Diaspora
16 mins/2K/ENG/2022
Diaspora is a horror- thriller short film that follows a woman that begins to wonder if the disappearance of the Black families living in her neighbourhood may be caused by something more than just gentrification.
CREDITS
Starring: Cara Ricketts & Rainbow Sun Francks
Director & Writer: Tyler Mckenzie Evans
Producers: Malachi Ellis, Lindsay Blair Goeldner and Eric Bizzarri
Cinematographer: Evan Ciniello
Production Designer: Chelsy Althea
Wadrobe: Kristyn Matthews
Original Score: Daniela Pinto
Editor: Jordan A. Hayles
Executive Producers: Shant Joshi & Cara Ricketts
Colourist: Sam Gilling
Supported by: Canada Council for the Arts & The Higher Hire Grant
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Toronto International Film Festival (2022)
Urbanworld Film Festival (2022)
Blood in The Snow Film Festival (2022)
Regent Park Film Festival (2022) - Standout Script Award*
Kingston Canadian Film Festival (2023)
Brussels International Fantastic Festival (2023)
Overlook Film Festival (2023)
Calgary Underground Film Festival (2023) - Best Canadian Short - Honourable Mention*
Palm Springs Shortfest (2023)
Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg (2023)
New Filmmakers LA (2023)
Indy Shorts International Film Festival (2023)
HollyShorts Film Festival (2023)
BendFilm Festival (2023)