we made up
shot, directed, written by laquann dawson
always here
shot, directed, written, performed by laquann dawson
durand bernarr for mobifest 2021
shot, directed and edited by laquann dawson
mattmatt raybeam’s alpha fag music video
shot, directed and edited by laquann dawson
queer cypher for mobifest 2021
shot, directed and edited by laquann dawson
dewayne for mobifest 2021
shot, directed and edited by laquann dawson
sevndeep for mobifest 2021
shot, directed and edited by laquann dawson
olivia lux for mobifest 2021
shot, directed and edited by laquann dawson
mattmatt raybeam for mobifest 2021
shot, directed and edited by laquann dawson
victor jackson for mobifest 2021
shot, directed and edited by laquann dawson
busy being black
shot and edited by laquann dawson
i need a lot more things
directed, written, shot, styled, and edited by laquann dawson - score produced by @mixedbysoular / vocals by @janellemackmusic / guitar by @dimadidthis
stepping into control
2020 - Episode 1 of "MOBItalks: A Digital Series" explores the subtleties of sex, from defining healthy relationships to humanizing sex workers. Playwright and HIV advocate Donja Love sets the stage, reciting lines from his powerful production of one in two, inspired by his 10th anniversary of being HIV positive.
when you seek help
2020 - Part 2 of "MOBItalks: A Digital Series" explores and celebrates mental health as it relates specifically to queer communities of color and the issues we run into collectively. We sit with psychotherapists Keith Carter as he shares his experience as an adoptive parent. We also sit with Tyrone Caver, Luther Knanishu and James Robinson who help us unpack some of the reasons we might be struggling to take up space.
i am wanting to be
2020 - Episode 3 of "MOBItalks: A Digital Series" explores identity and community as we sit with Picasso Moore, Regi Angelou, Mark Rayvon, Corwin Joseph, Kayden Coleman and more. Our community is filled with people from such diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. How do you identify?
SILENCE performed by dyllón burnside
2020 - dyllón burnside for the native son awards
four days dead
2020 - A reference to the biblical story of Lazarus who is restored to life four days after his death. starring - LaQuann Dawson directed by - Michael Sharkey cinematography & editing by - Daniel Sharkey music - goodbye horses by Q Lazzarus
a study of him
2018 - "A Study of HIM" is an experimental short film on Black gay love by LaQuann Dawson & Matthew Thompson. A Study of HIM explores black queer relationships, love, new experiences, what makes us happy, and what makes us sad.
MOBI - “#weareMOBI” - 2019
The #weareMOBI campaign was created to give life, color and vastness to the queer POC community.
beyond the battleground
Bushwick Stories: Beyond the Battleground. Directed by @_iamramon, @laquanndawson, and Gabriel Reyes. They explore self-identity, queerness, race, and the beauty of being your authentic self.