Last year, I wrote & directed a short film based on my true story— how, in order to make it as a black actress in Hollywood, I had to first take on the role of a white guy. Tomorrow (July 25) this film premieres at @lashortsfest. With no studio funding (and during a pandemic yall!) a group of us came together to make a project that I’m so proud of. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, and with our unions now on strike, this story feels more timely than ever. We hope you can join us tomorrow. Shout out to our amazingly talented & kind-hearted cast & crew for saying yes to making this with me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏾 @soulglowgirl @skyetownsend @celihangout @tarzannoz @sullivannicole @michaeljfeldman @troysmith323 @christina.sahakian @scott.t.sudduth @garykordan @chokingonmedia @embreetheory @heatherpain @kt_chandler @robinfusco @annalaclergue @itscynthruiz @daliasbeltran @ihearsteve @hvzero @hvizzle @mybfactor @augustinemelendez @powellsound @goodwitchrich & so many more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #femalefilmmakers
Last year, I wrote & directed a short film based on my true story— how, in order to make it as a black actress in Hollywood, I had to first take on the role of a white guy. Tomorrow (July 25) this film premieres at @lashortsfest. With no studio funding (and during a pandemic yall!) a group of us came together to make a project that I’m so proud of. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, and with our unions now on strike, this story feels more timely than ever. We hope you can join us tomorrow. Shout out to our amazingly talented & kind-hearted cast & crew for saying yes to making this with me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏾 @soulglowgirl @skyetownsend @celihangout @tarzannoz @sullivannicole @michaeljfeldman @troysmith323 @christina.sahakian @scott.t.sudduth @garykordan @chokingonmedia @embreetheory @heatherpain @kt_chandler @robinfusco @annalaclergue @itscynthruiz @daliasbeltran @ihearsteve @hvzero @hvizzle @mybfactor @augustinemelendez @powellsound @goodwitchrich & so many more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #femalefilmmakers
Last year, I wrote & directed a short film based on my true story— how, in order to make it as a black actress in Hollywood, I had to first take on the role of a white guy. Tomorrow (July 25) this film premieres at @lashortsfest. With no studio funding (and during a pandemic yall!) a group of us came together to make a project that I’m so proud of. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, and with our unions now on strike, this story feels more timely than ever. We hope you can join us tomorrow. Shout out to our amazingly talented & kind-hearted cast & crew for saying yes to making this with me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏾 @soulglowgirl @skyetownsend @celihangout @tarzannoz @sullivannicole @michaeljfeldman @troysmith323 @christina.sahakian @scott.t.sudduth @garykordan @chokingonmedia @embreetheory @heatherpain @kt_chandler @robinfusco @annalaclergue @itscynthruiz @daliasbeltran @ihearsteve @hvzero @hvizzle @mybfactor @augustinemelendez @powellsound @goodwitchrich & so many more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #femalefilmmakers
Last year, I wrote & directed a short film based on my true story— how, in order to make it as a black actress in Hollywood, I had to first take on the role of a white guy. Tomorrow (July 25) this film premieres at @lashortsfest. With no studio funding (and during a pandemic yall!) a group of us came together to make a project that I’m so proud of. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, and with our unions now on strike, this story feels more timely than ever. We hope you can join us tomorrow. Shout out to our amazingly talented & kind-hearted cast & crew for saying yes to making this with me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏾 @soulglowgirl @skyetownsend @celihangout @tarzannoz @sullivannicole @michaeljfeldman @troysmith323 @christina.sahakian @scott.t.sudduth @garykordan @chokingonmedia @embreetheory @heatherpain @kt_chandler @robinfusco @annalaclergue @itscynthruiz @daliasbeltran @ihearsteve @hvzero @hvizzle @mybfactor @augustinemelendez @powellsound @goodwitchrich & so many more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #femalefilmmakers
Last year, I wrote & directed a short film based on my true story— how, in order to make it as a black actress in Hollywood, I had to first take on the role of a white guy. Tomorrow (July 25) this film premieres at @lashortsfest. With no studio funding (and during a pandemic yall!) a group of us came together to make a project that I’m so proud of. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, and with our unions now on strike, this story feels more timely than ever. We hope you can join us tomorrow. Shout out to our amazingly talented & kind-hearted cast & crew for saying yes to making this with me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏾 @soulglowgirl @skyetownsend @celihangout @tarzannoz @sullivannicole @michaeljfeldman @troysmith323 @christina.sahakian @scott.t.sudduth @garykordan @chokingonmedia @embreetheory @heatherpain @kt_chandler @robinfusco @annalaclergue @itscynthruiz @daliasbeltran @ihearsteve @hvzero @hvizzle @mybfactor @augustinemelendez @powellsound @goodwitchrich & so many more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #femalefilmmakers
Last year, I wrote & directed a short film based on my true story— how, in order to make it as a black actress in Hollywood, I had to first take on the role of a white guy. Tomorrow (July 25) this film premieres at @lashortsfest. With no studio funding (and during a pandemic yall!) a group of us came together to make a project that I’m so proud of. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, and with our unions now on strike, this story feels more timely than ever. We hope you can join us tomorrow. Shout out to our amazingly talented & kind-hearted cast & crew for saying yes to making this with me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏾 @soulglowgirl @skyetownsend @celihangout @tarzannoz @sullivannicole @michaeljfeldman @troysmith323 @christina.sahakian @scott.t.sudduth @garykordan @chokingonmedia @embreetheory @heatherpain @kt_chandler @robinfusco @annalaclergue @itscynthruiz @daliasbeltran @ihearsteve @hvzero @hvizzle @mybfactor @augustinemelendez @powellsound @goodwitchrich & so many more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #femalefilmmakers
Last year, I wrote & directed a short film based on my true story— how, in order to make it as a black actress in Hollywood, I had to first take on the role of a white guy. Tomorrow (July 25) this film premieres at @lashortsfest. With no studio funding (and during a pandemic yall!) a group of us came together to make a project that I’m so proud of. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, and with our unions now on strike, this story feels more timely than ever. We hope you can join us tomorrow. Shout out to our amazingly talented & kind-hearted cast & crew for saying yes to making this with me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏾 @soulglowgirl @skyetownsend @celihangout @tarzannoz @sullivannicole @michaeljfeldman @troysmith323 @christina.sahakian @scott.t.sudduth @garykordan @chokingonmedia @embreetheory @heatherpain @kt_chandler @robinfusco @annalaclergue @itscynthruiz @daliasbeltran @ihearsteve @hvzero @hvizzle @mybfactor @augustinemelendez @powellsound @goodwitchrich & so many more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #femalefilmmakers
Last year, I wrote & directed a short film based on my true story— how, in order to make it as a black actress in Hollywood, I had to first take on the role of a white guy. Tomorrow (July 25) this film premieres at @lashortsfest. With no studio funding (and during a pandemic yall!) a group of us came together to make a project that I’m so proud of. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, and with our unions now on strike, this story feels more timely than ever. We hope you can join us tomorrow. Shout out to our amazingly talented & kind-hearted cast & crew for saying yes to making this with me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏾 @soulglowgirl @skyetownsend @celihangout @tarzannoz @sullivannicole @michaeljfeldman @troysmith323 @christina.sahakian @scott.t.sudduth @garykordan @chokingonmedia @embreetheory @heatherpain @kt_chandler @robinfusco @annalaclergue @itscynthruiz @daliasbeltran @ihearsteve @hvzero @hvizzle @mybfactor @augustinemelendez @powellsound @goodwitchrich & so many more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #femalefilmmakers
Last year, I wrote & directed a short film based on my true story— how, in order to make it as a black actress in Hollywood, I had to first take on the role of a white guy. Tomorrow (July 25) this film premieres at @lashortsfest. With no studio funding (and during a pandemic yall!) a group of us came together to make a project that I’m so proud of. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, and with our unions now on strike, this story feels more timely than ever. We hope you can join us tomorrow. Shout out to our amazingly talented & kind-hearted cast & crew for saying yes to making this with me. I’m forever grateful. 🙏🏾 @soulglowgirl @skyetownsend @celihangout @tarzannoz @sullivannicole @michaeljfeldman @troysmith323 @christina.sahakian @scott.t.sudduth @garykordan @chokingonmedia @embreetheory @heatherpain @kt_chandler @robinfusco @annalaclergue @itscynthruiz @daliasbeltran @ihearsteve @hvzero @hvizzle @mybfactor @augustinemelendez @powellsound @goodwitchrich & so many more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #femalefilmmakers
…And on the 56th try, we got a pic! Thanks for making me a mommy, kid. And shout out to my badass mommy. I miss you every day. #happymothersday
…And on the 56th try, we got a pic! Thanks for making me a mommy, kid. And shout out to my badass mommy. I miss you every day. #happymothersday
“Stay ashy ho!” 🧴 Had such a fun time w/ the lovely & moisturized-in-real-life @ashnb1 on @ablackladysketchshow • Catch the full #AshySunday sketch on @HBOMax. #ABLSS
“Stay ashy ho!” 🧴 Had such a fun time w/ the lovely & moisturized-in-real-life @ashnb1 on @ablackladysketchshow • Catch the full #AshySunday sketch on @HBOMax. #ABLSS
Aghhhhhh We won!! The short film I wrote & directed @fakeittilyoumakeitfilm won the Spirit Award at this year’s @reelsistersfilmfest — the 1st Oscar-qualifying festival devoted to women of color. True honor being recognized by your own. Thank you @reelsistersfilmfest and my dope ass cast & crew #femalefilmmaker
Aghhhhhh We won!! The short film I wrote & directed @fakeittilyoumakeitfilm won the Spirit Award at this year’s @reelsistersfilmfest — the 1st Oscar-qualifying festival devoted to women of color. True honor being recognized by your own. Thank you @reelsistersfilmfest and my dope ass cast & crew #femalefilmmaker
Aghhhhhh We won!! The short film I wrote & directed @fakeittilyoumakeitfilm won the Spirit Award at this year’s @reelsistersfilmfest — the 1st Oscar-qualifying festival devoted to women of color. True honor being recognized by your own. Thank you @reelsistersfilmfest and my dope ass cast & crew #femalefilmmaker
My apology for Mariah’s concert
He was a Giant. More than “just” a community leader, spiritual uplifter, & educator. He was my childhood pastor. We called him Pastor Murray. He called me: “Daughter”. I remember being in my feelings when I realized he called everyone younger than him “daughter” or “son” lol 😆 But that was him. And his sermons, dude… they spoke life & hope into you. When he preached, it was impossible to leave the church the same way you came in. He dropped Latin verses on us, which made us feel hella smart lol. He was one of the best storytellers I ever knew and my very first job was filming the 3 services he preached every Sunday. Talk about a job with benefits. He was also a man of his word… I remember when it was discovered that a racist sknhead group planned to bomb our church to ignite a race war. My mom took us to church that Sunday to stand in support— and it seemed like everyone else’s mom did too, cause it was packed. During the service, there was a big commotion. Pastor Murray came to the pulpit to tell us what was happening: security suspected that members of the group were trying to come in to the sanctuary. His response was SO him. With arms stretched wide, he said: “Let them come. Let. Them. Come!” The man practiced what he preached. Loving your neighbor – even if they’re not showing you love. His impact on our city, community & congregation went way beyond his job description. Celebrities & politicians were drawn to our church in large part because of him— yet his handshake & megawatt smile were the same no matter who you were. Before he retired from our church, he delivered his last eulogy in his role as pastor. It was for my mom’s memorial service. “Caaaarol….”, he said. “You done good, daughter. You done good.” Rest in eternal peace, Pastor Murray❤️
He was a Giant. More than “just” a community leader, spiritual uplifter, & educator. He was my childhood pastor. We called him Pastor Murray. He called me: “Daughter”. I remember being in my feelings when I realized he called everyone younger than him “daughter” or “son” lol 😆 But that was him. And his sermons, dude… they spoke life & hope into you. When he preached, it was impossible to leave the church the same way you came in. He dropped Latin verses on us, which made us feel hella smart lol. He was one of the best storytellers I ever knew and my very first job was filming the 3 services he preached every Sunday. Talk about a job with benefits. He was also a man of his word… I remember when it was discovered that a racist sknhead group planned to bomb our church to ignite a race war. My mom took us to church that Sunday to stand in support— and it seemed like everyone else’s mom did too, cause it was packed. During the service, there was a big commotion. Pastor Murray came to the pulpit to tell us what was happening: security suspected that members of the group were trying to come in to the sanctuary. His response was SO him. With arms stretched wide, he said: “Let them come. Let. Them. Come!” The man practiced what he preached. Loving your neighbor – even if they’re not showing you love. His impact on our city, community & congregation went way beyond his job description. Celebrities & politicians were drawn to our church in large part because of him— yet his handshake & megawatt smile were the same no matter who you were. Before he retired from our church, he delivered his last eulogy in his role as pastor. It was for my mom’s memorial service. “Caaaarol….”, he said. “You done good, daughter. You done good.” Rest in eternal peace, Pastor Murray❤️
He was a Giant. More than “just” a community leader, spiritual uplifter, & educator. He was my childhood pastor. We called him Pastor Murray. He called me: “Daughter”. I remember being in my feelings when I realized he called everyone younger than him “daughter” or “son” lol 😆 But that was him. And his sermons, dude… they spoke life & hope into you. When he preached, it was impossible to leave the church the same way you came in. He dropped Latin verses on us, which made us feel hella smart lol. He was one of the best storytellers I ever knew and my very first job was filming the 3 services he preached every Sunday. Talk about a job with benefits. He was also a man of his word… I remember when it was discovered that a racist sknhead group planned to bomb our church to ignite a race war. My mom took us to church that Sunday to stand in support— and it seemed like everyone else’s mom did too, cause it was packed. During the service, there was a big commotion. Pastor Murray came to the pulpit to tell us what was happening: security suspected that members of the group were trying to come in to the sanctuary. His response was SO him. With arms stretched wide, he said: “Let them come. Let. Them. Come!” The man practiced what he preached. Loving your neighbor – even if they’re not showing you love. His impact on our city, community & congregation went way beyond his job description. Celebrities & politicians were drawn to our church in large part because of him— yet his handshake & megawatt smile were the same no matter who you were. Before he retired from our church, he delivered his last eulogy in his role as pastor. It was for my mom’s memorial service. “Caaaarol….”, he said. “You done good, daughter. You done good.” Rest in eternal peace, Pastor Murray❤️
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Had fun making this with old & new friends! Watch @notdeadyetabc tonight. Congrats @mattiebayne ! FUNfacts: my 1st acting teacher as a kid was @angelagibbs, went to NYU with writers/producers @michaeljfeldman @debsjhoon, I’ve adored @nataliaanderson @therealhannahsimone @mrs.hausmann since working w them on Single Parents, I shot a funny pilot with the badass @eddiequintana last year. There’s also a newcomer @bradgarrett who shows real promise…
An extraordinary gem of a person. A truly remarkable career. On behalf of my mom and our entire family, congratulations @cherfair1105 💜🩷 Now, go take a vacation!
An extraordinary gem of a person. A truly remarkable career. On behalf of my mom and our entire family, congratulations @cherfair1105 💜🩷 Now, go take a vacation!
