Short film by George Ellzey Jr. now streaming on OTV.

Language is the building block of every civilization which shapes culture, identity, and community. Accompanied by contemporary dancer, Deja Hood, SWITCHIN' explores African American communication habits and the policing of said language for ...

Short film by Ashley Denise now streaming on OTV.

Viceroy follows the story of two estranged half-brothers thrown into each other's lives after the death of their father. Set in Brooklyn, with elements of a modern-day Western, this coming-of-age tale explores the journey of two people in search ...

Short drama by Elizabeth Tawose.

In a world where fair and light-skinned women are seen as the standard of beauty, high school student Amari Stevens struggles to see the beauty in her dark brown skin color. When Amari is rejected by her crush Cameron Jones, for her “lighter” friend Kiara Willia...

The family matriarch’s unexpected presence creates tension amongst the family when she brings her favorite dish, a large helping of body shame and judgment, to the Thanksgiving dinner table. As Shai vehemently works to accept her body as is, her sister Kyra’s own body dysmorphia intensifies her s...

Recording of the livestream is available on-demand until 3/16/22.

Cadenza is a musical film about Black women and femmes in the visitors' waiting rooms of a prison. Directed by Anna Martine Whitehead and Wills Glasspiegel, the film extends and documents FORCE!, an opera-in-progress by Whitehead,...

When best friends, Ava & Mina, are introduced to the internet phenomenon of “timeline shifting”, they decide to try it one night. The result tests their friendship and grasp of reality. Short fantasy drama created by Bashir Aden.

Mini documentary from Jibril Washington now streaming on OTV.

A mini documentary focused on Dr. Rhoda Moise, a black female scientist, artist, & Egyptian yoga instructor. Her dream? Community health. She brings soul to science.

Rhoda grew up with immigrant parents from Haiti and found a passion...

Short film by Monty Cole coming to the #OTVAPP October 1st.

Growing up in the suburbs, 12 year old Brandon Moore feels like he's maybe missing parts of his Blackness. When his friend's aunt accidentally takes him into a part of the city where he's not supposed to go, Brandon discovers that mayb...

For all women in time. A visual love letter through eras—on silence, selfhood, and choosing again.

Dramatic-comedy by Skylar Rochon.

“The First 30 Days” is a dramatic-comedy about 3 early 20-something black girls, S.J, Penny, and Iman, who make the move to NYC together after only meeting online. After 30 days in NYC, the trio is invited to a pre-game by a group of strangers, where the typical...

Short film by Sibusisiwe Gugu Manqele now streaming on OTV.

A short experimental poetry film about trauma, healing and self-actualisation, narrated by a woman telling and owning her past and present experiences. The film is set at a diary session at a therapist’s couch, where we see Zethu talkin...

Olly and Ade are two friends who cherish their bond and relationship. However, one strives to leave the environment by any means while the other grows dependent on the friendship.

A visually sumptuous exploration of the drag persona of model Shea Couleé, this short film is an arresting display of dance, music, and fashion. When high end fashion model Miss Couleé discovers evidence that her powerful husband, Mr., isn't the faithful man she thought she married, she teams up ...

Oríkì Oshun is an experimental short film that honors the Orisha Oshun, a central figure in Yoruba cosmology and spirituality. Rooted in the Yoruba tradition of oríkì—a performative act of praise that invokes the essence, attributes, and destiny of a person, place, or deity—this film reimagines t...

Dramatic fantasy by Brazilian filmmaker, Marcos Alexandre now streaming.

A black actress receives very peculiar treatment on a film set made up of a white crew.

Cast: Meniky Marla, Hamilton Junior, Lia Nascimento, Gabriel Carvalho and Gabriel
Director: Marcos Alexandre
Screenplay: Marcos Alexa...