I just submitted 'MEDITATION 4 BLACK WOMEN' to @slamdance via FilmFreeway.com! -

Vancouver actor and director Rukiya Bernard created and shot 'Meditation 4 Black Women' in 8 days for the Crazy8s Film Society's annual short film festival.

“It was for me a meditation on what my female Blackness meant in the context of the racial reckoning.'

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When you’re about to jump in the shower but catch ur reflection in the little mirror. #selfieshoot #mightdeletelater Also…why do we say “jump in the shower?” It’s really not safe. And not at all what one does in the shower… instagr.am/p/CrU1Ehzu7B5/

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What a journey @crazy8sfilms has been. I feel such gratitude for the BC Filmmaking community that supported the process and our film. More BTS to come. Posted Repost app • @mangomariam “Meditation 4 Black Women” shows tonight🧘🏽‍♀️ A short film written &… instagr.am/p/CrGj0fmLwSW/

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FULL ARTICLE IN BIO - Posted Repost app • @uhuruproductions Thank you @pancouvermedia for the wonderful article highlighting #Meditation4BlackWomen (LINK TO ARTICLE IN BIO) Had a great time speaking with Charlie Smith (what’s your IG handle?) about … instagr.am/p/CrErqupPMJj/

Hi everyone! “I CAN BREATHE!” I’m directing a short film for Crazy8s called MEDITATION 4 BLACK WOMEN. I want to gather a bunch of Black folks from Vancouver to simply breathe. We keep on hearing “I can’t breathe” and I want to make a visual statement th… instagr.am/p/Cpo646NOE93/

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION!!!!! I’m show THE BLACTOR!!! This Friday Feb 10 6-8pm at UBCP/ACTRA offices. We will be screening @the_blactor Brandon Paúl.film El Color Negro and Yaye with a Q&A moderated by my boy @vivleacock I’m so proud to be affiliat… instagr.am/p/CobORKlrVkN/

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Choosing to NOT WATCH THE VIDEO. This is senseless. Utterly senseless. Jesus…pray for his loved ones…. Posted Repost app • @kellyrowland Praying for Tyre’s family right now and all those feeling the pain of this violent, senseless act!
This never s… instagr.am/p/Cn_aPGoO43H/

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Fuckya Fuckard 😂😂😂 This is too much fun;-) Do share your name in the comments. instagr.am/p/Cnt7LBJrdO6/

Fuckya Fuckard 😂😂😂 This is too much fun;-) Do share your name in the comments. instagram.com/p/Cnt7LBJrdO6/…

BLACK SAND BEACH!!! Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Punto Negro. ❤️❤️❤️but also 🔥🔥🔥on bare feet. There are little flecks of gold in the black sand. The black is caused by neighbouring volcanoes. I don’t understand the science of that but think it’s so cool… instagr.am/p/CnLaduCsoRd/

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3 cancelled flights over 4 days / @aircanada never rebooked the last flight for us / so we cancelled and got our money back and rebooked w another airline out of Seattle / drove to Seattle / now have to pay for a couple of weeks of parking / flight out … instagr.am/p/Cmk9gNHMeNf/

Just posted a photo @ Liberia, Costa Rica instagram.com/p/Cmk9gNHMeNf/…

I am so crushed to hear the news that you are no longer with us. I’ve always known you as joy, laughter, good times, and a big smile! Heaven has gained an angel today! May you rest in paradise. Praying for your family during this difficult time ❤️🙏🏽

BABY RUKIYA!!! Facebook showed me this post from many many years ago. Oh Baby Rukiya. I was about 26 playing a teen daughter to @mcbride_chi on the very short lived FOX network series, Killer Instinct. I remember being so nervous working with him because… instagr.am/p/CmHkI-GPhyf/