golden
golden
AS DRE NASSIR
Representation: Miracle Management
Social Media: @goldskyn
Golden’s acting experience started in 2016 when she attended an open call audition that opened doors to rooms she’d always dreamed of being apart of. Fashion modelling, commercials, and music videos were her world— until 2019 when she decided to take her shot at television and feature films. She was making swift strides landing roles on various major television shows, when she got the call from Keesha Chung and accepted the role of “Dre” in the “Grey Area”, making her official debut to the film industry. It was an honour, and one of Golden’s proudest moments to play as such a deep character, who’s story resonated with her the moment she picked up the script
neké andeh
grey area is Neké’s first film! Through his modelling agency he’s done auditions for commercials and name brand ad’s. grey area was a perfect scenario for him to get his feet wet in the film world: “With the amazing cast and crew we were able to all spread our understandings of the characters and create our own world based around that. I am very happy and grateful to have been a part of the team!”
AS AMARI JONES
Representation: Peggi LePage
Social Media: @whoisprizm
neké andeh
abriana lashley
Abriana Lashley is a Barbadian performing artist with interests in acting and arts management. She will be graduating with a BFA in Theatre specializing in Performance, Creation and Research Fall 2021. Grey Area was a fun project to be apart of for her, as the more she learned about Kiara she realized how similar their mindsets are, making her even more fun to bring to life! She expresses special thanks to Keesha and the entire team on this project for making debut to the Canadian film world a great one!
abriana lashley
AS KIARA
Social Media: @clvssicmess
leslie durward
Leslie is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto, having studied French, and Performance/Directing at the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies, where she was heavily involved in theatre performances as cast, crew and/or exec. She was overjoyed to work with such a talented and fun cast and crew on her first film set. Being able to discover Bethany’s unfiltered and antagonistic nature was an amusing and shocking switch from everyday life.
Representation: The Characters Talent Agency
Social Media: @lesliedurward
AS BETHANY
leslie durward
diana goldman
Diana has spent years training with many of Toronto’s most renowned acting and voice coaches. She is also a professional singer-songwriter-recording artist with her own YouTube channel. She’s acted in numerous TV shows, feature films, commercials and live theatre, and writes, produces and directs all of her own music videos. Playing the role of Cynthia, was great fun, as Diana always enjoys working against type and playing complex characters who are deeply flawed and exhibit some of the worst characteristics of humankind.
diana
goldman
AS CYNTHIA WARNER
denika lewis
Denika has always had a passion for working creatively and trying new projects. Whether it's writing or modelling, she always finds a way to have a creative outlet. This is her first experience with acting; playing the role of Mariah. Denika was able to connect with the character by learning about Mariah's depths and bringing her to life, which was an exciting experience for her. She is thankful to have acquired such experience from 'Grey Area', and to have been a part of it
AS MARIAH
denika lewis
Representation: Peggi LePage
keesha chung
Keesha Chung is a Toronto based filmmaker. Before making her directorial debut with grey area she worked in film, media, content production, and the arts for over 10 years. Keesha began her career as a professional model and segued into working behind the camera as a producer, director, and writer. She has worked as a TV host, model, segment producer, creative director, video editor, writer, programming coordinator, graphic designer, event producer, and event moderator.
After graduating from Concordia University with a BA in Women’s Studies, Keesha co-founded Collective Culture, a platform highlights the voices and experiences of BIPOC through content development and programming. In December 2020 she graduated from Humber’s Film and Multiplatform Storytelling Program with honours. She worked at Scarborough Pictures as an Associate Producer on CBC Gem's Next Stop. She is currently working at Bell Media as a Strategy and Programming Specialist at Crave.
Her goal with all her all her creative endeavours is to challenge representations politics and highlight the voices and stories of creatives of colour that inspire her.
keesha chung
WRITER | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER
LinkedIn: Keesha Chung
Social Media: @keeshachung
Social Media: @keeshachung
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | WRITER
kevin park
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
kevin park
Website: www.kevinparkdp.net
Social Media: @kevinparkdp
Website: www.kevinparkdp.net
Social Media: @kevinparkdp
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
jordan hayles
VIDEO EDITOR
jordan hayles
Hailing from Scarborough, Ontario, Jordan Hayles is a Video Editor who has taken pride in his attention to detail which has lead to his ascension in his career. His diverse array of work has spanned from Lifestyle, Doc-Style, Sports, and Narrative, with his work appearing on networks such as VICE, NBC, HGTV, Food Network, CBC, and with the various teams owned by Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment.
He’s also an advocate for diversity, understanding that in his position there are not many who are fairly represented across the board, and it’s his mission to give back to others, and hopefully break in more talent through the doors as his career advances.
Website: www.jordanhayleseditor.com
Social Media: @misterstixx
Website: www.jordanhayleseditor.com
Social Media: @misterstixx
VIDEO EDITOR
mecha clarke
COSTUME DESIGNER
mecha clarke
Website: www.mechaclarke.com
Social Media: @mechaclarke
Website: www.mechaclarke.com
Social Media: @mechaclarke
COSTUME DESIGNER
aaron watkins
SCORE & MUSIC
aaron watkins
Aaron Watkins, professionally known as Villabeatz, is a JUNO nominated multi-platinum Canadian record producer, audio engineer, DJ, director, and designer. Since his entrance into the music industry in 2017, his produced music has racked up over 100 million streams. Best known for his production behind the certified platinum record Bali (88Glam ft. Nav) Villabeatz music has been featured on Billboard, Hypebeast, VICE media, Fader, Complex and more.
Social Media: @villabeatz
Social Media: @villabeatz
SCORE & MUSIC
collaborators
full cast & crew
Writer/Director/Producer
Director of Photography
Editor
Costume Designer
Score & Original Music
Original Song
Cast in order of Appearance
Dre Nassir
Bethany
Cynthia Warner
Kiara
Mariah
Amari Jones
Background Actors
Keesha Chung
Kevin Park
Jordan Hayles
Mecha Clarke
Aaron Watkins
OVERTIME Faiza ft. Aaron Watkins
Golden
Leslie Durward
Diana Goldman
Abriana Lashley
Denika Lewis
Neké Andeh
Lily Woga
Alice Ustinova
Stephanie Diaz
Alicia Brown
Izzy Ogleva
Jermaine Rowe
Jermain Manifold
Mecha Clarke
1st Assistant Camera
2nd Assistant Camera
Gaffer
Grip
Makeup Artists
Hair
Sound Recordist
Sound Editors
1st Assistant Director
Production Assistants
Colourist
Story Editor & Script Supervisor
Behind the Scenes Video
Behind the Scenes Stills
Catering
On Screen Food
This film was made possible by
Special Thanks to
Zachariah Minawi
Shivani Chauhan
Chrris Lowe
Dimitri Fartushenko
Ifenna Okeke
Rahnell Branton
Cassandra Fullerton
Trisha Toussaint
Marvia Donegar
Martillo Cuerda
Tess Moir & Martillo Cudera
Folasewa Babalola
Azra Kamenov
Chidimma Moraldo
Kevin Wu (Artjail)
Jazmine Batey
Laura Van Dongen
Neam Saad
Jacqueline Ashton
Jybril Dia
Sandra Thompson
Jamila Albalushi
Lloyd Richards
Angelina & Ian Thompson
Sandra Thompson
Patrick Chung & Nibal Mansour-Chung
Lisa Thompson & Marc Beausejour
Bernard Browne
Isiah Blake
Milena Yohannes
Aram Collier
Lara Johnston
Humber's Film & Multiplatform Storytelling Program
*full crew list available on desktop version