Halfway There
Directors: Laynie Mitchell and Chelsea M. Davis
Cast:David Carzell, Chelsea M. Davis, Weiyi Zhang
Crew:Writer: Chelsea M. Davis. Producers: Chelsea M. Davis, Laynie Mitchell.
Email:chelseamdavis95@gmail.com
Synopsis
Two half-siblings, Chris & Jamie, meet for the first time. Both adults now, they must determine if blood is really thicker than water and if a connection can be found in the aftermath of their isolated childhoods.
About the directors
Laynie Mitchell - Laynie is an LA based actor and filmmaker drawn to open-ended narratives that invite interpretation rather than prescribe meaning. Her work explores emotional nuance, trusting the audience to engage with the story on their own terms, and crediting viewers with the intelligence to find their own answers.
Chelsea M. Davis - Chelsea is a filmmaker & actor, born and raised in San Francisco, CA and is currently based in Los Angeles. Ultimately, she loves to find opportunities to write and collaborate with her favorite people to tell stories that matter to her. The indie short world is currently her favorite place to play. But she has written features with her creative partner, Laynie Mitchell, and they're hoping for the opportunity to make a long form project as the next step in their creative journey.
Filmmakers' note
The catalyst for this project was my own sense of restlessness with my work. I've been lucky to have some level of success in my acting career, but still feel like I haven't been given the freedom to express myself creatively and personally. I was itching to challenge myself and say something that I hadn't really said out loud before. So, I forced myself to make it happen. I wanted to be able to self fund the project and hand pick the team. I also wanted to make sure I started to build relationships with other young, black creatives and artists. We're all at the beginning of our careers and there's something magical and visceral about this moment in time. Eventually, I pulled this specific story out of a small, fleeting chapter of my own life. Yes, this is somewhat autobiographical. However, it's more of a reimagining of what could have happened. An example of one of the many possibilities I was too afraid to explore in real life. Next best thing? Make a short film.