FILM & EDITORIAL
A collection of films, visual narratives, and editorial work shaped through the lens of Palate Studio.
From cinematography and direction to editing and visual storytelling, our work is rooted in observation—capturing the details, emotions, environments, and human moments that give a story its texture. Whether originating from within the Palate universe or created in collaboration with others, each project reflects our belief that how a story is seen can be just as powerful as the story itself.
Black Women Euphoria: The Directors Cut
Co-directior, cinemtorgrapher, editor - n'deyah belle
What does it look like when Black women are allowed to rest—and be witnessed in their joy?
Black Women Euphoria is a short documentary and visual experience that reclaims softness, stillness, and self-recognition. It’s a celebration of presence, rest, and the freedom to simply be.
Shot on location in Brooklyn, NY, this film blends immersive portraiture, guided reflection, and intimate storytelling. Through the voices of our featured muses, Black Women Euphoria shifts the cultural narrative of how Black women are seen—in art, in media, and in life.
Created by: MéLisa Best, N’Deyah Belle, and Sydney Peterson
Founder, Executive Producer, & Director: MéLisa Best
Co-Director, Editor & Cinematographer: N’Deyah Belle
Director of Photography of Portraits: Sydney Peterson
50 W 66 APT 17F Photoshoot
Creative director - n'deyah belle
An editorial study of a New York residence after dark, exploring the relationship between architecture, light, atmosphere, and the city beyond its walls.
Creative direction centered on capturing the home beyond traditional real estate imagery—using the transition into evening to reveal a more intimate, cinematic expression of the space and the experience of inhabiting it.
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