Kalonji Gilchrist

FILMMAKER . CULTIVATOR . STORYTELLER * Avid digital media and arts enthusiast leveraging the development of a production and post-production infrastructure in Montgomery for film production and opportunities for the professionals within the film, hospitality, and entertainment industry. * Trusted advisor who empowers high-performing teams to build and maintain relationships with corporations, community groups, nonprofits, schools, private industry, foundations, and cultural organizations. Owner and Director of KHARI Creative, LLC, a boutique digital media & design company offering production services for special events, client engagement, and short-form documentaries. Under my direction, KHARI Creative has developed a local reputation for delivering dynamic, relevant content that informs and engages audiences. + Produced and directed the first documentary, "382: Organizing for the Future", for the City of Montgomery celebrating the anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Lead a production team of 8 to produce a feature-length film, from start to finish, in approx. 45 days. + Produced and directed the "48 Hours to History" - a documentary highlighting the 48 hours leading to the election of Montgomery's first Black Mayor, Steven L. Reed. + Sponsored multiple indie film festivals, high school film challenges, in-field production interns, and virtualized art exhibits at the Rosa Parks Museum for distance learning and audience engagement