Nola
A Black woman working as a sous-chef navigates toxic restaurant culture and her wavering mental health, until a chance encounter changes her.
world premiere// 2024 Aspen Shorts Fest
written by + starring: Aisha Evelyna
also featuring: Alex Crowther, Armando Almera, Ruth Goodwin, Noah Lamanna, Philip Van Martin, Michael Ayres, Nalini Ingrita, John Lester Phillips
directors: Natalie Novak Remplakowski + Aisha Evelyna
producers: Natalie Novak Remplakowski + Aisha Evelyna
executive producers: Dan Bekerman + Jordan Hart
cinematography: Ian Carleton
production design: Paige Brady
wardrobe: Jeannette Linton
editor: Craig Scorgie
original score by: Jason Couse
NOLA is the precursor to the feature film SEAHORSE. Seahorse is a Telefilm Talent To Watch Fund recipient, set to shoot July 2024 in Toronto.
