BEST EYES

While commuting between her inner-city 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. An AFI THESIS FILM AND DGA JURY AWARD WINNER. Written/Directed by Kira Powell; Produced by Tara Austin Co-written by Lauren Thomas; Cinematography by Udit Nijhawan; Production Design by Disha Shah; Edited by Sharon Shen. (Best Eyes had its World Premiere at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF).)