EXCLUSIVE: Gersh has signed Kelley Kali, known for co-writing, co-directing, producing and starring in the 2021 dramedy ‘I’m Fine (Thanks For Asking),’ which garnered her SXSW’s inaugural Special Jury Recognition for Multi-Hyphenate Storyteller
, which garnered her SXSW’s inaugural Special Jury Recognition for Multi-Hyphenate Storyteller upon its world premiere at the Austin, TX festival.tells the story of Danny , a recently widowed hairdresser who finds herself living on the streets with her eight-year-old daughter Wes . As Danny works to secure the funds that will allow her to lock down an apartment, she also aims to protect her child from the reality of their situation.
The filmmaker was prior to that selected to work with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s New Form to develop her web series,An alum of Howard University and USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, Kali’s mission is to using the art of filmmaking to address issues within marginalized communities, creating dialogue and action towards positive change.
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