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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.

  • Queen Kukoyi
    Director
  • Nico Taylor
    Director
  • Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore
    Director
    VeRONAka
  • Queen Kukoyi
    Writer
  • Nico Taylor
    Writer
  • Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore
    Writer
  • Nico Taylor
    Key Cast
    "Rahyne"
  • Kemba Byam
    Key Cast
    "Olamina"
  • Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore
    Key Cast
    "Onkwehonwe"
    VeRONAka
  • Queen Kukoyi
    Key Cast
    "Rahyne's Mom"
  • Yemie Sonuga
    Key Cast
    "Leo"
    Broadway Tour: Disney’s The Lion King
  • Letréal Farquharson
    Key Cast
    "Bullies"
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-fi, Animation, Motion Comic, Fantasy, Children, Educational, Cultural
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 5, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Queen Kukoyi, Nico Taylor, Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore