Film Lens
Another Young Couple is a short film featuring Essence and Jihaari, a couple who recently moved to Los Angeles. The film captures an afternoon tea where they discuss their lives and relationship, both apart and together. The filmmakers, James and an unnamed collaborator, utilized this setting to test the Alexa 65 camera for its impact on intimate portraiture, particularly focusing on the experiences of Black individuals in their own spaces.
The film runs for 14 minutes and was created as part of a camera test for the feature film If Beale Street Could Talk. It aims to present the faces and environments of Black people, emphasizing the significance of personal narratives within their lived spaces.
Why Watch
- •Meet Essence and Jihaari in their LA home.
- •Find out how the Alexa 65 affects portraiture.
- •See a personal take on love and life.
Did You Know
•The film is 14 minutes long.
•It was created in 2023.
•Essence and Jihaari are newly transplanted to LA.
•The film originated from a camera test for If Beale Street Could Talk.
Perfect For
Short filmsBlack narrativesIntimate portraiture