Saint Marks is a story about three teenage girls who don’t feel welcomed in their respective enclaves. As outcasts, Lakynn, Rani and Keisha are drawn to each other and quickly become friends. The film follows them as they play hooky in pursuit of the legendary original 4 Loko formula in New York City's East Village. Along the way, the girls find their friendships put to the test when they encounter colorism, after trying to get matching tattoos. Can Keisha, Rani, and Lakynn’s friendship survive? Will they ever get their hands on the original 4 Loko? You’ll have to watch Saint Marks to find out!

I wrote this short with my collaborator Katrina Montgomery as an extension of our experiences growing up in NYC, seeking to find acceptance in places where we hoped we'd find it. The desire to fit in is a tenet of the human experience but can be particularly difficult for black and brown children.

We are currently waiting to hear back from several film festivals, and anticipate that the movie will debut sometime in 2023.