The weight of consciousness is often a heavy load to tote.
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Big Brain is a fictional afrosurrealist episodic scripted series that explores the weight of consciousness navigating the Charlotte art world.
The goal of Big Brain is to tell a relatable coming-of-age story that follows the journeys of two Black 20-somethings navigating both internal and external challenges. This story explores what makes ignorance so bliss. As they overcome obstacles, this series reveals that even though it can be difficult, understanding and acting is important to survival in a cut-throat world. With overarching themes of self-discovery through the arts while fighting the evils of prejudice and challenging the societal norms set upon Black and brown communities this series seeks to represent the voice of a demographic of people that want the world to see the importance of art and the effects of a world without.
We imagine that this pilot will blossom into a series that harvests a diverse community of viewers who are interested in young fresh voices.
The pilot will premiere this June at the Charlotte Black Film Festival. More details coming soon.
Meet The Directors
Krishanni Smith
is a filmmaker, director, and producer born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a diverse background spanning fashion, documentary filmmaking, and advertising campaigns, Krishanni’s work is characterized by its rich visual storytelling and ability to capture human emotion within dynamic environments. With over a decade of film experience, Krishanni has led campaigns from concept to completion. In 2022 & 2023, Krishanni has been a part of film crews winning two Webby awards.
Arial Robinson
is a Multidisciplinary artist born & based in Charlotte, NC. A middle child born in the middle of the week, with a natural gravitational pull to the beginning and the end, Robinson’s holistic view of art and its many mediums, has informed her directorial choices. With 6 years of experience working in the social marketing & advertising space, Arial is currently applying her skillset to craft more long-form projects.
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Your donation will allow us to finance production on the series beyond the pilot, covering expenses like cast, crew, equipment etc. Each contribution will help us get closer to crafting a show that can live on your favorite network or streaming site. This series has the potential to make a national and global impact, but it starts at home.