
In the digital world where credit is given based on followers and not necessarily authenticity, JaQuel Knight recounts his inspirational fight to copyright and own the choreography for Single Ladies. Also includes the voices of legendary choreographers: Debbie Allen, Galen Hooks, Brian Friedman.
AWARDS:
Essence Fest Jury Award - Shorts
Director Bio/Statement:
After starting her career as a photographer and creative director, Child went on to direct music videos for much-hyped artists Doja Cat, Post Malone, H.E.R , and Janelle Monae, among others. They quickly made a name for herself with her bold, stylized aesthetic, the lush use of light and color, and a storytelling sensibility steeped in the dreamy gothic lyricism of the African American South.
- Year2022
- Runtime25 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States of America
- PremiereLos Angeles Premiere
- Directorchild.
- ProducerKelli Buchanan, Kameron Mack, Walt Brown, David Neyman, Linnea Gibson
- Executive ProducerDawn Manning, Jae Trevits, Jaquel Knight
- CastJaQuel Knight, Debbie Allen, Brian Friedman, Candice Craig, Kendra Ellis, David Hecht, Galen Hooks, Aliya Janell, Jose Ramos, Jamal Sims, Keara Wilson, Pamela Zapata
- CinematographerJay Swuen
- EditorJake Torchin, Elliot Barbernell
- Production DesignElizabet Puksto
- ComposerChris True
- Sound DesignKaufmann Media Group
In the digital world where credit is given based on followers and not necessarily authenticity, JaQuel Knight recounts his inspirational fight to copyright and own the choreography for Single Ladies. Also includes the voices of legendary choreographers: Debbie Allen, Galen Hooks, Brian Friedman.
AWARDS:
Essence Fest Jury Award - Shorts
Director Bio/Statement:
After starting her career as a photographer and creative director, Child went on to direct music videos for much-hyped artists Doja Cat, Post Malone, H.E.R , and Janelle Monae, among others. They quickly made a name for herself with her bold, stylized aesthetic, the lush use of light and color, and a storytelling sensibility steeped in the dreamy gothic lyricism of the African American South.
- Year2022
- Runtime25 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States of America
- PremiereLos Angeles Premiere
- Directorchild.
- ProducerKelli Buchanan, Kameron Mack, Walt Brown, David Neyman, Linnea Gibson
- Executive ProducerDawn Manning, Jae Trevits, Jaquel Knight
- CastJaQuel Knight, Debbie Allen, Brian Friedman, Candice Craig, Kendra Ellis, David Hecht, Galen Hooks, Aliya Janell, Jose Ramos, Jamal Sims, Keara Wilson, Pamela Zapata
- CinematographerJay Swuen
- EditorJake Torchin, Elliot Barbernell
- Production DesignElizabet Puksto
- ComposerChris True
- Sound DesignKaufmann Media Group