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Who Told You You Were Ugly?

"Who Told You You Were Ugly?" follows the story of Ashanti, a young middle school aged girl who doesn’t quite see her own beauty yet, and Nyla, her older sister. Through sisterly love, along with the revisiting of her own pains from the past, Nyla rebuilds her little sister’s confidence with a smooth, poetic nature. As a result of her sister’s loving words, Ashanti learns to truly love who she is.

  • Michaela Danielle McKenzie
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Student, Screenplay, Short Script
  • Genres:
    Animated, Family, Black
  • Number of Pages:
    4
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Alabama State University
  • Telling Our Stories Symposium Writing Competion
    Montgomery, AL
    November 6, 2021
    Third Place in Poetry Scripts Category
Writer Biography - Michaela Danielle McKenzie

At the intersection of passion, dedication, and artistic brilliance stands Michaela "Mikki" McKenzie, a vibrant dance virtuoso hailing from Montgomery, Alabama. Her versatility ranges from various dance styles, the art of theatre, film, literature, and social media content creation In the summer of 2022, Mikki's talents took center stage as she had the privilege of performing in the World Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies alongside luminaries such as Sheila E., Yolanda Adams, Tony Toni Tone, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Ruben Studdard, and Pastor Mike Jr. This experience not only showcased Mikki's versatility but also solidified her presence on a global stage. In recognition of her burgeoning talent, Mikki was awarded an artistic fellowship with the Wideman Davis Dance Company during her junior year of college, providing her with invaluable insights and mentorship. She was the youngest fellow on the board. The young creative received national recognition in the winter of 2024 as she was named one of the “Her Campus E.L.F.ing Amazing 22 under 22” for her outstanding love for the arts & community outreach work through her creation of several performing arts programs in the historic home of the civil rights movement. Mikki also has an extensive dance on film catalogue where she expresses her passions via Screendance. Additionally she is the author of three books “Chocolate Hearts: A Collection of Short Stories About Black Love", "Not You Reading My Diary!: A Book of Black Girl Emotions In Rhyme" , and "The Fae & The Pharaoh": A Black Fairytale”. Rooted in her love for the arts Mikki aims to become an inspiration for the masses as she moves to the beat of her own drum.

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