Series Classification: G (General Audiences)
Genre: Documentary
Through her work in film, 28-year-old, driven creative Jzayla Hughey is detangling the stigma of demonstrating that afro-textured hair plays a significant role in Aotearoa's film industry.
Credits:
Director: Jzayla Hughey
Producer: Jennifer Onyeiwu
Production Mentor: Alex Reed
Story Consultant: Dame Gaylene Preston
Production Crew Profiles:
Jzayla Hughey
With a people-centric personality and a deep passion for the film industry, Jzayla is dedicated to communicating and enlivening people's stories. As a graduate of South Seas and AUT, with mentorship from Warner Brothers Discovery, she is eager to continue contributing her skills to both local and global film projects. Her journey in documentary filmmaking has been both insightful and eye-opening, fueling her desire to continue developing and exploring this compelling art form.
Jennifer Onyeiwu
Jennifer is an Auckland-based actress and emerging producer of Nigerian-Brazilian descent, completing her training at the Atlantic Acting School in New York in 2018. She continues her artistic repertoire through notable screen appearances on international television, and theatre achievements, while also pursuing studies in producing. Her ultimate goal is to continue acting and develop her own production company.
"Detangling the Stigma" poster Photo: Day One
