Experiencing Interruptions?

The Other Side of Fair

After Jenae is recruited by a top ad agency and soon after chosen to take the lead on a new project, she is met with entitlement and jealousy by Kensley, her new colleague. Under the assumption that Jenae is just another diversity hire, Kensley insinuates that she doesn't deserve the opportunity. Thereafter, kicking off a series of strange and unexpected events when they wake up one morning in each other's bodies. Leading Jenae to experience the finer things in life while Kensley has a rude awakening. This ultimately gives them both an up-close experience on the other side of fair.

  • Dani Coleman
    Director
    Charlie, Outsourced, They Love It Here
  • Dani Coleman
    Writer
  • Dani Coleman
    Producer
  • Taron Germany
    Producer
  • Bathsheba Bauduy
    Producer
  • Alia Raquel
    Key Cast
    "Jenae"
  • Christine Oswald
    Key Cast
    "Kensley"
  • Adam Pendlington
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Rubenstein"
  • Joshua Wade
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Handsome"
  • Dani Coleman
    Key Cast
    "Celeste"
  • Eryka Syd
    Key Cast
    "Waitress"
  • Laurie Sanii
    Key Cast
    "Sales Associate"
  • LePrix Robinson
    Key Cast
    "Officer #2"
  • Josh Schaffrin
    Key Cast
    "Officer #1"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 26, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • The Micheaux Film Festival 2024
    Culver City, CA
    United States
    October 22, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Dani Coleman

Dani coleman is an award-winning actress, writer, and independent filmmaker who’s dedicated to telling authentic and relatable stories that give a glimpse into real life situations from a unique perspective. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Dani has always been influenced by Black culture and fast paced lifestyles which, coupled with studying and living in places like Tallahassee, Florida, Los Angeles, California , And Atlanta, Georgia helped to cultivate her passion for human connection through the art of storytelling.
 
She is known for crafting character-driven narratives that effortlessly blend elements of heartache, humor, and controversy all while naturally amplifying the voices of marginalized groups, especially Black Women. 
 
Since beginning her journey as a filmmaker in 2019, Dani has written, produced, and directed 4 short films, 2 web series, and most recently her first feature “The Other Side of Fair”. Some of her most notable projects include Finding Sunshine, Outsourced, and They Love It Here. 

As an actress, Dani has been seen on networks such as Bet, Amazon Prime, Tubi, and ApireTv.

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Director Statement

Writing and directing this film was a personal journey for me because I felt it was important to shed light on real experiences that I, and many women of color face in everyday life from the workplace to personal life. While watching this film, I want the viewer to have an out-of-body experience as they watch both leads navigate a moment in their lives as each other. The ultimate goal is to showcase how life can change in unexpected ways in the blink of an eye. I was inspired by the works of Issa Rae, and Donald Glover during the creation of this film. They both take a very realistic yet at times, satirical approach to how they present the issues within their stories.

Working with the actors and actresses in this film was special because they each put a lot of work into preparing for their roles, and kept an open mind throughout the entire process. Additionally, working with this crew was fun because we always found time to laugh and joke throughout the long days of filming. We never allowed the stress of the day to keep us from smiling.

This film will always be special to me because, in many ways, it represents so many different times throughout my life in a professional setting, as well as past relationships. The experience I gained working on this film will help me with future projects because I now have a full understanding of what it takes to write, produce, and direct a feature film... which is so much more intricate than making a short.