Full circle
About a year ago, I’m at my first AMVCAs and the paths of our stars cross (once again)
For a moment, time stands still; silence fills the air.
Right before the chaos rushes back, you tell me you have me in mind for something you have written. No other words need be spoken. After all, it’s you.
Fast forward - I’m on the set of My Body, God’s Temple - meeting
@blessinguzzi for the first time, seeing
@themuhammadatta again. Seeing the team you had put together and knowing that I would be in safe hands.
We had two cities and three days to make it work; you were working overtime having written, directing, starring and everything else in between. And it wasn’t even the only thing you were working on!
There’s something magic about people who won’t cut corners; people who will do what is right and necessary to make their work beautiful.
Because you cared about the work we were doing, you made it easy to work.
You created space in the din of all the madness for us to play. You’re a generous screen partner and a true collaborator. Nothing encapsulates that more than this scene.
Thank you Uzo for seeing me and thinking of me because look at where we are!
I couldn’t be more proud of you and everything you’ve worked for thus far, and I’m beyond excited for what the future brings to you
Well done and congratulations
@theuzoamakapower
Let me end this now before
@blessinguzzi has something to say 🤣
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My Body, God’s Temple
Nominated for Best Short film in this years AMVCAs
Visit their site to vote for it
#mybodygodstemple
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