Scripted Films + Documentary.

Original storytelling by Moreena_HH.

‘Suppress’ short film

This project is a product of the 2024 Dreams Resurrected: The Other Lives of Sakia Gunn film initiative, through partnership of the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival and Express Newark’s Community Media Center. A $2000 grant was given towards the production of a film piece inspired by the life of Newark icon, Sakia Gunn.

Written, Directed, Produced
Moreena H. Hashim

Logline
A closeted man must temper his emotions after he feels threatened by his insecurities when his advances towards a gay woman are rejected.

Press:

https://outinjersey.net/second-annual-newark-lgbtq-film-festival-april-26-28/

2023

‘Her Voice: Charlayne Hunter-Gault’ short film.

Assistant Directed by Moreena HH.

Procrastinating at the start of an arduous writing assignment for school, Gwendolyn turns to her grandmother for help. The two embark on an inspiring journey through history to meet celebrated journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first African-American female student to desegregate the University of Georgia in 1961.

Awards/Press:

https://myhero.com/her-voice-wins-wtm-award-at-my-hero-film-festival

2020

‘Blocking the Aisle’ short film.

One year after Morgan and Quentin meet in the grocery store, they are forced to define their relationship and decide what their future looks like in the middle of the shopping aisle. Produced 2020.

‘Crushing Adolescence’ short film.

Tonya and Marcus, young teenagers in junior high school, experience their first "crush" as they get advice from friends and elders and navigate their own journey. Produced 2019.

2019

‘Braids by MJ’ short documentary.

Emaja Conyers discusses her journey as a small business owner that uses hair braiding and natural styling to expand her business and express confidence in others.

‘Tending the Soil’ short film.

Jade spends time with her grandmother and reflects on their shared experiences while tending to their garden soil in the yard. Produced 2018.

2018