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Young Legend

A tender afternoon glimpse into the lives of a young Black couple in Los Angeles as they navigate parenthood.

  • Donovan J Gardener
    Director
  • Praheme Praphet
    Director
  • StoryGarden Creative Agency
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Music Video, Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 4, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Donovan J Gardener, Praheme Praphet

Donovan & Praheme are an innovative directing duo bringing bold, visually striking, and deeply resonant stories to the screen. With Donovan’s expertise as an award-winning cinematographer and director, and Praheme’s visionary storytelling as a filmmaker and writer, they craft narratives that amplify underrepresented voices with authenticity and style. Their collaborative work seamlessly blends striking visuals, emotional depth, and cultural significance, making them a powerhouse team in independent and commercial filmmaking.

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Director Statement

Through an intimate yet visually dynamic lens, we sought to capture the energy and vulnerability of youth, the weight of expectation, and the fire of ambition. It’s a story that speaks to those who have ever dared to dream beyond their circumstances, to those who fight to define their own legacy.

Our approach was to blend striking, cinematic imagery with an authentic, lived-in feel—creating a world that feels both heightened and deeply personal. We wanted every frame to carry the emotion of the moment, every shadow to tell part of the story, and every beat to resonate with truth.