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Introducing

Inspired by a True Story

DAYLIGHT

DAYLIGHT

Journey to the Big Screen

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A ballet

dancer struggles

to cope with the realities

of her new life after

one night goes terribly wrong.

DAYLIGHT is a short film developed by independent BIPOC + female filmmakers. 

The DAYLIGHT team is committed to telling enriched stories highlighting vulnerable human beings in vulnerable situations from the lens of POC creative.

Written and Directed by

Yaa Asantewaa Faraji

Produced by

Yaa Asantewaa Faraji

Cinematography by

Eze Egeonuigwe

Edited by

Braeden Hall

 

 

 

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There's nothing special about Amber. She works from home, sleeps, and smokes like a good samaritan. But when Amber finds herself in a precarious situation, she must come to terms with the life she didn't ask for

Drama | 12 min

PRIMARY CAST

A hopeless ballerina with an addiction to marijuana. She's living a life she doesn't believe in, but can't seem to escape. She harbors many secrets and unhealed trauma. Played by Chelsea Gray.

AMBER

Amber's ex situationship. A charming opportunist. He's an unknowing staple in Amber's life and Amber's achilles heel. Played by Ian S. Peterson.

JASON

Amber's roommate and Amber's only friend. He cares about Amber the way a brother does a younger sibling, but doesn't interfere too much with Amber's life. He's got a life of his own. Played by David White Jr.

JAAC

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Ian S. Peterson as Jason in Daylight short film
Davud White Jr. as JAAC in Daylight short film

CONTACT THE DAYLIGHT PRODUCTION TEAM

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Wanna get involved?  Email daylightheshort@gmail.com

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