A fun recap of the directorial debut private screening film The City of Black.
Memories were shared at Angelika Pop-up theater in DC. A time was had in one room where it all started.
#filmmakingjourney #shortfilm #blackfilmmakers #thecityofblack
Shoutout to @reekdactor 🎬👏🏾
Went out to support him in his latest project and it’s always dope seeing actors you’ve worked with continue creating and growing in their craft. Appreciate you being part of my short film and wishing you nothing but more success moving forward ✨
Go check out “INFORMANT” a film by
@mitchcredle if you get the chance! 🎥
#independentfilm #dmvactor #film #blackfilm
Putting words on the street.
The private screening of the directorial debut of Khiari Speaks is underway. 4•23•26
If you are interested in a flyer comment 🛸
#TheCityofBlack
#blackfilm
I Lived With Zombies is now live on YouTube ▶️. Link is in the bio!
Thank you to everyone and their dedication
#ILivedWithZombies #shortfilm #drugabuse #awarness #zombies
Missed the countdown on YouTube? It’s all good — the official trailer for The City of Black is here. ✨
This project has been growing with me for months, and I’m beyond grateful for everyone who poured their time, energy, and heart into it.
To my friends and family, thank you for believing in me, pushing me, and holding me up while I chase this dream.
Your support means everything.
If you’re excited for the full film, drop a 🛸 in the comments and share the love.
See y’all soon ✌🏽
Directed by: Khiari Speaks (@openkhiproductions_ )
Starring:
@oliviadantzler@gifted.thought@reekdactor@tash_a_goddess@_jb.smoove_@chasdelle@iammusicgroup
michaelspeaks
@k_dafool
Crew:
Gaffer — @piratepaak@jazzakuru
Camera Operators — @juba_productions@tajeewaji@darius2l
Music — @fwar_shogun
#trailer #shortfilm #scifi #thecityofblack #blackfilm #indiefilm
I’m excited to announce that our Seed & Spark crowdfunding campaign launches December 8th, and today I’m opening our Interest Form for anyone who wants to support the project.
This film is personal. I started writing it during the last chapter of my father’s life, and losing him changed everything. His legacy, his love, and everything he taught me are at the heart of this story. Creating this film is my way of honoring him.
I’m grateful to have Khiari Speaks as my producer as we bring this vision to life.
Your support will help us:
🎬 Secure crew & cast
🎬 Cover equipment + locations
🎬 Fund post-production
🎬 Bring a story about identity, legacy, and healing to the screen
If you’re interested in donating, supporting, or following the journey:
➡️ Fill out the Interest Form — link in my bio.
Thank you for helping us build this from the ground up and for supporting a project that means so much to me. 💛🌱
#film #filmmakers
OpenKhi Productions + Director Paul are gearing up for upcoming POC short film The Legacy in the DMV area, and we’re looking to build an amazing team! 🎬✨
We’re currently seeking:
🎥 Director of Photography (DP)
📸 Camera Operator
🎬 Production Assistant (PA)
💡 Gaffer
If you’re passionate about storytelling, film, and bringing powerful narratives to life, we’d love to collaborate with you.
📩 Contact us at:
[email protected] | [email protected]
or DM: @hunchopaul98@openkhiproductions_
#film #dmv #filmmaking #producing #thelegacy
This past weekend I volunteer for the DC documentary film festival for their third year. Here’s just a short video that quickly explains what I did in my journey. Shout out to @dcdoxfest and @entertain_dc !
#filmmakingjourney #filmfestival #dcdoxfest #documentary #changes #activism
I guess Ryan and I were on the same wavelength for a moment 👀
But The City of Black is something else—original, spiritual, beautiful, and above all… unapologetically Black.
Coming this summer: an indie short film exploring how we just might be connected to the stars ✨
Stay tuned and stay close—you won’t want to miss a thing 🛸
#thecityofblack #shortfilm #filmmakingjourney #promotion #sinners #scifi #blackfilmmakers #comingsoon
That’s a wrap on The City of Black! 4 days. 4 locations. Countless memories. Thank you to everyone who poured their heart into this vision—now onto post-production! Can’t wait to show everyone the final results!
#thatsawrap #thecityofblack #indiefilm #shortfilms #womeninfilm #onset #setlife #blackfilmmakers
