Klair Hightower (Teranee Fransha') has spent years yearning to become a mother, and now, with the adoption of a newborn on the horizon, her dream is finally within reach. Her trusted lawyer Karter Stevenson Esq. (Jock McKissic) and secret lover guides her through the legal process, ensuring every detail is in place. But just as the final papers are set to be signed, an unimaginable truth comes to light with Klair and the baby’s birth mother, Stacey Lynn Burnham (Briana Starks). Abandoned at birth just years apart, their paths cross in a twist of fate neither could have foreseen. As they grapple with the weight of their discovery, Klair must decide what family truly means and whether love can bridge the gaps of a fractured past.

Director Biography - Teranee Fransha

Teranee Franshá is an Actress, Writer, Director, Acting Coach, Model, Motivational Speaker, and Best-Selling Author from Louisville, KY. An esteemed writer with a gift for storytelling, she has crafted compelling narratives across multiple genres, captivating audiences on screen and on the page. 

Her journey in the entertainment industry began at just six years old, using dance as a powerful storytelling tool. By 17, she was an instructor with Expo Modeling Agency, teaching "The Art of Runway" and posing techniques. She later pursued Forensic Psychology with a minor in Performance Arts at the University of Louisville, where she reconnected with her true passion; acting.  

After relocating to Maryland (DMV) area, Teranee built an impressive career working with major networks such as BET, TV ONE, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Tubi. She has starred as a leading lady in several feature films while also coaching aspiring actors, helping them refine their craft. 

Beyond acting, Teranee has made a name for herself as a filmmaker, directing and co-directing projects that push creative boundaries. She co-directed the award-winning short film “Walls” with RoyProductions, which is making waves on the festival circuit. She has also completed a series of short films spanning multiple genres in collaboration with the up-and-coming production company D8Cinema. Her passion for storytelling, whether through acting, writing, or directing continues to inspire and elevate those around her, solidifying her as a dynamic force in the entertainment industry.

Director Statement

These short films were born not from big budgets, but from pure passion and an unshakable belief in the power of storytelling. With limited resources but limitless heart, we created worlds that reflect truth, humor, pain, and resilience. Each project was a labor of love, crafted to inspire; not just audiences, but especially the next actor, the next creative spirit, the one who just needs permission to believe in their gift.

My mission through these films was simple: to activate that spark in others, to shift minds beyond the threshold of doubt, and to prove that art doesn’t need permission; it needs purpose.

To the cast and crew of every project: thank you. Your dedication, talent, and trust made the impossible feel easy. You are the magic.

~Teranee FransháShort animation by Eri Kinoshita