2024
Documentary

Detangling the Stigma

Jzayla Hughey
An evocative documentary following Jzayla Hughey's journey through the challenges and beauty of embracing her Afro-textured hair in Aotearoa.

The Film Makers

 Jzayla Hughey

Jzayla Hughey

Director

Jzayla Hughey is a people-centric filmmaker with a deep passion for storytelling. A graduate of South Seas and AUT, with mentorship from Warner Brothers Discovery, Jzayla is dedicated to contributing her skills to both local and global film projects. Her journey in documentary filmmaking has been insightful and eye-opening, fueling her desire to continue developing and exploring this compelling art form.

Jennifer Onyeiwu

Jennifer Onyeiwu

Producer

Jennifer Onyeiwu is an Auckland-based actress and emerging producer of Nigerian-Brazilian descent. She completed her training at the Atlantic Acting School in New York in 2018. Jennifer continues to expand her artistic repertoire through notable screen appearances on international TV and theater while pursuing studies in producing. Her ultimate goal is to continue acting and to develop her own production company.