Private Project

Sheila

Nigel's grandfather passes away leaving him a note and a piano named Sheila. Nigel learns that this heirloom is extraordinary and makes his wishes come true when he plays it.

  • Taja J Copeland
    Director
    The Death of Us, Director
  • Taja J Copeland
    Writer
    Six24, Co-writer
  • Daniel Ariyibi
    Key Cast
    "Nigel"
  • William Leach
    Key Cast
    "Will"
  • Earl Rouff
    Key Cast
    "PopPop"
  • Kingston Covert
    Key Cast
    "Young Nigel"
  • Marquet A Johnson
    1st AD
  • Jazz Akuru
    Gaffer
  • Darian Jones
    Director of Photography
  • Tahir Juba
    Editor
  • Amir Adams
    Key 2nd AD
  • Khiari Speaks
    Set Decorator
  • Blair Lauren
    Music Score
  • Marquet A Johnson
    Key Grip
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 21, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4k, Black Magic Pocket Cine
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Taja J Copeland

Taja Copeland is an Alumna from Morgan State University. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film, she is a director, writer, and cinematographer. She formed her own film club at Morgan State called Underground Studios, which grew to have over 50 members their first year. Underground Studios then had their first Annual film festival, 'Submerged', where Taja's film, "The Death of Us", won the Judges Choice Award. Taja continues to make short films with substantial meaning.

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Director Statement

Sheila is an emotional, heartfelt film about the most important thing I have learned so far about life... to have fun.