Reelspeak: Through Lens & Light

Delve into the interpretation of Black life on screen through the art of image-making, with a focus on lighting, collaboration, and the power of the gaze.

Focusing on the professional collaboration between cinematographers and gaffers, the discussion addresses practical lighting strategies, on-set workflows, and decision-making when lighting Black actors across a range of environments, and how these choices impact representation in contemporary screen production.

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Featuring Roya Delsol, Cinematographer and Media Artist and Oyan Vassel, Gaffer.

Roya DelSol is a cinematographer & media artist of Caribbean heritage currently living & working in T’karonto. Having both shot and directed short films, music videos, live performance series and short documentaries; her films have screened at film festivals such as Breakthroughs Film Festival, F-O-R-M, Images Festival, LUMINATO and more.

Oyan Vassell is a visual storyteller and photographer who uses light as a narrative tool, shaping mood, emotion, and meaning within each frame. Through intentional lighting and conceptual imagery, his work explores human stories rooted in culture, identity, and connection, creating images designed to resonate and endure.

Moderated by actress Kerry-Ann James