Masisi Carnival x Boiler Room
A vibrant celebration of Black queerness and the Miami-Caribbean connection, brought to life by MASISI, the winners of the third BOILER ROOM TV Broadcast Lab commission grant.
“We wanted to give you something truly special. What’s more extraordinary than Carnival? Bring out your flags, feathers, and pom-pom shorts because it’s Masisi Carnival! We’re doing it our way, highlighting our community near and far.”
"Masisi: Carnival X Boiler Room" 2022
video shot/ edited by: Maka Lee & Juan Luis Matos
animations by: Maka Lee
directed by: Akia Dorsainvil & Ashley Venom
produced by: Helen Pena
starring: Posh Gworl
additional cinematography: Javier Labrador
additional editing: Monica Sorelle
music by: Suzi Analog
I was commissioned to design the promotional flyer for Masisi x Boiler Room, a Caribbean carnival-themed event. I illustrated and animated the flyer to make it visually engaging. Additionally, I collaborated with a team of filmmakers to create a promotional trailer that explored the theme of Miami as our portal to our precious Caribbean and a celebration of Black queer life. On the event night, we filmed key moments, which I edited into a recap video that showcased the essence of the event, incorporating animations I created to enhance the final product.