As You Are | A LGBTQ Short Film | Daria Strachan and Black Girls Film Camp

A young queer girl learns the true meaning of self love and acceptance after an unfortunate event at her church.
AS YOU ARE premiered at Black Girl Film Camp Premiere Weekend in NC on June 22, 2024. Find more information through Black Girl Film Camp’s Instagram (@blackgirlsfilmcamp) and through the film’s official Instagram page (@asyouaremovie).
Director + Writer: Daria Strachan
Produced by: Black Girls Film Camp
Exec. Producers: Dr. Jimmeka Anderson and Sierra Davis
Co-Producers: Regina Hoyles, Yhá Mourhia Wright, and Chassidy Jade
Asst. Director + Editor: Georgia Jenkins
Script Supervisor + Boom Operator: Lanaa Dantzler
Asst. Producer + Set Designer: Jael Colbourne
Starring: Riya Massey, Deovana Lauderdale, Ricardo Russel, Keith Caraway, and Patricia Cannady
Director of Photography: Edgar Romero
Asst. Camera: Nicolas Amaya
Sound recordist: Mykal Bailey
BTS Shooter: London Pidel

[@aishisamanta1926]

Beautiful story 👏

[@forkmcspoon198]

This warmed my heart! As an asexual lesbian Christian who loves Christian spaces, I am trying more lately to live my truth and not hide who I am. Finding a church that isn't outraged or at least uncomfortable is a challenge. Thanks for giving some hope!

[@DariaStrachanFilms]

I’m so glad this film warmed your heart 🥹🫶🏽