Title

The Multi

The Multi

Category

Films/TV

Client

NIOVISION

NIOVISION

Year

2022

2022

Overview

The award-winning short film that was featured at 16 film festivals since 2022, with several being BAFTA (BU FF), Oscars (LA International Shorts), and Canadian Screen (Toronto Black Film Festival) qualifiers.

The award-winning short film that was featured at 16 film festivals since 2022, with several being BAFTA (BU FF), Oscars (LA International Shorts), and Canadian Screen (Toronto Black Film Festival) qualifiers.

Logline

A deaf woman struggles to maintain control as her terrible past trauma is forced to the surface.

Facts about this film and production:

  • The first premiere of The Multi took place at the British Film Institute during their “Busting the Bias” event.

  • The majority of the cast and crew were Deaf and Hard of Hearing, working side by side with our hearing crew.

  • The entire production was accessible to deaf and hearing crew members using American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters on Zoom throughout the production.

  • The cast and crew were able to successfully communicate with each other by being innovative, patient, and open-minded.

  • Hybrid flex format: half the crew/cast were working virtually, and half were in-person

  • Virtually: Co-Director (Deaf), producer (Hearing), Assistant Director (Hearing), and actors (Deaf & Hearing)

  • In-Person: Director (Deaf), Director of Photography (Hearing), Gaffer (Hearing), Actor (Deaf), Producer (Deaf), Associate Producer (Deaf), Line producer (Deaf), Art director (Deaf), Set photographer (Hearing), HSS Coordinator (Deaf).

Credits

Director

Natasha Ofili

Natasha Ofili

Cinematographer

Cooper Ulrich

Cooper Ulrich

Producer

Natasha Ofili

Natasha Ofili

Editor

Chris Chan Roberson

Chris Chan Roberson

Colorist

Kinan Chabani

Kinan Chabani

Music

Matthew Pusti

Matthew Pusti

Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade (a dark-skinned Black woman) in a flowing yellow garment, dancing with a candle in a well-lit room, while Cooper Ulrich, Director of Photography, captures the scene.
Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade (a dark-skinned Black woman) in a flowing yellow garment, dancing with a candle in a well-lit room, while Cooper Ulrich, Director of Photography, captures the scene.
Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade (a dark-skinned Black woman) adjusting their curly hair with a slight smile in a softly lit bathroom.
Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade (a dark-skinned Black woman) adjusting their curly hair with a slight smile in a softly lit bathroom.
Cooper Ulrich, Director of Photography, films Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade (a dark-skinned Black woman) at a desk in a bedroom setting with warm lighting.
Cooper Ulrich, Director of Photography, films Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade (a dark-skinned Black woman) at a desk in a bedroom setting with warm lighting.
Cooper Ulrich, Director of Photography, filming Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade (a dark-skinned Black woman sitting in a well-lit room with candles.
Cooper Ulrich, Director of Photography, filming Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade (a dark-skinned Black woman sitting in a well-lit room with candles.
Natasha Ofili, in a white shirt, stands under lighting equipment, with Cooper Ulrich, Director of Photography, holding a light meter.
Natasha Ofili, in a white shirt, stands under lighting equipment, with Cooper Ulrich, Director of Photography, holding a light meter.
Crew members (Michael Esptein, DJ Kurs, and Cooper Ulrich), moving equipment and objects while Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade is preparing for the next scene.
Crew members (Michael Esptein, DJ Kurs, and Cooper Ulrich), moving equipment and objects while Natasha Ofili as Amara/Sade is preparing for the next scene.