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Four Texas based African-American cosmetologists transcend their title to present the shop as more than a place of business.

  • Essence Wilson
    Director
  • Essence Wilson
    Producer
  • Franchise
    Key Cast
  • Mr.Outliner
    Key Cast
  • Mr.Jay
    Key Cast
  • Nette
    Key Cast
  • Dami Esther
    Camera Operators
  • Felicia Giwa
    Camera Operators
  • Rechanne Waddell
    Camera Operators
  • Essence Wilson
    Camera Operators
  • Damie Esther
    Editors
  • Essence Wilson
    Editors
  • Eric Matyas
    Music
  • Daniel Trezise
    Special Thanks
  • Jessica Raak
    Special Thanks
  • HBU Navigators
    Special Thanks
  • Diamond Greene
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 10, 2019
  • 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Essence Wilson

Essence Wilson studied Cinematic Arts at Houston Baptist University located in Houston, Texas.
After attending the New York Film Academy’s summer camp (and watching very many behind the scenes videos), she developed a strong passion in visual storytelling.
Essence hopes to use film and television as a way to inform, impact, & advance unification .

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Director Statement

I hope the representation of the black salon/barbershop brings you joy. Thanks for watching.