Thrilled to announce the premiere of @michaeldonte_’s gorgeous film, “The Spirit God Gave Us,” at @InsideOutFilmFestival in Toronto. Much love to all who helped to bring this sublime short film to life. And I count it an honor to be on hand as one of the (Black queer) executive producers who can attest to the power of Michael’s art making - for us. Written & Directed by: @michaeldonte_ Cast: @nckash @elijahboothe @gilbertglennbrown Producers: @karajose @nat.majette Executive Producers: @mooredarnell @jrbland @yoloakili @cnptribe @wade_davis28 @dashawnusher John Sullivan Co-Executive Producer: @sam_leopold Cinematographer: @schwingzies Editor: @kayhashi Production Designer: Mboni Maumba Featured Cast: @keisharenee Cynthia Singleton Ushers: @b.r.e.t.t.y @thejordancrawford @alessiashawofficial @kaelinwilliamss Ariyah Johnson, Miles Jones Consulting Producer: @alex_kohnstamm Associate Producer: @paigeklone Associate Producer: @howareyoubud Story Advisor: @sam_leopold First AD: @nyreeneil Script Supervisor: @l.p.dohi 1st AC: Paulina Zamorano 2nd AC/DIT: Bryce Vaughan Gaffer: @davewilwayco Best Boy Electric: Eduardo Orozco Best Boy Electric: Kevin Garrard Key Grip: @jdart.cine Best Boy Grip: Christian Medina Swing: Kevin Garrard Steadicam Operator: @e3hill Makeup Artist: @aprilnicole Wardrobe/Costumes: Devon Horn Set Decorator: @iamcaroldelmar Sound Mixer: Dalmar Montgomery Music Composer/Music Supervisor: @_kywo Movement Choreographer: @jayguy_ Production Assistants: Aaron Park, Harold Goodman, Bessie Hill, Kenneth White Casting Director: @devydevv Still Photographer: @jmilner Colorist: @kathraisch @company_3 Post Sound: Cindy Takehara, Xiao Hou Co-Sound Designer: Tom Gamble Trailer Editor: @kirstenhoang BTS Videography: @longle.film Special Thanks: @cnptribe @glaad @sagaftra @_beamorg @mobinyc @company_3