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Yasmin Shiraz’s Film Exposes the Life of a Teen Bully & Raises Awareness

Still Eye Rise Films will be screening the short film, They Call Me Dae, written and directed by Yasmin Shiraz, to bring awareness of teen bullies and raise funds for an upcoming feature film. Shiraz, an award winning writer/director and author, along with the cast, will be on hand to discuss the film, teen bullying and independent filmmaking.

The screening will be hosted by Big Ced of Industry Co-Sign and will be held at Negril Village Restaurant- 70 W. 3rd Street on Thursday, June 9th from 6:30-11p. The film screening starts at 9pm. There is no cover charge at the door, but there will be food and drinks available for purchase.

About the Film

They Call Me Dae features a teen girl who brags about being a teen bully. When we take an intimate look into her life, we wonder if she is angry to be hateful or is her anger is coming from home. The film stars Naza Usher as Dae. The talented cast includes Cynthia McCright, Princess K. Harris, Krystal Farris, Kaseem Bristow, Dahianna Torres, Steve Blast, and  Richard Perez.

Be sure to check out the trailer: They Call Me Dae

About Yasmin Shiraz

Yasmin Shiraz is a writer/director, activist, sociologist and the author of six books, including the American Library Association’s 2009 Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Retaliation. Her best selling Blueprint for My Girls series (Simon & Schuster) has been read at schools and youth organizations by thousands of students in the US—encouraging self-esteem, personal development and character building. Her latest initiative, CanSheBeSaved.com–based on her award winning documentary of the same name, visits middle & high schools throughout the US and teaches students and educators about teen girl fights.

About Still Eye Rise Films

An independent production company, Still Eye Rise Films focuses on creating impactful narratives and documentaries that bring to light truthful and shocking experiences that young people are enduring throughout the US. Still Eye Rise Films produced the award winning film, Can She Be Saved? – which documents teen girl fights. Every Corner is their award winning documentary webseries which showcases urban youth telling real stories.

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