Black Film Space is proud to serve as the fiscal sponsor for the short film COUSINS.

Black Film Space's fiscal sponsorship program allows for members to use its 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status to receive tax-deductible donations on the film's behalf and solicit charitable contributions throughout the production process.

COUSINS has been chosen after careful evaluation from our board, and we believe it supports our mission to provide career advancing opportunities for Black filmmakers.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

PROJECT TYPE: Short Film
GENRE: Drama
PROJECT STATUS: Pre-Production
WRITER/ ACTOR: Marisa Razo
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Shaina Farrow
PRODUCER: Roya Alidjani
PRODUCER: Tiana Cantu
DIRECTOR: Lauryn Darden

LOGLINE:

“COUSINS" follows a teenage girl on a tense road trip to visit her incarcerated father for the first time since childhood, navigating the complexities of family, memory, and an uncertain future, forcing her to confront a reality she’s not ready to face.

SYNOPSIS:

Through laughter, tension, and quiet moments of reflection, Malia wrestles with the emotions she’s buried for so long. The closer they get to their destination, the more the weight of her past threatens to overshadow her future. What awaits her beyond those prison walls, a
chance for reconciliation, or a painful confirmation of all she’s feared?

Cousins is a heartfelt exploration of family, love, and the complicated realities of growing up with an incarcerated parent. It’s a story about
connection, resilience, and the moments that define who we are, even when life’s circumstances feel unchangeable.

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