Story-driven. Emotionally resonant. Culturally relevant.
Our Films
True Self Films creates work that explores the psychological, emotional, and social landscapes of the human experience. Each project reflects our commitment to bold storytelling, nuanced characters, and purposeful impact.
Below are the films that define our slate — past, present, and in development.
Therein Lies Darkness
Feature Film • In Development
A gripping psychological drama exploring women’s mental health, identity, and the silent battles that shape us.
Therein Lies Darkness follows Jasmine, a woman struggling to keep her world together as emotional trauma and unresolved grief begin to fracture her sense of reality. Through intimate storytelling, layered performances, and a haunting visual style, the film examines what happens when the truth becomes too heavy to bear.
Why It Matters:
- Centers women’s mental health with complexity and authenticity
- Showcases age-diverse characters rarely represented onscreen
- Explores emotional trauma with depth, sensitivity, and cinematic intensity
- Created by a women-led, minority-led team committed to honest storytelling
Currently in development with:
- Completed feature script
- Proof-of-concept film in post-production
- Active outreach to investors, partners, and distributors
Let Go
Award-Winning Short Film
A powerful narrative about social injustice, emotional survival, and the cost of silence.
Let Go follows a young woman caught between loyalty and self-preservation in a world where justice is not guaranteed. The film was recognized globally for its emotional depth, compelling performances, and socially conscious message.
Honors & Recognition:
- Winner: WorldFest
- Winner: Independent Shorts Awards
- Winner: Vegas Movie Awards
- Finalist: Canadian Cinematography Awards
- Semi-finalist: Equality International Film Festival
- Official Selections in Cannes-affiliated, Paris, Venice, and LA festivals
Why It Matters:
- Interrogates power, injustice, and emotional resilience
- Resonated with audiences and judges across international festivals
- Established True Self Films as a rising voice in independent cinema
First Impressions
Episodic Series • In Development
A grounded sci-fi drama exploring artificial intelligence, human connection, and the evolving landscape of modern relationships.
Set in the near future, First Impressions follows a woman who becomes entangled in a psychological and emotional web created by a new form of AI. The series blends science fiction with intimate storytelling, questioning what authenticity means when technology can mimic our deepest needs.
Why It Matters:
- Explores AI from a human-centered perspective
- Combines genre elements with relationship-driven storytelling
- Offers diverse casting opportunities and powerful female-driven arcs
- Ideal for streaming and episodic platforms
Currently in early development with conceptual materials and show framework established.
Expanding the True Self Films Slate
This is only the beginning. True Self Films is actively building a multi-project slate that includes prestige psychological dramas, character-driven films, socially conscious narratives, genre pieces with emotional resonance, and women-led stories with complex themes.
As the company grows toward becoming True Self Studios, its commitment remains unwavering: to create meaningful cinema that not only reflects the world but also has the power to change it.
Powerful films that ignite conversation.
Bold stories. Real impact.
True Self Films is a women-led, minority-owned independent production company creating cinema with purpose—stories that challenge, reveal, and stay with you long after the credits roll.
