BEST EYES

While commuting between her working class neighborhood and elite private school, a biracial teen forms a friendship that challenges the version of herself her mother believes will keep her safe—leading her toward self-acceptance.

Festivals/Awards

WINNER - 2024 DGA Jury Award - West Coast

World Premiere: Academy Award- Qualifying 2025 LALIFF (Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival)

Currently in its festival run.

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An American Film Institute Thesis Film

Principal Team:
Director/Writer: Kira Powell
Co-Writer: Lauren Thomas
Producer: Tara Austin
Cinematographer: Udit Nijhawan
Production Designer: Disha Shah
Editor: Sharon Shen

Key Cast:
Sage Wynters as Olivia
Jackie Cruz as Rosa
Kyrie McAlpin as Shay
Adam Foster Ballard as Jerome Juan Wood as Lee Loren Fenton as Janice