Private Project

She Knows

Immersed in the colorful flavors of her meal, Kiera insisted on thanking the chef for awakening her palate. Much to her surprise a female chef, AJ, introduced herself, which led to a world wind of emotions, with a side of Sangria.

  • Aliya Brooks
    Director
  • Aliya Brooks
    Writer
  • Aliya Brooks
    Producer
  • Marva Hector-Brooks
    Producer
  • Raymond Brooks
    Producer
  • Kymoura Kennedy
    Key Cast
    The Conjuring
  • Regina Nicole
    Key Cast
    Jackhammer
  • Shannon Mary Keegan
    Key Cast
  • I.L. Hector
    Cinematographer
  • Seana Brooks
    Production Manager
  • Ashaki Johnson
    Assistant Editors
  • Adrienne Lee
    Assistant Editors
  • Michael Hector
    Assistant Camera
  • Ashaki Johnson
    Assistant Camera
  • Seana Brooks
    Sound Operator
  • Olivia Costey
    Sound Operator
  • Joshua Gomez
    Sound Operator
  • Joshua Gomez
    Production Assistants
  • Michael Jones
    Production Assistants
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    LGBT, Drama
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Direct Short and Documentary Film Festival
    United States
    October 1, 2015
    Online Premiere
    Best Short Film
  • QWOC- Queer Women of Color Film Festival
    San Francisco, CA
    June 10, 2016
    San Francisco Premiere
Director Biography - Aliya Brooks

Originally from Paterson, NJ, Aliya Brooks had an animated imagination, that at times got her through difficult situations. Being the youngest of two daughters, Brooks was introduced to the arts second-handedly, however, found her niche there. She later graduated from the University with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing, but remained consistently involved in the Spoken Word crowd in Tampa, FL. Since graduating, Brooks has written and performed several poems, but felt the urge to be heard on a different plane.

Hoping to see 4D and more relatable characters, Brooks took matters into her own hands and several projects were born.

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Director Statement

Lesbian and bisexual women have been at the forefront of television through shows like, 'The L Word', 'The Real L Word', 'Wentworth', and more recently 'Orange is the New Black' . Although these platforms are available, there is a lack of representation regarding the black lesbian experience.

In seeing that lack, I felt the urge to share the experience, and educate those on the vast amount of similarities between lesbian and heterosexual relationships.

In this quest, the short film entitled, 'She Knows' was born and is becoming an ode to the underrespresented group.

'She Knows' will introduce the world to a straight laced newspaper columnist who explores an unexpected love affair with a determined sous chef, that stirs up more emotion than anticipated.