The Coming-Of-Age Supernatural Drama 'KELOID' Debuts

Going through adolescence is tough enough, but imagine if you began developing paranormal abilities you don't understand and barely control.

The new supernatural drama KELOID introduces the titular young character who is coping with learning he and his mother are truly different from other human beings.

Both Keloid (David Nixon) and his mother, Marielle (Aba Woodruff), are descended from a lineage of people who possess extraordinary extrasensory powers, including: telepathy, telekinesis,  teleportation, and electrokinesis.

Due to their powerful abilities, mother and son are forced to live a transient life for fear of being discovered.

The series opens as the family is enjoying a rare period of stability. However, a monumental event soon forces the duo to go on the run yet again.

Watch the premiere episode of KELOID here ...

Listen to our EYE ON SCI-FI podcast episode featuring KELOID!

Written and directed by Huriyyah Muhammad, KELOID deftly explores the feelings of alienation and confusion inherent in adolescence via the metaphor of emerging superpowers.

The web series was produced by The Black TV & Film Collective, a nonprofit - headed by Muhammad - dedicated to helping Black filmmakers and artists forge successful careers in film and television.

KELOID is a seven-episode web series, with new episodes released weekly on the official series YouTube channel.

To find out more about the production, visit the online home of The Black TV & Film Collective.

Note: we want to acknowledge the terrific web site The Blerd Gurl for cluing us onto this exciting project!

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Fantasy Short Film Spotlight: SHANGO

He is the god of thunder, fire, and storm.

He is the patron of warriors. If you are thinking I am referring to the Greek god Zeus, or the Norse god Thor, you would be wrong.

In the breathtaking animated fantasy short SHANGO, we meet the titular deity who is Orisha: a member of the West African pantheon of gods and goddesses.

We witness the thunder god in his celestial palace observing his people about to come under attack from a vast enemy horde.

Being a very protective god, Shango unleashes his fury and power upon the enemies of his beloved worshippers.

Created as his Master of Arts thesis, filmmaker Michael Rhima has crafted a brief concept film that is gorgeously designed, animated, and rendered.

Like RED ORIGINS, another outstanding fantasy property based on West African traditions, SHANGO further proves African mythology can infuse speculative narratives with (much needed) originality, dynamism, and fresh perspectives.

Watch SHANGO here ...

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