Chemistry

A behind the scenes look at bias in film.

Chemistry is a powerful short written by Charlotte Martin. Shot from the perspective of an audition test camera, the film explores a casting director and producer caught discussing the benefits and drawbacks of casting a mixed-race actress. Exposing subtly the biases that creep into film production, Chemistry gets to the heart of the problem quickly and organically, without a need for preaching or pedestals. Shot intimately by director Cynthia Silver, this is a short film worth keeping on your radar.