COMMERCIAL
How To: The Perfect Twist Out | Black Hair Is...
Have you ever been judged for your hair?
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How To: The Perfect Twist Out | Black Hair Is...
Aren't those curls defined!? See how Shaina got this perfect twist out and find out why she went natural twice. -
Have you ever been judged for your hair?
“Black Hair Is…” is a debate, led by six women with relaxed hair and six women with natural hair that explores ideas of what Black Hair should be and what it actually is, by looking at the divides that exist in our community. -
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FILM
BEEN BLACK
Blood written & directed by Shaina Lynn
“Shadow Life: Shining Through Colorism and Depression”trailer
Oya/Afro Futuro
Drown In Your Sorrows
Oshun/Afro Futuro
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BEEN BLACK
Been Black: A visual meditation for Black Women a poignant video released on the 4th of July featuring found images from online popular culture and historical Black moments. In honor of Black woman and our contributions to this society and the world. I recorded this 2 years ago, but the words still ring relevent to struggles and beauty of being a Black woman. Until we all free let the voice of a Black woman ring. Happy 4th. edited and performed by me produced by Julian Karahalios @just_kidding_77 instagram.com/tv/CCOjsriHWLZ/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet -
Blood written & directed by Shaina Lynn
Donate: gofundme.com/f/blood-production Tickets:highwaysperformance.org/event/shaina-lynn-simmons-blood/ Blood written & directed by Shaina. This work traces the deep fissures in the relationships between Black men and women to its onset in our formative years. Through movement, text, and song, Shaina sheds light on the early stages of misogynoir to show how that has lead to the normalized mistreatment of black women and the fractured communication in Black relationships that currently threatens Black love. Blood sheds light on the origins of this intersectional oppression in childhood where the disproportionate amount of responsibility placed on Sister (Melissa Barrow) has fractured her relationship with Big Brother (Michael Tomlin III) and though she has the love and support of Little Brother (Nick Allen), the friction from the inequality remains present as the three must navigate their relationships amongst each other without parental guidance. The Ancestors: Deeja Fields, Carissa Pinckney, and Bridget Graham Music Production: Julian Karahalios Filmed by: Tone Hammond Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=-Wvg4W-1q9k&feature=youtu.be -
“Shadow Life: Shining Through Colorism and Depression”trailer
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Oya/Afro Futuro
A film by Shaina The Braid hairstyles are syncretized with Oya, warrior of stormy waters. She connects death with rebirth. Interlacing each moment of the Black woman’s journey to actualize herself without the limiting projection of the past. AfroFuturo (n.) is the historical, mythological, and contemporary realities of Afro Cuban and Afro American women. for more information on Afro Future visit: theshainalynn.com/afro-futuro/ Collaborators: Tanya Orellana, Beryl Brachman, Jocelyn Dimaya, Tionna Brunson & Amber Jones Filmed by: Lydia Hicks Edited by: Carol Ericsson -
Drown In Your Sorrows
Drown In Your Sorrows written and directed by Shaina Lynn Shot by Prince David and the Love x Art Collective Wait in the water, the baptism of the mind and the heart…and the lungs? When your reality gets heavy, will you chose to stink or to shed what’s holding you and float above? Drown In Your Sorrows is a silent film that explores the cycle of life, death…and rebirth. -
Oshun/Afro Futuro
A film by Shaina AfroFuturo (n.) is the historical, mythological, and contemporary realities of Afro Cuban and Afro American women. The Weave hairstyle is syncretized with Oshún, the deity of the sweet waters of the river. This figure explores the tragedy of how western colonization has oppressed beauty of the natural Black woman, which is best expressed in the image of the Weave hairstyle since it, too, has transformed into a symbol of that which is unnatural to fit a prevailing standard of beauty. In this film the image of Oshún and the removal of the wig symbolize the literal and metaphoric assimilation. for more information on Afro Future visit: theshainalynn.com/afro-futuro/ Collaborators: Tanya Orellana, Beryl Brachman, Jocelyn Dimaya, Tionna Brunson & Amber Jones Filmed by: Lucia Moscarella Edited by: Carol Ericsson
PERFORMANCE ART
We Can’t Wait Much Longer
Education Shaina
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We Can’t Wait Much Longer
A performance event: a series performances took place in the main building of California Institute of the Arts on Feb 19th 2015 Director: Yao Zhang & Liang Guo Visual Design: Yao Zhang Performer: Cordelia Istel, Neha Sobt, Shaina Lynn, Sydney McDonald, Isaiah Baez, Darius Booker, Preston Butler III, Peter Mark, Chuja Seo, Kevin Whitmire, Nicholas Smerkanich, Miranda Kahn, Nana Makharashvili, Paola Pilnik, Cemre Salur, Talia Cartall Costume Designed in collaboration with: Hannah Lawton Video: Liang Guo, Simu Feng Music by Adam Lenz "Starless Night" -
Education Shaina
Education written and directed by Shaina Theshainalynn.com instgram: https://www.instagram.com/theshainalynn/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshainalynn filmed by Rachel Seropian produced by Josh Wells Featuring Tomlin, Mekala, Ruchama For the students of Dorsey High! Copyright 2017 Shaina Simmons
CHOREOGRAPHER / DANCER
TWERKOUT OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO |LALAMILAN
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TWERKOUT OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO |LALAMILAN
HEY LALASQUAD!! SURPRISE!! I decided to give you guys some comical feel god music that you'd absolutely love! Enjoy it, because i absolutely enjoyed making it! NOW STREAMING EVERYWHERE!! Love Always, LaLa Follow Me and let's connect on Social Media!!! EMAIL ME: LaLaSizaHands89@gmail.com I N S T A G R A M @LaLaMilan T W I T T E R @LaLaMilan F A C E B O O K LaLa Milan S N A P C H A T @LaLaMilan MAIL ME STUFF! LaLa Milan Heaux! PO Box 1704 Los Angeles California 90614
VOICEOVERS
Virtual Critters
Work in Progress
History of Police Violence
History_of_Baltimore
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Virtual Critters
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Work in Progress
A short film about perfectionism and the creative process. Made my second year at CalArts. Huge thanks to my wonderful voice actors, Shaina Simmons and Lizinke Kruger, as well as my composer Ryan Yoshikami. Check out the other awesome films by my classmates here: 2017 CalArts Character Animation Student Films -
History of Police Violence
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History_of_Baltimore
ACTING
Bayou Blues written and performed by Shaina Lynn
Preston Butler III and Shaina Lynn Simmons in “Jitney” by August Wilson
Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
Drown In Your Sorrows
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Bayou Blues written and performed by Shaina Lynn
BAYOU BLUES dives deep into the consciousness of a black girl’s pursuit to find air amidst the drowning waves of colorism in New Orleans. Shaina Lynn takes the audience through the alluring culture of Mardi Gras, Bounce music and second line parades to shine light on the city’s dark history of internalized racism. With spoken word, song, dance and rap she shares her story, based on true-life experiences. A tale of transformation and healing for all, Lynn’s powerful one-woman show questions the current impact of colonialism and race on communities of color. Run time: 45mins Talkback time: 15-20mins Designers Set design: Tanya Orellana Sound Design: Sam Sewell Animation: Ilana Kirschbaum and Julia Newhide Stylist: Rose Strasen Lighting Design: Pei-Yu Lai Drummers: Carl Pillot & James Waterman Band Director: Malachi Whitson Past Directors: Brian Carbine (2015), Monty Cole (2017) Shaina Lynn was selected as the 2017 Curatorial Fellow presenting Bayou Blues at Carolina Performing Arts’ Historic Playmakers Theater. During her fellowship Shaina engaged with undergrad, masters, and doctoral students across disciplines of study in class lectures and discussion. Bayou Blues was selected for the 2017 CalArts New Works Festival directed by Monty Cole. For the UK premiere, Shaina collaborated with Los Angeles director, choreographer and arts curator Brian Carbine, assembling a team of designers, choreographers and animators. At the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Bayou Blues was nominated for an Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award. At the 2013 New Orleans Fringe Festival, Bayou Blues was listed as one of the Top 12 Must See Shows by Offbeat.com. The show debuted in 2013 to great acclaim at Washington DC’s Capital Fringe performing arts festival, later showing at TADA! during Emerging Artists Theatre’s New Works Series in New York. -
Preston Butler III and Shaina Lynn Simmons in “Jitney” by August Wilson
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Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
Raz is back in town and Marcus attempts to keep his ex girlfriend from leaving home again. -
Drown In Your Sorrows
Drown In Your Sorrows written and directed by Shaina Lynn Shot by Prince David and the Love x Art Collective Wait in the water, the baptism of the mind and the heart…and the lungs? When your reality gets heavy, will you chose to stink or to shed what’s holding you and float above? Drown In Your Sorrows is a silent film that explores the cycle of life, death…and rebirth.
POETRY
Shaina Lynn presented by RAW:Washington DC
Shaina Lynn - Somethings Got To Give - September 10, 2013
History Ft. Poet AF Black
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Shaina Lynn presented by RAW:Washington DC
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Shaina Lynn - Somethings Got To Give - September 10, 2013
SpeakeasyDC hosts a monthly storytelling series on the second Tuesday of every month in Washington, DC. This story was part of a show on the theme "Turning Over a New Leaf -- Stories about renewal, upheaval, and radical change" on September 10, 2013. Sign up to tell your story and find out more about other performances, classes, and auditions at speakeasydc.org -
History Ft. Poet AF Black
History was recorded two year ago... this poem written by Shaina Lynn (aka Shaina3x) has been eloquently placed to music by @iAmJoshwells and blessed with vocals by @Poor_Black_Poet. & was filmed by NewOrleansGrown.com in the historic City Park. It is the tale of goddess who is fighting to let go of the locks of slavery and reclaim her natural status in the world. Listen closely as the rhythm presents her powerful story. Inside there is a message for us all.....
COMEDY
How To Deal With Racism- Shaina Shaina Web Series Finale- Can I Touch Your Hair?
Shaina Shaina Episode 3- The Love Interest
Shaina Shaina Web Series Episode 2- The Job Interview
Shaina Shaina Web Series-Ep.1 The Women’s March
I Know You Ate My Donuts
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How To Deal With Racism- Shaina Shaina Web Series Finale- Can I Touch Your Hair?
In the season finale Shaina’s had enough of micro-aggressions! She finally speaks her truth or more so acts on it. See what happens when you accost a black woman in the bathroom to ask Can I Touch Your Hair? Please share! Shaina Shaina Web Series-Ep.4 Can I Touch Your Hair? featuring Julia Idarola and Cordelia Istel -
Shaina Shaina Episode 3- The Love Interest
In episode 3 Shaina’s approached by a good looking brother in LA! She gets a little ahead of herself though. I mean how can you blame her it’s a love desert for black women in LA. Is she even ready to date again? Fresh out of grad school and still searching to find financial balance, we’ll see how it really unfolds in this episode. Please share! Shaina Shaina Web Series-Ep.3 The Love Interest featuring Julien Theo Follow Shaina: Instagram- www.instagram.com/theshainalynn Facebook Like: www.facebook.com/theShainaLynn Please support season 2 and other works by Shaina through patreon and receive exclusive content releases: www.patreon.com/theShainaLynn Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/bayou-blues Based on true life experiences, Shaina Shaina is a comedic web-series at the intersections of being black, a woman, and a millennial living in the 45 era. It shows the dual realities of dealing with daily micro-aggressions and how I respond in real life. While revealing the inner truths of how I'd like to respond in each experience. This four part episodic features The Job Interview, The Women's March, The Love Interest, and the classic moment when white women ask, Can I Touch Your Hair? Web series Cast: Julien Theo Julia Idarola Chris Bronson Mylesha Morgan Ramey Cordelia Istel Miranda Kahn Production, Editors: Daniel Kleen Andrew Lush Sound design: Sam Sewell ADR engineer: Aidan Reynolds Julian Karahalios Justin Jackson Intro music: Tionna R. Brunson Amber Jones Copyright 2017 Shaina Simmons -
Shaina Shaina Web Series Episode 2- The Job Interview
In Episode Shaina’s called in for an interview, finally. Post grad life has got her pockets feeling thin. Take a look into the reality of code switching and how a millennial really feels about getting a job. What’s the emotional tole of being a black woman in the 45 era. Explore that in this episode of Shaina Shaina. Shaina Shaina Web Series-Ep.2 The Job Interview featuring @StrangeMotivations & Chris Bronson Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/bayou-blues Follow Shaina: Instagram- www.instagram.com/theshainalynn Facebook Like: www.facebook.com/theShainaLynn Please support season 2 and other works by Shaina through patreon and receive exclusive content releases: www.patreon.com/theShainaLynn Based on true life experiences, Shaina Shaina is a comedic web-series at the intersections of being black, a woman, and a millennial living in the 45 era. It shows the dual realities of dealing with daily micro-aggressions and how I respond in real life. While revealing the inner truths of how I'd like to respond in each experience. This four part episodic features The Job Interview, The Women's March, The Love Interest, and the classic moment when white women ask, Can I Touch Your Hair? Web series Cast: Julien Theo Julia Idarola Chris Bronson Mylesha Morgan Ramey Cordelia Istel Miranda Kahn Production, Editors: Daniel Kleen Andrew Lush Sound design: Sam Sewell ADR engineer: Aidan Reynolds Julian Karahalios Justin Jackson Intro music: Tionna R. Brunson Amber Jones Copyright 2017 Shaina Simmons -
Shaina Shaina Web Series-Ep.1 The Women’s March
In Episode 1 Shaina drives all the way to Echo Park in search of health food options to live her best life. While browsing, she gets the feeling that she’s being watched. Shaina is confronted by the local hipster who’s spreading the news about a major march in LA for ALL women. How will Shaina react? How will Shaina Want to respond? Find out on the season premiere of Shaina Shaina. Shaina Shaina Web Series-Ep.1 The Women’s March featuring @MirandaKahn as The Hipster Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/bayou-blues Follow Shaina: Instagram- www.instagram.com/theshainalynn Facebook Like: www.facebook.com/theShainaLynn Please support season 2 and other works by Shaina through patreon and receive exclusive content releases: www.patreon.com/theShainaLynn Based on true life experiences, Shaina Shaina is a comedic web-series at the intersections of being black, a woman, and a millennial living in the 45 era. It shows the dual realities of dealing with daily micro-aggressions and how I respond in real life. While revealing the inner truths of how I'd like to respond in each experience. This four part episodic features The Job Interview, The Women's March, The Love Interest, and the classic moment when white women ask, Can I Touch Your Hair? Shaina Shaina Ep.1 The Women’s March ft. Miranda Kahn Web series Cast: Julien Theo Julia Idarola Chris Bronson Mylesha Morgan Ramey Cordelia Istel Production, Editors: Daniel Kleen Andrew Lush Sound design: Sam Sewell ADR engineer: Aidan Reynolds Julian Karahalios Justin Jackson Intro music: Tionna R. Brunson Amber Jones Copyright 2017 Shaina Simmons -
I Know You Ate My Donuts
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