Royce Dunmore

Was happy to attend my first @micheauxfilmfest and experience the amazing work of fellow filmmakers @bernarddavidjones and @johnnylaveie ✨ Being an independent filmmaker is a long, complex journey—and it was powerful to be surrounded by artists who affirm the path while learning more about the legacy of Oscar Micheaux. Excited to keep building and creating 🙏🏾

A new season of #ContactAShortFilm is on the rise. Follow and stay tuned for what's next! #ShortFilm #BlackQueerMentalHealth #Filmmaker #BlackQueerCreative

You can talk about anxiety. You can name your desire for intimacy. That doesn’t mean you will understand what happens when they meet. #ContactAShortFilm offers another glimpse in #Teaser3. More to share soon. #ShortFilm #Intimacy #LGBTQ

🎥 @contactashortfilm IS ACTIVATED! 🎨⚡️ 🎬 DIRECTED BY: @roycedunmore RSVP 🔗 IN BIO! We are partnering with @fellowdmv during the week of DC BLACK PRIDE for a night celebrating and highlighting Black queer art and creativity at DC’s only Black LGBTQ+ owned lounge, @thurstlounge , on Tuesday, May 19 from 6 PM to 10 PM, with an afterparty from 10 PM until late. Enjoy showcases from multidisciplinary artists, performances from music artists, a custom photo booth, and an interactive *Art of Conversation* activation by Fellow DMV. We will also host an artist talk beginning at 7:30 PM, followed by spoken word and music performances. Whether you are an artist, art collector, art curator, art enthusiast, creative, or simply someone who loves a good vibe, this night is for you! 🍷🍽️ Enjoy Thurst Lounge’s happy hour specials on drinks and food until 7 PM, plus curated cocktails all night. 👕 DRESS CODE: SOMETHING SILVER (wear an element of silver or metallic for DC BLACK PRIDE’s The New Black Renaissance theme) 📸 Photos and video will be captured, so show up and show out. ART ACTIVATED by ACTIVATED PRODUCTIONS is a platform that curates social first, multidisciplinary art and creative experiences and content rooted in creativity, content, and community. We merge online and in person experiences to amplify creatives and support business development. Founded by Alex Green. By RSVPing, you grant event organizers permission to use your likeness and to use photos and video from the event for marketing and promotional purposes. #dcblackpride #art #washingtondc #pride #artgallery

You’ve waited long enough. We’re proud to invite you to the first Public Screening of CONTACT - A Short Film by @roycedunmore hosted right here at home in Washington, D.C. at @shanklinhall ! This film has been a labor of love, built through care, collaboration, and talent from across the country. Set properly in the DMV (DC-MD-VA) region, #ContactAShortFilm follows Clark, an anxious actor who longs for a deeper connection with his intimate partner, Avery. THE DETAILS 🗓 Sunday, June 14, 2026 🕖 Doors 7PM | Screening 730P 📍 Shanklin Hall | Washington, D.C. Free Admission | RSVP Required | Link in Bio Open to the Public | Ages 21+ Seating is First Come, First Served Food & Bevs Will Be Available for Purchase We hope to see you there. ✨ #DCEvents #BlackQueer #LGBTQ #Filmmakers

We see “couple goals.” We see relationships that work. But what does it take to get there? #CONTACTAShortFilm explores those in-between spaces with Clark and Avery. What's messy. What's left unspoken. What it takes to show up. #ShortFilm #LGBTQ #Relationships #Intimacy

Suburbia has a way of making everything look settled. Like nothing’s wrong. Like everything’s in its place. But that doesn’t mean life is perfect. Things can get complicated: ...by the conversations that are guarded and gatekept. ...from the heavy silences and frantic glances. ...In the tight, quiet spaces where intimacy is supposed to live. This tension doesn’t just get settled. But it can grow into something heavier. #ContactAShortFilm #BlackQueerStories #DMV #Suburbia #Isolation

“What happens when rejection starts shaping how you see yourself?” Navigating anxiety in relationships, facing rejection, and embracing identity as a Black queer artist. #CONTACTaShortFilm explores these experiences for anyone asking the same questions about love, purpose, and belonging. #ShortFilm #BlackQueerMentalHealth #BlackQueerCreative #Filmmaker

Have you checked out the first teaser trailer for #ContactAShortFilm yet? Our director @roycedunmore reflects on how feeling unsettled in his 30's helped spark the inspiration for the film. #ShortFilm #BlackQueerMentalHealth #Filmmaker #BlackQueerCreative

Every story begins with a truth we’re afraid to say out loud. #ContactAShortFilm #Teaser #ShortFilm #BlackQueerMentalHealth #LGBTQ

On the move 🚀 Much love to @blackqueercreativesummit for bringing together creative FORCES. The power was felt 🫂 And our stories continue 💫 #BQCS2025 #BQCS @glaad

#ContactAShortFilm was a homegrown effort! ✨ See why shooting in The DMV was important to our writer/director @roycedunmore #DMVFilmmaker 💪🏾 💫 #shortfilm #DMV #Maryland #DC #filmmaker #mentalhealth #lgbtq #ArtistWellness #Lgbtqmentalhealth #BlackQueerMentalHealth