About Torn

Writer/Director Deana Williams introduces us to “Torn” her second independent short film about a love affair gone wrong.  Following the success of her first independent short entitled, “Tracks” Deana delves deeper into the world of relationships in which two women find each other at odds with themselves and one another.  Like her first film Deana takes elements of her own life and pours it into the script writing process, originally based on true events the film took on a whole new meaning when the writer/director’s life began to mirror what was on the written page.  

Film Synopsis:Korey and Angela have been in love for the past 5 years. Korey is now ready to take their relationship to the next level but Angela doesn’t share the same sentiment. Soon secrets are revealed and their love is put to the test.

As a way of release the experience of producing “Torn” became the cathartic event in her life that would help get her through one of the most difficult and challenging phases of it and now she plans to share that story with the world.  If we are not using our gifts, talents, and art to expand the consciousness of human kind then we are wasting our time.  A firm believer in the power of film to transform lives Deana hopes to speak to the multitude of individuals who relate to and struggle with the demons that plague us in our relationships with ourselves and others.  We must tell our own stories for in doing that we speak to our own kind and in that way we reach out to all others.  In a world almost devoid of the African-American lesbian experience “Torn” serves as a unique presence, breaking with the stereotypical archetype of the black lesbian female we tell a tale that holds and bears no judgment about flawed individuals who like everyone else are trying to make their way in this world.  

Our hope and intention is to let our audience know that we see them and to reflect back to them their own stories for by doing so we transform and elevate them and they in turn do that to the world they live in.  

Building on the Success of 'Tracks'

Award winning short film 'Tracks' has been in over 25 film festivals around the world and has aided many positve discussion in both classrooms and in on panels.  Now, you can check out 'Tracks' for free right here or on youtube at the link below:

Join 'Tracks' Facebook page and share with family and friends.

Tracks Facebook Page

Tracks Movie Website

What We Need & What You Get

To help fund “Torn” we are looking to raise approximately $18,000 which will go towards costs dealing with but not limited to cast, crew, location costs, production design, film festival fees, and the like.  We are planning to follow in the trail blazed by “Tracks” by aiming to premiere our project in film festivals across the world.  To produce an industry standard short film we will need your help.  Your generous contributions will aide us in our goal to get our story out there to as many people as possible.  Funds raised will be distributed to cover the following:

-Expenses for Cast & Crew

-Location costs and Production Design 

-Expenses for Film Festivals and Marketing

-Technical Equipment for shooting the film

Every donation is appreciated and comes with a perk.  Check out our awesome list of incentives you get for your financial support. Perks include, but are not limited to:

-11x17 Autographed Mini Poster

-Digital Download of the short film when it is released

-DVD/Bluray of the short film when it is released

-Updated from the Production throughout the filmmaking process

Meet our Cast of Characters

We have cast some of South Florida’s most talented theatrical talents along with hiring one of the most creative and hardest working crews on the planet.  Below is a comprehensive list of the entire cast & crew involved with “Torn”.  

Deana Williams- Writer/Director

Lela Elam- Role of Korey

Anne-Marie Whitby-Role of Angela

Summer Hill Seven-Role of James

Jesus Reyna-Role of Ricky

Other Ways You Can Help

Your financial help is greatly appreciated and along with that any support you can give us by spreading the word about “Torn” would mean the world to us.  Please like our official Facebook page (that will have up to date postings on the status and progress of the film) and share the word about “Torn” on your Twitter, Instagram, and any and all social networking sites you are a part of. Torn Facebook

Should you have any questions or comments please share them with us as we look forward to your input.  If you would like any information on the film please feel free to contact the director at or the producer at.

Director-Deana Williams (Deana.williams@hotmail.com)

Producer-Quincy O'bryan (Quincyobryan26@gmail.com)