Oscar®-qualifying Short War of Colors by Emir Kumova Stars Diandra Forrest: A Black Woman with Albinism Facing Prejudice

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War of Colors Stars Diandra Forrest: A Black Woman with Albinism Facing Prejudice

Emir Kumova’s War of Colors is based on real events. This important film highlights the discrimination that people of color with Albinism experience. War of Colors has qualified to be considered for the 95th Academy Awards®. This prominent film casts Diandra Forrest as the lead, an actress and model with albinism.

Synopsis: Set in America and inspired by real life events. War of Colors film revolves around the daily struggles of people with Albinism. Following the story of Rue, a young Black woman with white skin due to her condition by birth.

Writer, director and producer Emir Kumova was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. He moved to Los Angeles in 2011 to attend Pepperdine University, CA and graduated in 2015 with a B.A. in Film Studies. ​ His personal work has screened in LA Shorts, San Diego International Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, Izmir International Film Festival. War of Colors is his third short film

Watch the official trailer for War of Colors as directed by Emir Kumova


Producers Donald Nguyen and Jason Quan are both LA based and well established in their respective fields. The beautiful cinematography was created by Christopher Brendan Kistan. The elegant composition was written and composed by J.M. Quintara Camara.

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The Poster Art for War of Colors

It can be seen during the San Diego International Film Festival from October 19th to 23rd.

This topical short has qualified to be considered for the OSCARS®


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