Production is officially underway in North Carolina on Evergreen, the newest short film from filmmaker Natalie Jasmine Harris.
Starring Michael Potts and Kiah McKirnan, the project blends Southern landscape, intergenerational connection, and the emotional terrain that unfolds in the wake of loss. Supported by the NALIP x Netflix Emerging Director Incubator, the film is being produced through a collaboration between Field of Jasmine Films, YK Films, and executive producers Madhouse Films and Britney Ngaw.
Rooted in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Evergreen follows a young woman (McKirnan) who travels with the man (Potts) her grandmother loved late in life. What begins as an effort to honor her grandmother’s memory becomes a journey marked by quiet revelations, unexpected companionship, and a deeper understanding of how relationships — both inherited and unexpected — shape us. The film positions itself as a contemplative look at lineage, chosen family, and the subtle ways love continues across generations.
Written and directed by Natalie Jasmine Harris, Evergreen is produced by Yoko Kohmoto (Clean Slate), Harris, and Ryan Arrington (Pritty: The Animation). Executive producers Charlie Traisman and Katherine Romans of Madhouse Films join Britney Ngaw, with additional support from consulting producers Veronica Kompalic, Vannessa Sanchez, Amy Nunez, and Diana Luna.
Harris’ previous work has screened at Sundance, Chicago International Film Festival, BlackStar, Frameline, Palm Springs ShortFest, and numerous festivals worldwide. Her short GRACE is now streaming on The Criterion Channel, while PURE is available on HBO Max. Recent titles including Flowers, Clean Slate, and Kisses and Bullets continue to draw attention on the 2024–2025 festival circuit.
With production moving forward, Evergreen marks Harris’ latest exploration of intimate storytelling, family history, and the lasting imprints left by the people who guide us — even after they’re gone.