For our sixth and final Brown Girl Begins Halloween cosplay look we have Ti-Jeanne played by @_mounatraore in her “2049 Priestess Garb”

Costume Designer: @shannonpomakov Things you’ll need for this look: 1. Blue long sleeve blouse 2. Faux leather body vest 3. Faux leather pants 4. Water boots

If you recreate this look remember to tag us and use #BrownGirlBegins

If you listen closely you can hear Mami telling Ti-Jeanne to go and study her book. For our fifth Brown Girl Begins Halloween cosplay look we have Mami played by Shakura S'Aida in “Mami’s Farm wear 2049”

Costume Designer: @shannonpomakov Things you’ll need for this look: 1. Faux Fur Vest 2. Navy blue dress 3. Grey pants 4. Tool belt 5. Garden Glove

If you recreate this look remember to tag us and use #BrownGirlBegins

For our fourth Brown Girl Begins Halloween cosplay look we have Mama Ache played by @meashabrueggergosman in her Ethereal Gown

Her costume is from @callandresponseclothing Things you’ll need for this look: 1. Lavender Gown/ Dress 2. Faux fur scarf/ jacket

If you recreate this look remember to tag us and use #BrownGirlBegins

Tap picture for costume details Thank you @callandresponseclothing .

For our third Brown Girl Begins Halloween cosplay look we have Melba played by Sonia Dhillon Tully DYSTOPIAN LIFE 2049 Costume Designer: @shannonpomakov

Things you’ll need for this look: 1. Green wig 2. Purple Cropped Bomber Jacket 3. Black and yellow skirt 4. Mesh Stockings 5. Platform boots 6. Black Knee Pads

If you recreate this look remember to tag us and use #BrownGirlBegins

For our second Brown Girl Begins Halloween cosplay look we have Papa Legba played by Nigel Shawn Williams in his “"PAPA LEGBA’S DAY LOOK 2049”“ His costume is from @callandresponseclothing Things you’ll need for this look: 1. Black eye mask / Paint 2. Black jacket with silver stud detailing 3. Silver scarf 4. Wooden cane

If you recreate this look remember to tag us and use #BrownGirlBegins

Tap picture for outfit details Thank you @callandresponseclothing

So for our first Brown Girl Begins Halloween cosplay we have Crack (Rachael Crawford) in her "Suit of Terror" Costume Designer: @shannonpomakov To get this look you need: 1. A killer navy blue dress suit 2. A black belt 3. Faux fur 4. Elbow length glove 5. Black stockings 6. Black booties 7. A whip (of course) If you recreate this look remember to tag us and to tag #BrownGirlBegins Tap picture for outfit details Thank you to the fabulous @shannonpomakov @callandresponseclothing & @heelboy . . . .

Brown Girl Begins team with stars Hannah Chantee, Mouna Traoré, Alli Chung and Emmanuel Kabongo at Montreal Black Film Festival

The team last night at the Montreal International Black Film Festival Party joined by two of our stars Alli Chung and Emmanuel Kabongo

Brown Girl Begins team at Urbanworld Film Festival for the world premiere of Brown GIrl Begins

Today's the day: the WORLD PREMIERE of #BrownGirlBegins at #UW21! Only a few tickets left! http://www.urbanworld.org/2017/brown-girl-begins

She’s a real life superhero and she plays one in our film too! Mouna Traoré graces @flarefashion for #HowIMadeIt. See her in person this Saturday at @urbanworldfilmfestival: http://www.urbanworld.org/2017/brown-girl-begins

#BrownGirlBegins stars Mouna Traore & Emmanuel Kabongo will be in attendance at #UW21! Tickets: http://www.urbanworld.org/2017/brown-girl-begins

Shout outs to Call and Response Clothing who provided fabulous outfits for Measha Brueggergosman & Nigel Shawn Williams!

What's the only thing better than having our CANADIAN PREMIERE at Festival Film Black / Black Film Festival Montreal? Being nominated for BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE! Sending so much ❤️  to all our supporters who got us here!

Tickets for our October 1 premiere: http://montrealblackfilm.com/en/event/brown-girls-begin/

#BrownGirlBegins #FunFact: Heel Boy Shoes graciously provided the footwear for our shoot! Proof that when you give a girl the right shoes, she can conquer the world.

Overjoyed to announce the CANADIAN PREMIERE of Brown Girl Begins at the Montreal International Black Film Festival! Come through on October 1st! Tickets & info: https://buff.ly/2xiAJKr

"Island fantasy filled with Afro-Caribbean imagery, magical realism, and the strong beautiful black women we hunger for in front of and behind the camera make Brown Girl Begins a must see." Check out our new feature in @blackgirlnerds and revel in the #blackgirlmagic!  https://blackgirlnerds.com/brown-girl-begins-real-black-girl-magic/