StorytellHER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- StorytellHER tells the stories of two different women living in Jamaica at two different point in time, class and circumstances while experiencing the raw emotions of love and pain. The film highlights the fact that we are all different, yet so similar. StorytellHER also explores the idea that love & pain are synonymous and often times follows the other.
What is so beautiful about the treatment of this film is that each story can stand on its own while still being beautifully impactful, authentic and true.
“My Child” tells the story of a mother wrapped in the grieving memory of her daughter who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered by a man 3 years ago. Even though some time has passed, the pain is still fresh to this mother who lost her only child. Drowning in depression, guilt, alcoholism, and anger she confronts her daughter’s killer in an unconventional way.
“Words of An Abused Woman” is set in Jamaica in the 1950s and focuses on domestic violence. A woman now in an interrogation room unremorsefully explains to the investigator what lead to the murder of her boyfriend. Though not promoting violence, StorytellHER explores another unspoken truth and sometimes the end result of domestic violence. We see her go through the motions of love gain and love lost throughout the story.
Produced: August 2022
Released: July 2024
Actors: Melessa Vassell, Odaine Clarke, John Chambers, Stuart Smellie & Randy Makk
Director: Akeem Mignott
Writer & Executive Producer: Melessa Vassell
Cinematographer: Dean ‘Squidly’ Sutherand
Audio Engineering: Sheldon Turnbull
Colorist: Jadon JB Williams
1st AD: Veronique Makk
Production Assistant: Ramario Ricketts
Producers: Randy Makk & Marvin Jackson
Make-up Artiste: Cecile Burrowes
Stills Photographer: Shane Brown
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Melessa Vassell and her team are set to do AMAZING THINGS. Talk about use of platform. Not only were the stories moving moving, but her delivery brought each character to life. It felt like sitting at the feet of each and absorbing the wisdom and folly of their lives. I can even imagine the iterations to come. LOVE! LOVE! Love it... A beautiful soul doing extraordinary things!
Very captivating and fine talent displayed. Excellent song choices. You are truly gifted. 👏🎊
Wow, just wow. The acting, the writing, the directing, the editing, the production design choices and the sound choices… I’m truly in awe. I love the flashbacksThis is such a beautiful example of how cinematography can and should be done in Jamaica. I love the care that was put into this project and I can’t wait to see the other stories that you have to show us.
StorytellHER is a deeply affecting exploration of pain and loss, portrayed with remarkable authenticity. The performances are gripping, drawing you into the characters' emotional turmoil. Through subtle yet powerful storytelling, the film leaves a profound impact, resonating long after it ends. It's a testament to the film's ability to evoke raw emotions and provoke introspection. Amazing work 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Congrats
New dynamics..every story is told in unique,intricate yet relatively simple ways..great job
Mel😢Cookie, would be so proud of you 👏🏽 Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing much more 👏🏽👏🏽❣️
If I could give this 15 out of 10 I would!
The storytelling was masterful and gripping, and the way the lead captured the emotions was simply brilliant!
The cinematography, editing, makeup etc were also stellar!🎉
I enjoyed watching this short film, as I started I was like “Melessa plz doh bother mek me cry” lol, but this was a really great and well put together film. Im so proud of you gurllll. Uh Angle Triangle thisssss!!! 🎉🍾💐
This was really well done Mel... Naah tell no lie... Mi eye dem did full a wata... The conviction in your voice... You told each story beautifully... And yes, the message was received.
Great job Mel and team. Keep telling our stories🎉
Awesome work team❤❤❤❤acting,directing, costume, editing❤❤❤❤❤....one thing tho, is a Series? cause me need more,alot more.
I love it. Keep going. Proud of you!😘
Great Job Mel!
Mel this was beautiful. You portrayed both characters with such intensity. You are amazing 🎉🎉
The most seductive, concocted story-fill with emphasizes this is wonderful flim👏🔥
This nice!!! Congratulations Melessa V and team...Love the intro!!!
Melessa I enjoy ever bit of the show ,you were amazing you nail it ,congrats my sweetheart.
Goo watch !!!!!!
This was a great watch. It deserves more awards!
Amazing job! Great storytelling..the details❤
Impressive writing , really liked the narration in the intro , could feel the emotions emitting from the story and your character played as a mother loosing her own to being a abused woman living her life on the streets
To dealing with aggressive emotions of a seemingly decent man at the initial point of meeting then unveiling his abusive nature of responses in different situations transitioning to having enough and physically killing not only the relationship but your partner and not having anyone judging your actions until they have had that experience for themselves ending with the similarities of stories and how powerful they are when told
Leaving a sense of vulnerability…
It was captivating
Well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This is good Mel
Great Job Mel! I’m so proud of you! ❤️
This, this!!!!! Tears of joy!! This was so good, and thought provoking. I am so proud of you Melessa, Akeem and Odaine! It is always a joy to see your past students living their dreams and displaying their talents to the world. I am proud; your Alma mater is proud!! Good job!! Color RED!!! #BPHS
You did your BIG one Mel❗️ 10/10 would recommend 👏🏽🎉🎉🎉
Great job guys. Super proud 🎉
This was absolutely amazing! Great job guys!!❤❤❤
Good job Mel 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥳🥳🥳
Best director! 1Mignott🔥
Amazing I actually really enjoyed this a lot more than I thought
A guh always glue to my screen when it comes on to Mel ... Always ❤❤❤
Powerful, sad and unfortunately too common. Glad that these stories are being told.
This is top notch acting!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 episode 2 please 😭😭😭😭
Super Talented team!
Great acting/production, Mel!
Job well done Mel! 🎉🎉❤
Great Job Mel 👏👏👏👏
Melessa is amazing in this!!! Incredible acting with moving stories. Congratulations to all involved!
Who is that actress???She killed it!!!👏🏾👏🏾
I love it! Keep it going!!! Big up watching from Hawaii
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Superb acting. Beautifully told and excellent supporting cast. A chilling insight into the world we live in.
Amazing film!!🔥🔥 I am sooo proud of you Mel and all who contributed 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Dat is it 🔥🔥🔥
Great job baby!! I love everything about it. The intensity of the silence and how both piece were crafted. Proud cyaa done. We neva Sen yuh a school fi noting
Amazing 🎉
Wow amazing ! Great job Mel and everyone else involved. It was touching and well executed. I’m so proud of all you Guys! 😊😊😊 we need a part2
Powerful Mel
🎉❤great story love it keep up good work😊
This is top tier production and acting 🎉🎉 , looking forward to more 🙌
Hats off to Akeem!!!
Good job Melissa ❤❤❤
Wow great short film story lines two segments was hoping had a third one guess next series touch my heart ❤️ great cast.
Congratulations Mel's, I love it!
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Fantastic
Great job Mel❤
Coming back to dis
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Witness the RISE of Mellessa Vasell! 💫💫💫💫💫💫🙏🏾♥️
Two powerful story🥲
Melessa and her team 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 Love this so much!!!!
Great job Mel. Keep telling our stories