BUDGET
$15,000
Writer/Director:Safiyah Chiniere (She/her)
Producer: Trevania Layne (She/They)
Director of Photography: Leonardo Schober
Assistant Director: Shane Mendoza (They/Them)
1st Assistant Camera: Liam Nary
Gaffer: Aiden Labruno
Grip: Osas Amenze
Sound Mixer: Robyn Huey (She/They)
Hair/Makeup: Darielle Dalencour
Production Assistant: Maya Dawit
Production Assistant:Ethan Edwards
Stills Photographer: Lee Heflin (She/Her)
Post-Production
Edited/ Sound Design: Billy Brown
Re-recording Mixer: John-Paul Natysin
Colorist: Leonardo Schober
YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIKE ME..
We delve into the harsh realities of a woman who presents as masculine, grappling with insecurities that threaten to consume her whole being. It captures the moments when disownment can lead to crippling self-judgment, when you feel like nothing more than a shadow of yourself.
This story is deeply personal, born from my own journey as a Caribbean masculine-presenting woman. It aims to unveil the profound insecurities I've faced both within my family and in a world that sometimes struggles to accept me. Through this work, I hope to illuminate the truth that, despite my masculine exterior, I remain soft and carry the divine feminine within. In a world marred by hate, criticism, and a painful sense of invisibility, I wanted to cast a luminous spotlight on the significance of community.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my incredible cast, crew and all those who lent their support during filming.