Say Yes!!, A Short Film By Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay has done it again! With such stunning and inspiring films such as I Will Follow, Middle of Nowhere, and her last short film The Door (in collaboration with Miu Miu, starring Gabrielle Union and Alfre Woodard), DuVernay continue to show how Black women are a force to be reckon with behind the camera. Her work is impeccable, and this newest short film does not not disappoint. This glowing piece of art Say Yes is a film, that is a partnership with the historic cosmetic brand (for women of color) Fashion Fair: "explores the power of the affirmative, and the beauty that blossoms from embracing life. Inspired by the Fashion Fair lip color, 'Say Yes,' Sundance award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay created this vision of what happens when you welcome the unexpected." 

Say Yes stars Kali Hawk as the leading lady and the perfection that is Lance Gross as her loving man. And ladies let's be real this brother right can just walk on camera and not have to anything but simply smile, and we are hypnotized under his spell. His entrance is jaw-dropping. In addition, to those wonderful faces you will also see some other great folks like creator Issa Rae, director Julie Dash (Daughters of the Dust), upcoming actress Aasha Davis (The UnWritten Rules), writer/director Lena Waithe (Sh*t Black Girls Say), singer N'Dambi, and acclaimed actress Lorraine Toussaint (Middle of Nowhere). Credit must be also given to the costume designer, Nigerian-British designer Duru Olowu, for the gorgeous and flawless pieces of clothing found on the cast.

This 7-minute visual rendez-vous/vacation will warm your heart and soothe your soul all in one sitting. DuVernay explains why she was enthusiastic about lending her skills to this particular project,

"I was thrilled to be asked to create a film for Fashion Fair, a brand that has always emabraced women of color, and that women of color have so often embraced. The film is a meditation on the power of 'yes,' illustrating what can happen when we affirm our family, our friends, ourselves. I aslo thought about the many ways that Fashion Fair says 'yes' to us. Yes to our variance of skin tone, yes to our different ages, yes to our body sizes, yes to the myriad of elements that we are. That's something worth celebrating."

And this film truly exudes all the beauty that one only imagine, inside and out. Everything from the music, to the cast, to the beautiful landscaping shots, would make any living breathing person "SAY YES!!". I was truly mesmerized with each shot, it's like I felt like I was there partying and having a good time with everyone else. There is no denying good work when you see it.

If you don't believe me just see for yourself:

Films like this is what reminds that good work and talent still exists. Who says Black men and women can't be featured on the big screen in an inspiring and beaming light. Matter fact, this film right here may just have to be my little visual getaway from time to time!!