MY NAME IS MYEISHA
Filmfest 2018
USA 2018
Original version
(Original: English)
German Premiere
Director: Gus Krieger
Section: International Independents
Nineteen-year-old Myeisha Jackson sets off with her cousin and a friend to enjoy the glittering nightlife of Los Angeles when their car has a flat tire. While her companions go off to get help, Myeisha stays in the car and falls asleep. The police arrive, and a misunderstanding turns into a tragedy. A gunshot opens up a dream world full of Sturm und Drang and possibility and hip-hop. Based on a true story and on the stage play "Dreamscape" by Rickerby Hinds.
Cast: Rhaechyl Walker, John Merchant, Dominique Toney, Dee Dee Stephens, Gregg Daniel
Credits
Screenplay: Rickerby Hinds, Gus Krieger
Director of Photography: Jeff Moriarty
Film Editor: Matthew Herrier
Composer: James Raymond
Production Designer: Drina Durazo
Costume Design: Alex Grace
Sound: Sheena Moriarty
Producer: Carl W. Lucas
Production Company: Echowolf Productions
Co-Producer: Michael Glassman
World Sales: Gersh Agency
Director: Gus Krieger
biography
Gus Krieger is a director, author and producer who lives in Los Angeles. He has been involved mainly with horror films such as WOULD YOU RATHER (2012), THE BINDING (2016), and FENDER BENDER (2016). He writes for the stage as well as for the big screen.
