grey area
grey area follows Dre Nassir (Golden), an aspiring Toronto model, as she navigates the harsh reality of her professional life and is later forced to see her toxic ex of six years Amari Jones (Neké Andeh), for the first time since their breakup.
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Keesha ChungDirector
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Keesha ChungWriter
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Keesha ChungProducer
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Kevin ParkDirector of Photography
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Jordan HaylesEditorwww.jordanhayleseditor.com
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Mecha ClarkeCostume Designer
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Aaron WatkinsComposer
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GoldenKey Cast"Dre Nassir"
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Neké AndehKey Cast"Amari Jones"
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Abriana LashleyKey Cast"Kiara"
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Denika LewisKey Cast"Mariah"
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Leslie DurwardKey Cast"Bethany"
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Diana GoldmanKey Cast"Cynthia Warner"
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Zachariah Minawi1st AC
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Shivani Chauhan1st AC
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Chrris Lowe2nd AC
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Dimitri FartushenkoGaffer
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Ifenna OkekeGrip
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Rahnell BrantonMakeup Artists
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Cassandra FullertonMakeup Artists
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Trisha ToussaintHair
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Marvia DonegarHair
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Martillo CuerdaSound Recordist
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Tess MoirSound Editor
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Martillo CuerdaSound Editor
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Folasewa Babalola1st Assistant Director
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Azra KamenovProduction Assistants
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Chidimma MoraldoProduction Assistants
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Kevin Wu (Artjail)Colourist
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Jazmine BateyStory Editor & Script Supervisor
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Laura Van DongenBehind the Scenes Video
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Neam SaadBehind the Scenes Video
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Sandra ThompsonCatering
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Jamila AlbalushiOn Screen Food
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:15 minutes 38 seconds
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Completion Date:November 1, 2020
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Production Budget:3,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital,
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Montreal International Black Film FestivalMontreal
Canada
September 24, 2021
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Reelworld Film FestivalToronto
Canada
October 24, 2021
Toronto Premiere
Official Selection -
Toronto Black Film FestivalToronto
Canada
February 16, 2022
Official Selection -
CineFAMToronto
Canada
October 23, 2021
Official Selection -
Halifax Black Film FestivalHalifax
Canada -
Vancouver Independent Film FestivalVancouver
Canada
Best Editing in Short -
Vancouver Independent Film FestivalVancouver
Canada
Best Actress in Short -
Sold Out Screening at Fox TheatreToronto
November 27, 2021 -
Sold Out Screening Artscape Daniels LaunchpadToronto
Canada
August 25, 2022
Keesha Chung is an emerging Toronto based filmmaker. Before making her directorial debut with "grey area" she worked in film, media, content production, and the arts for over 10 years. Keesha began her career as a professional model and segued into working behind the camera as a producer, director, and writer. She has worked as a TV host, model, segment producer, creative director, video editor, writer, programming coordinator, graphic designer, event producer, and event moderator.
After graduating from Concordia University with a BA in Women’s Studies, Keesha co-founded Collective Culture, a platform highlights the voices and experiences of BIPOC through content development and programming. In December 2020 she graduated from Humber’s Film and Multiplatform Storytelling Program with honours. She worked at Scarborough Pictures as an Associate Producer on CBC Gem's Next Stop. She is currently a part of Bell Media's prestigious Graduate Leadership Program.
Her goal with all her all her creative endeavours is to challenge representations politics and highlight the voices and stories of creatives of colour that inspire her.
In mainstream media, stories about Blackness are almost entirely occupied by American voices, and that needs to change.
My first goal with this film was to tell the story of a young Black woman on her self-discovery journey. Her dynamic with Amari and her relationship with her job are essential indicators of where she is in this process. My second goal was to make a film that brought people into the world of my home city, Toronto. From the cast, crew, production, fashion, and music to the characters on screen - I wanted to tell a story representing Toronto on all levels. Dre's internal struggles drive this film, and the character of Toronto nuances the narrative.
I've been building this world for over five years, and watching it come to life with such a fantastic cast and crew has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.