NYC : June 9th – Dinner & A Movie for They Call Me Dae
We received such overwhelming feedback at our first screening event in NYC in April that we decided to have another private screening in NYC. This time our event is being hosted by Big Ced, Founder of the Industry Co-Sign! Big Ced is well known in NYC so we’re looking forward to him hosting us at [...]
Tags: african american, bully, female director, film, independent, teen, They Call Me Dae
Black Swan: I Saw It, Here are my thoughts…
I’m bout to see Black Swan, finally! I’m pretty excited. I know I’m late, but I had my own movie that I was writing,directing and producing. If you’ve seen it already, leave me a comment and tell me what you thought. I heard it was off the hook. The trailer is below: My review: Here’s [...]
Tags: film, movie, natalie portman
Powerful Comments on They Call Me Dae (Trailer)
The comments for They Call Me Dae have been absolutely empowering. Here are what some of my friends and fans had to say after seeing the trailer: Nice job. You wrote & directed it ?!?!?! WOW… Keep going 4 yours. Keep Up The Good Work!!! – Nathalyone There is always a catalyst behind fear, anger, [...]
Tags: african american, film, girl fights
Can She Be Saved? Screening- Huge Success!
Last Thursday, I visited Hart Middle School in Washington, DC. We screened Can She Be Saved? and I was a part of a panel with 4 other intelligent women where we spoke about violence among girls. It was awesome. From the conference, I understood that a lot of us feel that we must defend ourselves, [...]
Tags: book, can she be saved screening, dc, film, hart, middle school, retaliation, southeast, washington
Can She Be Saved? Screens in Washington, DC Tomorrow!
Hey there. I am celebrating the 13th Film Festival Screening of Can She Be Saved? this weekend. It happens to coincide with my birthday, so I’m extra excited and its definitely poetic. I’ll be at the ARC in Washington, DC. The address is 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE. The Can She Be Saved? trailer is below:
Tags: Can She Be Saved?, dc, film, girl fights, violence, washington
Can She Be Saved? Wins 2009 Indie Award of Merit
My debut film, Can She Be Saved? won a 2009 Indie Award of Merit in the short documentary category by The Indie Fest. The Indie Fest recognizes filmmakers and honors outstanding achievement. If you would like me to visit your town for a Can She Be Saved? screening, email me–yshiraz at yasminshiraz.net. Copies of the [...]
Tags: documentary, film, girl fighting, girls
Socialize with Me!
Contact Details