Black Magic
“A diversity hire in a writer's room contends with the expectations of her boss at the cost of her identity.”
Synopsis
Black Magic is a traumedy that follows Alicia, a Black screenwriter, as she navigates her new staff writer position on a network drama. When she realizes that she’s nothing more than a fellowship diversity hire, Alicia tries to prove her worth to a room that must write in a "diverse" character to save their show. The character quickly devolves into little more than a trope, forcing Alicia to either compromise her hard-earned dream job or play nice with her colleagues and compromise herself. When she chooses the latter, she unwittingly embodies the character they’ve created.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cristin Stephens
- Screenplay & Story
- Cristin Stephens, Alex Rosales
- Original Score
- William Jae
- Original Title
- Black Magic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- The Bear Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cristin Stephens
Cristin Stephens, Alex Rosales
William Jae
Carlos Estrada
Maximillian Schirlo
Dana Reilly, Dreu Dixon
Department Leadership Roster
Cristin Stephens
Director
Cristin Stephens
Writer
Dana Reilly
Producer
Carlos Estrada
Director of Photography
Em K Shapiro
Production Design
Maximillian Schirlo
Editor
William Jae
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Magic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Magic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Magic about?
Black Magic is a traumedy that follows Alicia, a Black screenwriter, as she navigates her new staff writer position on a network drama. When she realizes that she’s nothing more than a fellowship diversity hire, Alicia tries to prove her worth to a room that must write in a "diverse" character to save their show. The character quickly devolves into little more than a trope, forcing Alicia to either compromise her hard-earned dream job or play nice with her colleagues and compromise herself. When she chooses the latter, she unwittingly embodies the character they’ve created.
Who directed Black Magic?
Black Magic was directed by Cristin Stephens.
Who stars in Black Magic?
The principal cast of Black Magic includes Cortney Gift, Lea'h Sampson, Robert Fuller, Avery Merrifield, Kenzie Klem.
When was Black Magic released and how long is it?
Black Magic was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Magic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Magic was composed by William Jae.