"Lovin' You" is a psychological horror that explores abusive relationships, manipulation, wrongful convictions, and racism in the justice system.
Story:
Cecelia "CeCe" Bryant is stuck in her toxic four year relationship. She finds herself trapped by the memories when she finally kills him and has her best friend, Amir take the blame. We begin to follow the journey Amir has to take in order to make sure the love of his life doesn't go to jail, even though she leaves him to go through it all alone.
This project is a senior thesis that will be 10 minutes long. It is based around the three of swords tarot card, showing betrayal, grief, and many painful truths.
Crew:
Jakeyia Dunn, director and editor
Jakeyia Dunn is a senior-level film student with a sustained academic and creative focus on documentary filmmaking. Her interest in nonfiction cinema developed early and has informed both her scholarly and practical work in film studies. At the age of 17, she began producing short documentary films, including For Thy Lord, My Soul to Keep and So Melodious.
Jahan McDougal, producer
Jahan McDougal is a junior-level film student who enjoys taking simple ideas and presenting them with the visual language of a movie, using cinematic shots and storytelling to make even a comedic situation feel intentional and memorable. Across different forms of media, he is interested in making work that feels bigger than an ordinary video. He wants to continue developing a recognizable cinematic style while becoming a stronger storyteller and director once he’s finished with school. He wants people to be able to see one of his videos and immediately recognize that it is his work. Ultimately, he creates because he want to capture moments, stories, and emotions in a way that makes people want to experience them again.
Khymel Chapman, production manager
Khymel Chapman is an Student filmmaker based in North Carolina. Whose work explores queer youth, romance, self-discovery, and identity through intimate, character-driven storytelling. Inspired by directors such as Wong Kar-wai & Ryan Coogler, he creates emotionally grounded worlds that feel authentic and deeply personal Through flexible, instinctive filmmaking, Khymell aims to tell stories that resonate with all young people seeking connection, belonging, and a deeper understanding of themselves.
John Edwards, director of photography
Award-winning documentary filmmaker John Edwards. Edited a consequential cultural impact film, 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, that follows a farmer and an Organizer who is familiar with the many obstacles that come with being a Black Farmer in the South. The film premiered on 100 Strong Productions in 2025. Edwards is a Freedom Hill Film School Editing teacher, alongside multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker Resita Cox.
