1. Awards / Wins
5 Wins
Radio Tribe Productions presents
Shayla
A Short Fantasy Drama
About identity, belonging, resilience,
and the quiet power of choosing to be seen.
Watch the Trailer
Step into the world of Shayla, a teen grappling with self-doubt, navigating the challenges of bullying, and getting a glimpse of something extraordinary within her.
About the Film
A short fantasy drama set in the high school hallways where our choices shape who we are.
When Shayla receives a family heirloom, she is encouraged to look beyond the surface of things and use her feelings in a new way .
What follows is a journey of discovery, and a revelation of the inner self that unlocks the true battle we face between self-doubt and self-acceptance.
- Genre
- Fantasy Drama / Coming-of-Age
- Format
- Short Film
- Runtime
- 15 min 05 sec
- Aspect Ratio
- 2.39:1 CinemaScope
- Language
- English
- Status
- Festival Run / Completed
- Year
- 2024
- Country
- USA
- Production Company
- Radio Tribe Productions
- Writer / Director
- Shawn Miller
Festival Run & Recognition
2. Official Selections / Festival Appearances
- Windsor International Black Film Festival
- Tacoma Film Festival
- Tri-Cities International Film Festival
- Universal Kids Film Festival
- Denton Black Film Festival
- Black August Film Festival
- Oregon Short Film Festival
- European Short Awards
- Hawaii International Film Awards
- Washington Underground Film Festival
3. Nominations & Recognition
- Best Short Film — Windsor International Black Film Festival
- Best Actress — Keira Davies — Windsor International Black Film Festival
- Best VFX Nomination — European Short Awards
- Hawaii International Film Awards — Semi-Finalist
- Washington Underground Film Festival — Honorable Mention
Story & Themes
At its heart, Shayla is a story about a young girl’s awakening to her inner truth. It is an exploration of identity, self-trust, and the courage to rise.
- Identity
- Choices
- Girls & Inner Power
- Resilience
- Self-Discovery
- Bullying
Cast (Select)
- Keira Davies — Shayla Cambray
- Jennifer DuHamel — Caroline Meyers-Gold
- Marvin Grays — Floyd “Papa” Hardy
- Ron Hippe — Principal Thomas
- Izumi Huff — Kaitlin Logan
- Lucy McCurdy-Moss — Brittany Roy
- Willa Scout — Madison Gold
Director’s Note
Shayla began as a story about a young person trying to hold onto herself in a world that keeps trying to tell her who she is allowed to be.
At its heart, the film is about resilience, identity, and the strength it takes to be seen.
Technical Specs
- Aspect Ratio
- 2.39:1 CinemaScope
- Resolution
- 2K DCI
- Color
- Color
- Language
- English
- Sound
- 5.1 Surround
- Camera Format
- 2K / Digital Cinema
Press / Reviews & Interviews
- Oregon Short Film Festival ReviewVideo review of Shayla from the Oregon Short Film Festival.
- CBC Windsor Morning with Amy DodgeInterview with Shawn Miller about Shayla.
Press Materials
All the assets you need to help share Shayla with your audience.
Screenings, Press & Collaboration Inquiries
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