WISH YOU WERE HERE // SHORT FILM
In two individual therapy sessions, Gloire (Jelani Talib) & Stella (Breunna Franklin) looks back on their time together.
ACCOLADES: Screened at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Awarded “Best Actress” at the Tokyo International Short Film Festival “Best Writer” at the Venice Full-Shot Film Festival.
Official Selection: Kansas City Underground Film Festival and the LA Lift-Off Film Festival
Directed by Ryan Njenga
Produced by Connor Sandheinrich
Director of Photography & Colorist: Jacob Schermerhorn
GORGEOUS // VISUAL POEM
A Visual Poem, presented by Njenga Films.
ACCOLADES: Best Sound & Music at the Black Feedback Film Festival
Official Selection: Black Feedback Film Festival, Black Truth Film Festival, Kansas City Underground Film Festival & No Coast Film Festival
Directed by Ryan Njenga
Director of Photography: DeVonte Brown
circles* // SHORT FILM
An apathetic painter (Jordon Crusoe) struggles to choose between ambition and comfort, as his small-time drug dealing comes in between his situationship.
Official Selection: KC Film Fest International, Bird Watching Film Festival & Kansas City Underground Film Festival
Directed by Ryan Njenga
Produced by Charles Whitmill
Director of Photography & Colorist: Carter Wilch
MUSIC VIDEOS
BLACKSTARKIDS - “SOULMATEZ!”
Director of Photography: Joey Moreno
LABEL: Dirty Hit
Kat King - “Living Room”
Director of Photography: Carter Wilch
LABEL: Manor Records
Paris Williams, Bloom - “Sunsets & Solariums”
Director of Photography: Carter Wilch
LABEL: Manor Records
DMAD - “Living Room”
Director of Photography: Jacob Schermerhorn
LABEL: Imperium Projects
Blackstarkids - “Saturn Dayz”
Director of Photography: Joey Moreno
LABEL: Dirty Hit
Brooklynn - “Thinkin’”
Director of Photography: Joey Moreno
LABEL: Independent
CREATIVE DIRECTION
BROOKYNN - “LOVE, BROOKLYNN” EP CAMPAIGN
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DON'T COUNT ME OUT // COVER ART
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: RYAN NJENGA
PHOTOGRAPHY: CARTER WILCH
DESIGN: BLOOM ALLEN
DIGITAL RETOUCHING: ANNIE DIEMER
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THINKIN' // COVER ART
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: RYAN NJENGA
PHOTOGRAPHY: BLOOM ALLEN
WARDROBE: AMELIA REEVES
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THINKIN' // PROMOTIONAL POSTER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & DESIGNER: RYAN NJENGA
PHOTOGRAPHER: BLOOM ALLEN
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THINKIN' // ALT PROMOTIONAL POSTER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & DESIGNER: RYAN NJENGA
PHOTOGRAPHER: BLOOM ALLEN
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DON'T COUNT ME OUT // MUSIC VIDEO
DIRECTOR: RYAN NJENGA
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: CARTER WILCH
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: LIV GALLO
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DON'T COUNT ME OUT // MUSIC VIDEO
DIRECTOR: RYAN NJENGA
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: CARTER WILCH
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: LIV GALLO
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DON'T COUNT ME OUT // MUSIC VIDEO
DIRECTOR: RYAN NJENGA
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: CARTER WILCH
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: LIV GALLO
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LOVE, BROOKLYNN // EP COVER ART
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: RYAN NJENGA
DESIGN: BLOOM ALLEN
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THINKIN' // MUSIC VIDEO
Director: Ryan Njenga
Director of Photography: Joey Moreno
Animator: Cyrus Wade
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THINKIN'
Director: Ryan Njenga
Director of Photography: Joey Moreno
Wardrobe: Amelia Reeves
grandMILF - Independent Clothing Brand
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CREATIVE DIRECTION: RYAN NJENGA
GRANDMILF DESIGNER: JORDAN PHIPPS
PHOTOGRAPHER: TRAVIS CAROLL
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: LIV GALLO
CAMERA ASSIST: KYLE LINDSEY
MODEL: JOEY MORENO
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grandMILF style guide
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CREATIVE DIRECTION: RYAN NJENGA
GRANDMILF DESIGNER: JORDAN PHIPPS
PHOTOGRAPHER: TRAVIS CAROLL
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: LIV GALLO
CAMERA ASSIST: KYLE LINDSEY
MODEL: LIV GALLO
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CREATIVE DIRECTION: RYAN NJENGA
GRANDMILF DESIGNER: JORDAN PHIPPS
PHOTOGRAPHER: TRAVIS CAROLL
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: LIV GALLO
CAMERA ASSIST: KYLE LINDSEY
MODELS: GABY RASASACK, LIV GALLO, JOEY MORENO
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Day Tripper's Collection Product Shot
CREATIVE DIRECTION: RYAN NJENGA
GRANDMILF DESIGNER: JORDAN PHIPPS
PHOTOGRAPHER: TRAVIS CAROLL
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: LIV GALLO
CAMERA ASSIST: KYLE LINDSEY
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"Lost in the Hills" Promo Shoot
CREATIVE DIRECTION: RYAN NJENGA
PHOTOGRAPHER: KELBY RECK
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: LIV GALLO
GRIP: SAMUEL BRICKER
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Social Media Content
CREATIVE DIRECTION: RYAN NJENGA
GRAPHICS: JORDAN PHIPPS
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"Lost in the Hills" Promo Shoot
CREATIVE DIRECTION: RYAN NJENGA
PHOTOGRAPHER: KELBY RECK
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: LIV GALLO
GRIP: SAMUEL BRICKER
