Hi, I am Kandy a multi-hyphenate creative based in London, though I grew up in Grenada and New York. My production company, EYE-RUH-NEE Productions, just completed the short film The Voicenote and I am beyond delighted to be getting it out into the world via festivals. Please see the trailer here - https://youtube.com/shorts/2a2sjwOGBPU?feature=share
I have teamed up with living legend Kelechi Okafor who directs and stars in the film. The full cast includes Kemi Adekoya (Dreaming Whilst Black), Hodan Yusuf (Castlerock) and Ayanna Witter-Johnson. Ayanna has also composed for the film.
The Voicenote follows the emotional journey of a bereaved person reaching out to a friend. It is an exploration of grief, friendship and the neglect of black female mental health. As our use and overreliance on technology grows, it shows how far apart we can drift from those we hold dear.
Funds raised will be used to finalise materials for the film and secure future life and iterations, marketing, festival entries, screeings and travel. I am hoping to spark conversation around the stigma of mental health and explore ways of how we can support each other.