Role - Director of Photography & Colorist

AT YOUR CORE, YOU ARE LOVED

At some point, we all struggle in our ability to define ourselves and recognize our value. Black women in particular embark on this journey alone and in silence. "Core" is meant to give the inner voice of the collective Black woman a spotlight.

The Elements of Core

"Core" is broken into four distinct elements: Defiance, Resilience, Reassurance, Centering.

When I think of the path to a personal breakthrough, these are the pillars that come to mind. Defiance - the act of rejecting external opinions and projects where you choose to opt out of a negative response to self. Resilience - the fight for yourself and going after what you believe in amidst all adversity. Reassurance - finding comfort, support, and strength in community. Centering - accepting holistically your internal freedom.

When broken down into these elements, the gateway to freedom unlocks. This is the feeling of "Core".

Contrasting Cinematography

We treated "Core" as a tale of two halves - the dichotomy of a Black woman. The first half of the film centers on her internal struggle. The way the camera moves through the scene is controlled, almost still, to let the viewer sit in the moment and feel the weight of her thoughts.

The second half of the film is about her expression and ultimately, her freedom. We shot a beautiful beach scene handheld, giving freedom to the movement of the frame in direct correlation to the freedom our protagonist feels in the moment.