As a producer and director, Ebony Hatchett launched Future Mind-
a film production company focusing on creating cutting edge film, vfx, animation, and creative direction.
a film production company focusing on creating cutting edge film, vfx, animation, and creative direction.
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PRODUCTION REEL
Documentary
The following films were made from complete inspiration; Inspiration that came from very personal, creative, imagery that I vigorously attempted to realize. Films, for me, are generally produced as a result of my seeing or contemplating an inspirational visual - and in cinematically expressing and exploring those inspirations - discover entire stories behind the attractive milieu.
HOUSE OF YES
This electrifying documentary celebrates The House of Yes, its founders, and its resident performers- whom seek creative inspiration, authenticity, inclusivity, presence, and respect- in the face of exclusivity and marginalization. Meet the House of Yes performers whom beautifully express themselves, while exploring gender, social, LGBTQ+ and political issues.The House of Yes, located in the working-class neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn - New York City, is a non-for-profit performance venue, club, and circus founded by New York artists- Anya Sapozhnikova and Kae Burke. The House of Yes, named #1 in TimeOut New York magazine's "Best Things To Do" list (beating out "See a Broadway Show") can be considered, not only a safe place for the complete freedom of expression but, at the forefront of the city’s night life, LGBTQ+, arts, and culture scenes. New York's legendary nightlife culture was quieted after the 1990's, but is now screaming... and especially at the House of Yes!
A TOUCH OF GRAY
A Touch of Gray is an intimate portrait of New York City's Gray's Bicycle Shop -the only black-owned business in the affluent neighborhood of Kew Gardens- and its resilient owner, Albertha Gray. A Touch of Gray illuminates how a widowed woman of color, in the 1960's, with no knowledge of mechanics-can survive in a local business for over 60 years- when most New York City business close within 2 years. Take a look inside Gray's Bicycle Shop, and the unique "family" that strives there.
music videos
In creative direction, inspiration is key. Generally, an image comes to my mind. That image is expanded into a theme, which is only then paired to a song or concept. Quite often- directing, editing, and operating the camera is essential for me in order to realize, fully, my initial inspiration. I'm often times inspired by feelings associated with certain pastimes or strange environments, resulting in a stark and striking visuals, that subliminally relates to the concept .
creative direction
VFX | ANIMATION
As a VFX artist and editor for narrative films, I have collaborated with directors in order to achieve their vision exactly. Destination, a short drama about addiction, required I create a seemingly fully functional GPS app, complete with glitches and user-interactions. Infinity in a Dream, a short sci-fi narrative, also incorporates my editing, color-grading, and VFX talents. Student films, such as Telekinetic- an official selection at HBO's student screening with LPZ Cinetech, also required VFX and titles; Jet Striker- winner of DYCD Best Screenplay award, HBO student screening, and several official selections- utilized my animation and editing skills. First Cut and Just For Now (winner of DYCD Best Documentary award) also required my editing and color-grading services.
