my love is selfish

A fashion short film by Ajani Zanaya

A special thanks to:

BIG THANKS to all those involved with this project, it means so much to me because it was the first short film I decided to direct! Despite filming this in September of 2023, I am grateful that this project finally gets to debut!

I had hesitation to put it out, not because of any other reason than postponing my creativity to delay exposure. Though now I realize is the perfect time to share this work because of its’ resonance to my life. Creation and authenticity is a choice to love one’s self beyond any other’s validation and often times that is a selfish choice. In an era of instant gratification, swarms of external validation, and the desire to be liked, I share this message as a testament to my love for self above all else.

Creative Produced/Directed: Ajani Zanaya

Stylist: Ajani Zanaya

Videographer: Ajani Zanaya

Model: Lwam Yebio @lwwameyy

Production Assistant: Ashia Lovelace @ashia_777_

Production Assistant: Kristel Kouatchou @kristel7k

Poetry by Ajani Zanaya. “My Love Is Selfish”

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