠ ⁠ #BSFF20 #BlackStar20SoLit #byindiemeansnecessary #FilmFestival #BlackFilms #MovieLovers #FilmLovers #BlackFilmmakers #BlackStorytellers #TraScapades #ArtIsAWeapon #BlackGirlFilmGeeks https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHVDTIAhqh/?igshid=1gwi72e3kkrra