The NYC Premiere of the short film “American Clay” on August 31, 2025
Coming off a successful premiere during MVAAFF, the film “American Clay”, held its premiere in New York City, NY on Sunday, August 31st, 2025 at 6 PM at Angelika Village East Film Center.
Although a short film currently, the story and intense, gripping leaving the audience wanting to know more right away. Happily, there is a feature film in the works and there will be so many unanswered questions answered. Viewers are definitely in for a treat.
The executive producers from Saddlebrook Media Executive Producers Carmen Perkins & Michelle Taylor, along with the Hundreds Entertainment Executive Producer, Co-Story Creator, Co-Writer, and Music Director Vi City along with full Cast & Crew were in attendance.
American Clay is set in 1937 and steeped in intergenerational wisdom, the film weaves ancestral magic, resistance, and storytelling into a suspense-filled narrative with real-world cultural resonance. American Clay is more than a film; it’s a cinematic experience that reclaims space for culturally rich storytelling while challenging the boundaries of traditional historical narratives.
In the film, Bernice played by Kaitlyn Jackson, a mixed race, 18-year-old girl with second sight, uncovers a dark family secret and sets out to expose the truth. But on the wrong road in a dangerous sundown town, she finds herself hunted by two lawmen determined to keep that secret buried. Drawing strength from her ancestors and her gift, Bernice must run, hide, and ultimately fight for her life.
With breathtaking visuals and a chilling original score, American Clay taps into the roots of Black, multicultural, and Native & indigenous identity without centering trauma, choosing instead to explore spiritual resilience, intuitive power, and the stories passed down through generations.
The film’s immersive soundtrack, curated by Vi City, features four original songs including “A Mess, A Mess,” “Thousand Times,” “Fendi Plans,” and “The Chase.” Collaborators include vocalist Gabrielle Carreiro (formerly of June’s Diary), Vega Heartbreak, Mike Jay, violinist Alan of Black Violin, and Grammy-winning mix engineer Jaycen Joshua.
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