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Kamila

In this intense drama by Haitian-Canadian director Joyce Fuerza, a reserved elementary school teacher, Rosa, finds her life upended when she comes across an abused student, Kamila. As she sees her younger self through the eyes of Kamila, Rosa’s attempt to stop the cycle forces her to make an unexpected decision; an action that brings back disturbing memories.

  • Joyce Fuerza
    Director
  • Joyce Fuerza
    Writer
  • Chris Strikes
    Writer
  • Joyce Fuerza
    Producer
  • Teneisha Collins
    Key Cast
    "Rosa Campos"
    Bad Blood, Flashpoint
  • Ines Feghouli
    Key Cast
    "Kamila"
    Netflix's Anne with an E, Fatherhood
  • Danny Blanco Hall
    Key Cast
    "Principal Emery"
    Riddick, Quantico, X-Men Dark Phoenix, Transplant
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Joyce Fuerza

JOYCE FUERZA | WRITER - DIRECTOR – PRODUCER

CEO and Founder of Joyce Fuerza Productions INC., Haitian-Canadian Joyce Fuerza embarked on directing her first short film titled ‘KAMILA’, which she co-wrote, and produced under her production company. She is honored to have been selected and accepted into the NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA’s (NFB) Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP) to finalize the postproduction phase of the film.

Curently, Joyce is the Director of Programming for several film festivals across Canada. She has been able to develop great knowledge about the realities and challenges related to the culture and ecosystems of film festivals over the course of her work in the film industry as a Film Festival Programmer, for more than 10 years now. Joyce has also served on several juries, been a delegate at international film festivals, continues to work with and foster great relationships with filmmakers, producers and film distributors worldwide.

To build on her assets, skills, and passion, Joyce has gotten enrolled in a series of workshops and training in film Production, Screenwriting, and Filmmaking at Canadian institutions such as L’INIS, Main Film, and D.A.M.

In addition, Joyce is a Television, Talk-show & On-Camera Host. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and speaks 5 Languages (French, Spanish, Haitian Creole, English, and Portuguese).

Her goal is to continue maximizing her presence both in front of and behind the camera, while producing more valuable content, partnering with other industry folks, and passing along her knowledge especially to the youth.

More at www.joycefuerza.com

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