Rahyne
This short film delves into Indigenous and African/Caribbean folktales surrounding water that conceives it as a spirit, a guardian, a lifeforce, and holder of memories and history, among many other things. The film follows Rahyne, a young Afro-Indigenous, non-binary youth experiencing life in the midst of all the turmoil highlighted by the pandemic, political unrest and trauma experienced by Black and Indigenous peoples.
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Queen KukoyiDirector
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Nico TaylorDirector
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Kahstoserakwathe Paulette MooreDirectorVeRONAka
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Queen KukoyiWriter
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Nico TaylorWriter
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Kahstoserakwathe Paulette MooreWriter
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Nico TaylorKey Cast"Rahyne"
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Kemba ByamKey Cast"Olamina"
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Kahstoserakwathe Paulette MooreKey Cast"Onkwehonwe"VeRONAka
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Queen KukoyiKey Cast"Rahyne's Mom"
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Yemie SonugaKey Cast"Leo"Broadway Tour: Disney’s The Lion King
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Letréal FarquharsonKey Cast"Bullies"
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Project Type:Animation, Short
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Genres:Sci-fi, Animation, Motion Comic, Fantasy, Children, Educational, Cultural
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Runtime:11 minutes 33 seconds
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Completion Date:November 5, 2021
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Production Budget:25,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No