Diaspora
Short Film | Thriller/Horror | 16 mins | 4K | Colour
In this sly satirical thriller by Toronto’s Tyler Mckenzie Evans, a woman begins to wonder whether the disappearance of the Black families who have long occupied her suburban neighbourhood may be caused by something more sinister than gentrification.
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: TYLER MCKENZIE EVANS
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: EVAN CINIELLO
PRODUCED BY: MALACHI ELLIS, LINDSAY BLAIR GOELDNER & ERIC BIZZARRI
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: SHANT JOSHI & CARA RICKETS
CARA RICKETTS AS MELINA
RAINBOW SUN FRANCKS AS DANIEL
Status: Available for Festivals, Sales & Distribution
Official Selections
Toronto International Film Festival (2022)
Urbanworld Film Festival (2022)
Blood in The Snow Film Festival (2022)
Regent Park Film Festival (2022) - Winner of the Standout Script Award*
McMinnville Short Film Festival (2023)
Kingston Canadian Film Festival (2023)
Brussels International Fantastic Festival (2023)
Overlook Film Festival (2023)
Calgary Underground Film Festival (2023) - Best Canadian Short: Honourable Mention*
Palm Springs Shortfest (2023)
Hamburg International Short Film Festival (2023)
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (2023)
Heartland Film: Indy Shorts International Film Festival (2023)
HollyShorts Film Festival (2023)
Bend Film Festival (2023)
FogFest Horror Film Festival (2023) - Winner of Best Short Film Director & Nominated for Best Acting in a Short Film (Cara Ricketts)*
Nalgas Film Festival (2023)
Short of the Week (2023)
