Between Keys

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As diverse and intricate as the notes of a piano, the

experiences of metro-Atlanta’s Black and Latino families resonate with

both harmony and discord in their pursuit of musical excellence;

connecting their journeys is the story of Azira G. Hill, one of the key

visionaries behind the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent

Development Program (TDP).

Synopsis

The film will explore the families behind certain prodigies; specifically, the Black and Latinx families whose sacrifices, resilience, and hope power the dreams of young exceptional musicians. Rather than framing this story through policy or institutional narratives, the film centers the personal and intergenerational investments that have made the Talent Development Program (TDP) possible and impactful for more than three decades.

Themes

What it means to raise a classical musician of color, especially within a tradition that often sees them as outliers or exceptions. The costs of excellence, from financial strain to emotional and physical tolls, particularly when success must also carry the

burden of representation. The power of legacy, particularly when individuals like Azira Hill plant seeds in systems not designed for them and witness those seeds grow. The fragility of inclusion, and how hard-won spaces for Black and Latinx musicians are being reshaped under political and cultural pressure.

Resilience as resistance, seen not in headlines, but in the quiet, steady work of parents driving across town, of teachers mentoring outside of hours, of students practicing long after everyone else has gone home.

PRODUCER & DIRECTOR

Dana Wilson

Danya Wilson's soulful playing has been recognized as one that “would stand up

anywhere from New York to Los Angeles”. Her musical studies have led her to

acceptance in Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent Development Program and

completion of her undergraduate degree in Violin Performance at Andrews University.

She has attended prominent summer arts institutions where she studied with world-renown faculty across the country. Danya also demonstrates her passion for the arts as a leader and educator. She has taken on diversity, equity, and inclusion positions at Interlochen Arts Camp and Heifetz Institute and also served as the primary instructor for the Southwest Michigan Symphony’s Music Makers Program, providing string instrumental instruction for young students in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Today, Danya seeks to broaden her administrative creative skills, working at Integrated Financial Group and completing her Master of Arts in Business at Emerson College.

DIRECTOR OF VIDEOGRAPHY

Denae Keizs

Denae Keizs is a filmmaker and creative professional with a focus on honest,

culturally rooted storytelling. Raised in Atlanta with Jamaican heritage, she

draws from both her Southern upbringing and Caribbean roots to create work

that feels grounded, emotional, and transcendent. After earning her degree

from Andrews University, Denae built a career that spans cinematography, photography, and creative direction. Her experience includes working on full-scale production crews for major record labels such as RCA Records, as well as producing branded content, documentaries, and lifestyle visuals for clients like God Is Dope and The Palm Beaches. Now based between Atlanta and South Florida, Denae brings a sharp eye and thoughtful approach to every project, creating imagery that resonates and is meant to be felt, not just seen.

BETWEEN KEYS

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Synopsis

Themes

PRODUCER & DIRECTOR

Dana Wilson

DIRECTOR OF VIDEOGRAPHY

Denae Keizs

All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

BETWEEN KEYS

Logline

Synopsis

Themes

PRODUCER & DIRECTOR

Dana Wilson

DIRECTOR OF VIDEOGRAPHY

Denae Keizs

All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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