The New Yorker at 100 (2025)
Directed by Marshall Curry
Producers: Marshal Curry, Elizabeth Martin, and Xan Parker
Co-Producer: Steven Bennet
Executive Producers: Sarah Amos, Judd Apatow, Amanda Rohlke, Josh Church, Hellen Estabrook, and Michael Bonfigilo
Director of Photography: Marshall Curry
Editorial Team: Kevin Alley Caby, Mattison Thor Carter, Katherine Clary, Olivia Hamilton, Jessie Herman, Jon Hewett, Jessica Hinds, Wendi Litteral, Hillary McHone, and Honesty Taszhé
Hard-hitting journalism. Era-defining fiction. Witty cartoons. The New Yorker marks its 100th anniversary with this look at its past, present and future.
Kickback Chronicles (2025)
Written Honesty Taszhé
Directed by Honesty Taszhé and Christopher D. Collins
Producers: Honesty Taszhé
Executive Producers: Honesty Taszhé, Shkaha Benbow, Christopher D. Collins
Co-Producer: Michael Mayrand
STARRING
Davesha Kindred - Alice
Duante Washington - Gavin
Chamiyah Spates - Danielle
Sean W. Clemmons - Kory
Tim Bagget - Tony
Nakhea Snow - Ashley
JP Haley - Sean
AWARDS
Official Selection: Denton Black Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection: The Film Collective Short Film Festival, 2024
Alice, Danielle, and Kory are in their sophomore year at Douglass University. Being that Douglass University is a PWI, the black community is small. That means everyone knows everybody as groups form and kickbacks become large social gatherings. Outside of the frat parties, smoke-outs, and game nights that make up the black nightlife experience, the trio of friends explores their first meaningful encounters.
JEN (2024)
Written & Directed by Honesty Taszhé
Producers: Honesty Taszhé and Shakha Benbow
AD: Truman Wheeler
DP: Jacob Schermerhorn
Production Design by: Dalima Kapten
Wardrobe Design by: Briana Miller
Editor & Colorist: Shkaha Benbow
Sound Mix by: Kong Thao
Sound Design by: Tyler Windsor
STARRING
Ariannah D. Lasker - Jendayi “Jen” Washington
Janova Lavon - Katrina Washington
Max Duffy - Hannah Keller
Mary Wilkins - Alexandria
AWARDS & SCREENINGS
Best Short: International Black & Diversity Film Festival, 2025
Best Heartland Narrative Short: Kansas City FilmFest International, 2024
Best Student Director for a Short Film: New York International Film Infest Festival, 2024
Official Selection: Micheaux Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection: Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection: Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival, 2024
At thirteen, Jendayi "Jen" Washington struggles to connect with the people and things around her after the sudden death of her grandmother. Forced to figure things out suddenly, Jendayi's mom decides a fresh start begins with a move and relocates her daughter to the confines of suburbia, hoping to alleviate their grief. Baring the responsibility of looking after her younger sister, and attempting to fit in with a popular trio at school, Jendayi begins to spiral out of control.
Serenity and Keith have been dating for years now but the physical distance between the two has caused a strain. Serenity begins to question whether or not the chemistry is still there with Keith, the man she loves. With only a day between them, the couple struggles to connect when a series of events go unplanned, disrupting their single day. Serenity and Keith are now faced with the tough question of trying to move on.
Spark (2024)
Written & Directed by Honesty Taszhé
Produced by Honesty Taszhé
Co-produced by: Ellora Bultema and Jade Johann
DP: Son Tran
AD: Jade Johann
Editor: Shakha Benbow
Sound Designer: Austin Myers
Production Designer: Lindsey Goodhart
Costume Designer: Briana Miller
MUA: Nakhea Snow
STARRING
Davesha Kindred -Serenity Holcomb
JP Haley - Keith Williams
Naia Montgomery - Erykah Cooper
AWARDS & SCREENINGS
Best Student Short Film Nominee & Official Selection: Detroit Black Film Festival, 2025
Best Black Love Short Film: Urban Mediamakers Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection: Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival, 2024
Finalist: Kansas City Underground Film Festival, 2024
Cornhole (2023)
Written by Nox Clark and Jaylen Early
Directed by Nox Clark
Cinematographer(s): Jaylen Early and Autumn Girgin
Producers: Honesty Taszhé and Isaac Chase
Music: TRSH, Primitive Rage, and Red Shirts
STARRING
Chris Melton
Molly del Rossi
Leena Day
Davey Grumbine
A proof of concept comedy pilot focused around a group of small-town friends running a DIY concert venue out of their basement.
Kickback Chronicles: The Treatment
A group of college friends explore the nightlife scene at their PWI while crawling into adulthood.
Kickback Chronicles (2022)
Written & Directed by Honesty Taszhé
Produced by Honesty Tashzé, Shkaha Benbow, and Christopher D. Collins
Cinematographer: Shakha Benbow
Editor: Shakha Benbow
Costume Designer: Briana Miller
Sound Designer: Kong Thao
STARRING
Honesty Taszhé
Reggie Byers
JP Haley
Gea Rose Henry
Loghann Wilson
The Royal Chief - Feel Good: Music Video
The Royal Chief “Feel Good” (2022)
Producer: The Royal Chief
Cinematographer & Director: Honesty Taszhé
Editor: Honesty Taszhé
Gaffer: Shakha Benbow
Grip: Christopher D. Collins
myFirst Camera Insta Wi: Commercial
MidMoBank Better Transactions: Commercial
MyFirst Camera Insta Wi (2021)
Creative Director: Merry Fidler
Produced by Honesty Tashzé
Associate Director: Ally Jepsen
Cinematographer & Editor: Ian Keiser
For Women Like You: Short Film
A young woman spirals after an assault.
MidMo Bank Better Transactions (2021)
Creative Director: Merry Fidler
Produced by Honesty Tashzé
Associate Director: Honesty Taszhé
Cinematographer & Editor: Ian Keiser
For Women Like You (2020)
Written & Directed by Honesty Taszhé
Produced by Truman Wheeler
Cinematographer & Editor: Shakha Benbow
Gaffer: Jeremiah Hinds
STARRING
Scout Mayberry
AWARDS & SCREENINGS
Award of Excellence: Broadcast Educators Association, 2021
Official Selection: Queen City Shout Art Festival, 2021
Screened: STL-TV, 2021
Post Miseriam (2019)
Written & Directed by Honesty Taszhé
Producer: Danielle R. L. McCowan
Assistant Director: Danielle R. L. McCowan
Cinematographer: Shakha Benbow
Editor: Shakha Benbow
Sound Mixer: Destiny Hanks
STARRING
Chris Melton
Molly del Rossi
Leena Day
Davey Grumbine
AWARDS & SCREENINGS
Short Film Winner: Missouri Broadcast Educators Association, 2019
Official Selection: First Friday Film Festival Kansas City, 2019
Official Selection: Rita House Los Angeles Film Festival, 2019
Post Miseriam: Short Film
A woman struggles to connect with others when reminded of a tragedy she intends not to face.
Cult for a Day (2019)
Written & Directed by Candace Bruce
Producer: Jaci Alysa Herron
Unit Production Manager
Assistant Producer: Marlena McReynolds
Cinematographer: Collin O’Conell
Editor: Jaci Alysa Herron
Sound Designer: Paul Johnson
STARRING
Leigh Loureiro - Grace
Courtney Monier - Avery
Conner Paulson - Pal
Kaleb Norman - Father Priscilla
AWARDS & SCREENINGS
3rd Place Screenplay Winner: Broadcast Education Association Festival Media Arts, 2019
Semi-Finalist: Los Angeles CineFest, 2019
Cult For a Day: Short Film
When college roommates sign up for a one-gay cult simulation, mayhem ensues.