Well… I did it.

Black Mirror Media Group officially published its first film.

The film was directed by Jacqueline McQuillen, with Black Mirror Media Group handling the shoot, production, and release. For a first attempt, the process was confusing, complicated, and disorganized — which makes sense. A lot of people were learning in real time, myself included. What matters is that the work exists, the film is out, and it was brought together into something complete.

Along with the film, we released the full post-production photo shoot. The photos live in our galleries, and if you pick up the movie, the entire photo set comes with it. We also launched merch alongside the release — t-shirts, cropped tees, cropped hoodies, and standard hoodies.

All of this is part of the same goal.

Whether it’s a film, a photo set, or a piece of clothing, Black Mirror Media Group exists to support artists by helping their work live beyond a single post or upload. Film releases support the director and the people involved in that production. Merch gives us another way to carry creative work forward and build opportunities around it.

Different formats. Same intention.

This release represents the working model for Black Mirror Media Group.

We develop our own creative work and collaborate with other artists, then build systems that help that work get seen, shared, and supported. As Black Mirror grows, so do the opportunities available to the artists connected to it — and that growth only happens because of supporter backing.

Our members make this possible.

Your support helps fund production, artwork, hosting, merch creation, and the time it takes to organize and release projects like this. Without that support, this doesn’t move forward.

Because of you, we can:

• produce and release films
• build galleries and physical products around creative work
• give other artists visibility and opportunities
• and continue improving the quality and reach of what we make

This is the first time Black Mirror Media Group has been able to clearly say:

this is what we do, this is how we do it, and this is where it’s going.

Being able to share this with you matters. This is the foundation, and your support is what allows it to exist and grow.

Thank you for being part of this.

— James

Black Mirror Media Group is a photography and film studio based in Tallahassee. I’m drawn to pop culture, fashion, and visual storytelling, and that shows up in everything I make. The name comes from Black Mirror—something I used to binge with a buddy—and the idea of reflection and distortion stuck with me.

I focus on fashion and brand photography and work on short films when I can. I don’t see the studio as a place for only “professional” shoots. Style matters. Atmosphere matters. I want to make things that feel intentional, whether that’s images, films, or physical merch.

The brand mascots come from that same mindset. They’re inspired by contemporary and cosmic horror, mixed with a bit of Alice in Wonderland and Lovecraft. The dark, unsettling vibe is kind of my calling card—if it’s weird, Black Mirror will probably end up making it.

More than anything, the studio is a creative space waiting to be filled. Ideas from local artists, people online, anyone who wants to get involved or stop by and create something.

One thing worth being upfront about:

I use AI tools in my workflow. Not as a shortcut, not to fake creativity—but as an accessibility tool. I live with ADHD, CPTSD, and bipolar disorder, and without help organizing my thoughts, communicating clearly can be genuinely difficult. AI helps me bridge that gap so I can actually build, create, and connect.

The ideas, direction, taste, and intent are mine. The tools just help me get them out into the world. If anything, this space exists to prove that your limitations don’t disqualify you from creating something meaningful.

If you’re here, you’re early.

And you’re welcome here.

— James