“Spilt Milk” | Short Film | AT&T Hello Lab Mentorship Program

Single mom Ximena moves back in with her parents while struggling to care for her young son. She reconnects with her ex-partner, Lena, who is now raising the child they conceived of together with the sperm donor they chose, and the old wound is reopened.
“Spilt Milk” was directed by Cierra Glaudé and written by Mechi Parada-Lakatos as part of the 2019 AT&T Hello Lab Mentorship Program.
Projects + Teams:
“Postmarked” - Malakai (Director) and Angela Wong Carbone (Writer) / Watch it at bit.ly/ATTHLPostmarked
“Fragile.com” - Alison-Eve Hammersley (Director) and Brittany Menjivar (Writer) / Watch it at bit.ly/ATTHLFragile
“1 out of 30” - Vishnu Vallabhaneni (Director) and Malik Aziz (Writer) / Watch it at bit.ly/ATTHL1outof30
“Adeline, The Great” - Jessica Mendez Siqueiros (Director) and Jasmine Johnson (Writer) / Watch it at bit.ly/ATTHLAdeline
“Spilt Milk” - Cierra Glaudé (Director) and Mechi Parada Lakatos (Writer)
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[@mauimonique]

That heartbreak of falling for someone who could never live fully in their truth, is like NONE other. It’s a deep pain that’s so unfair

[@capri8438]

So true, messes with you mind constantly.😔

[@mauimonique]

T Capri Yesssss. Likeee we could be so good if you were just REAL but some things aren’t meant to be.

[@Gifted.LIl.Thang884]

@@mauimonique some just find it harder than others to come to terms with themselves.. but trust wen ur with them it's almost like being swallowed up by ecstacy.. muched on by sensuality and lightly kissed by emotions. Setting the soul and mind on fire. Just be patient with the person if they are what you really want. Ntn good ever comes easy..

[@mauimonique]

Apple 884 This is EXACTLY how it is. I’ve let go of the past, I only want ppl around me that can free themselves outside of our “union” ya know? Does that make sense?

[@Gifted.LIl.Thang884]

@@mauimonique freeing oneself is not an easy task.. I always say put yourself in the other persons shoes..if u were faced with their situation, what would you do.. do u think u would be brave enough to own ur feelings or would u be just as scared of worst than how they are feeling. At times people speak it easy, "be yourself, don't only be like that around me" have u ever thought the huge struggle it was for them to have been pulled towards a person they never expected to be pulled to.. like they have no control of wanting that person, wanting to have the person with them in their minds. Thoughts, day dreams, subconscious, just to come to the realization that that person moves their soul in such a way causing a rift of butterflies that cannot be denied no matter how hard u try ..it's like banking a cake and one ingredient is missing and that person is the missing ingredient just epic..

[@altisavage3988]

How you gon abandon her then sage her when she get mad? 😂 You the reason for the negativity!

[@jagarnathpanigrahi4161]

I love black mem.

[@goodhellogoodhello1008]

+ 91 98 24 58 60 29..I.m Boy

[@renonyabuti7292]

😂 😝 😂 FACTS!! I noticed that too!! Shit Mayb the sage worked… 👀

[@user-mc8sz7tu1f]

ฝ

[@antoinettejacqueline1160]

I agree 💯 with u

[@AmbersCloset]

This was beautiful!! Shout out to my girls Dascha & Zuri. The chemistry was amazing. And thank you again and again Lena for showing up for us and creating for US🙌🏽❤️✊🏽

[@skinnyminnieog]

Factssss💪🏾

[@jfkharison]

Ilwahtseyoucoutoofmark

[@stg8385]

KZbin addiction

[@goodhellogoodhello1008]

+ 91 98 24 58 60 29..I.m Boy

[@mariemanga25]

Greetings from Cameroon 🇨🇲

[@user-sd1wi1go1q]

Please make this a series or a full length movie. This is what the people NEED.

[@itbelikethattho4785]

I second that

[@kueeninnerg2026]

I concur!

[@mohammedali3558]

Etc hom

[@memyself7167]

A movie? Girl, I need a series so I can check on them on a regular basis.

[@everettwoolford6882]

@@itbelikethattho4785 pe4p677pp8p9p9pp9pprpyuioofhjpsghhjjfhhn

[@Stralia_Silvuh]

Goes to show people who don’t know. Gay couples can deal with the whole “you left me!” With the kid storyline. I also think it’s important for people to see past the lgbt (even though it’s important to be aware of the lgbt com) and see that these issues are HUMAN issues, has nothing to do with gender, sex, sexual orientation, etc...

[@kerrinewton5074]

100% so true.

[@mariataylor4397]

she look like daya from #oitnb

[@Stralia_Silvuh]

Maria Taylor that’s cause it is lol

[@seoulfire469]

Stralia_Silva yesssss your comment is on point! Human issues not straight issues!

[@goodhellogoodhello1008]

+ 91 98 24 58 60 29..I.m Boy

[@nawasaka]

when she immediately started waving the sage lmao

[@barrysmith4928]

Love

[@BrookallJEY]

I started rollin! 😂 like don’t be bringing that negative shit in here! But baby had a reason to be mad tho

[@blackempress7302]

She's like maaan don't come in here with that shit

[@Brekasworld]

LMAO she said she ain’t finna come up in here with that energy 😩😂😂

[@FAAFO_TrIbE]

I know....👍🏽

[@stevee-raynewarren299]

Y’all captured the single parent battle masterfully and beautifully. I saw myself in this short film. ❤️

[@1love847]

Noway ou can raise a child on your own.

[@Greatboldness]

Loved the approach this short took to a real issue and fear in the lgbtq community. The things we do to keep our families or break them apart. The things we think we will give up everything for and then we don’t when it’s time to make a choice...They were the spilt milk. Somethings never come back together the same. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Great to see Zuri and Dascha in these roles. Great job Cierra.

[@SaintAlexand.r]

She said “you know I’m a fiend for anything Carmen makes” PERIOD POOH!

[@lilteetee33055]

Lol I caught that too!

[@wandertwins]

Hell of a line.

[@Nocturnal.Sunshine]

Yasssssss

[@SnapszDuhh]

Whew!!! I got all flustered when she said that and she wasn’t even talking to me!🥴😩

[@marneesha]

😩😩

[@liam6285]

I watch this once a year, ever since I discovered it. As I get older I understand this more.

[@boitumeloletswalo2042]

"We lost ours"... I felt that

[@quesmith6753]

😢

[@goodhellogoodhello1008]

+ 91 98 24 58 60 29..I.m Boy

[@Everybodyandtheymommapodcast]

Damn that is pretty messed up conceiving a child with someone then dipping out

[@cecielisabet1690]

Right?! She should have to pay child support.

[@mazvitaselemani]

Men do it all the time. Ain't nothing new 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@tdperrychatham]

That part- Full of Sh$$!! So damn wrong and the ex isn't even trying to help!!!! Pure BS

[@termell7700]

Termell Griffni 😘😍👩👨💖💙💚 the last check I love

[@Deezyi_slick]

R Casí this is exactly why I’m waiting to have my baby by myself after I’m successful and mentally stable in every way...

[@Lathario2]

You know we starving for lesbian women of color. Bring it on Lena it's our time.

[@birdyelke775]

True but decided to had a child then dump him.....heck!!! is that what we're all about?

[@itismeIamher]

STARVING

[@itismeIamher]

And this got me hooked

[@herbydorescat4396]

Bonsoir lean koman ou ye tequelo nou

[@savageclip3779]

U could speak for ur companions🤚🏾

[@brendagrullon7455]

Dascha is such natural actor

[@jmsg_PR]

Latina!!!!

[@goodhellogoodhello1008]

+ 91 98 24 58 60 29..I.m Boy

[@blaisekaye4249]

C'est très bien

[@reneehoward72]

This film is so beautifully done. I sure hope this gets green lit to a full movie.

[@brenbreez]

Me too.

[@reneemenyweather1099]

I agree

[@anathn9140]

Hl

[@goodhellogoodhello1008]

+ 91 98 24 58 60 29..I.m Boy

[@mariemanga25]

Hey beautiful

[@BHeru-wq5kv]

Loved the attention to detail and care taken to express each situation. Navigating exes that you still love, but should stay away from, tasting the forbidden fruit. The promises/plans that come from lesbian relationships (lumping in identities), and how accelerated they are, many times ultimately never panning out, and there's always one left "carrying the bag". It wasn't "Hollywood perfect" where flaws don't exist, even when things are broken. I mean, I've seen parents with nice cars w/ juice stains, crumbs that will forever be in the depths of the back seat, and those little window stickers in the back where their kid has decorated. That felt really authentic. The Actors of course did their thing, Zuri and Dascha are easy on the eyes. Major kudos to Sh00ter, the Cinematographer, the Writer, Oh Muh God, the writing 😍, and the behind the scenes folks who usually don't get the shine, because they contributed to this feeling familiar. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@May-me5nf]

oitnb fans where you at?

[@niysarchive]

here❤️

[@MsLafayette12]

hea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@roxannebrown7972]

I'm intrigued

[@May-me5nf]

@@roxannebrown7972 about what

[@roxannebrown7972]

I'm intrigued by the way they touch each other they are too beautiful woman

[@itbelikethattho4785]

I've watched this to the point where I know the whole script. 😂 I'm obsessed! Y'all need to bring Dascha back. She is a natural actress. Probably my favourite short film so far.. keep it up! 😍👏

[@Gifted.LIl.Thang884]

Makes two of us lol

[@10hooper]

I need more black femme for femme relationships on tv and film😍😍🥴

[@basitfaizan7106]

Hello please come on whatsaap i am from new york [phone]

[@wacheranahashon...]

More like the same in real life......the obsession femmes outchea have for studs....is driving me crazy.....

[@jaaladavis2227]

Riiiigjt!

[@maybeni288]

I sweaar

[@goodhellogoodhello1008]

+ 91 98 24 58 60 29..I.m Boy

[@DawnFan4ever]

And their chemistry is bomb

[@Gifted.LIl.Thang884]

Supernova melting into powder keg, attached to atomic bomb riddled with mind blowing nuclear reactor..dang

[@MEETHOPEBEINGHOPE]

These are the faces I wanna see, people who look like me. Who have my kind of skin but also love like me,I wish there was more of this though of us on screen loving like this. Beautiful film ♥️ so beautiful I could cry. The feelings were so real ♥️

[@kerrinewton5074]

Why wasn't this a full movie??? I was just getting into it and it finished. So heart breaking when you plan a life with someone and they abandon the dream you promised each other. Beautiful story wish you can do a full movie

[@ARedmonMusic]

Yo I wish this was a full movie this was dope Fr

[@Wanderlustluv]

ARedmonMusic right! Would’ve loved to see more of the story. So much depth in only 18 mins👏🏾

[@ARedmonMusic]

Dream Fr tho!!

[@NoelleMagrino]

Same!

[@roflimbatman]

forreal! I need more!

[@mimiammed9133]

@@ARedmonMusic so true dear

[@tianrichards]

BEAUTIFUL work, performances and storytelling! Can't wait to see the amazing things that Cierra has in her path! Brava to Dascha and Zuri as leading ladies. They deserve more roles that show their range

[@Katmassive]

Don't commit to people who aren't out. Well done.

[@TheeTaitai]

I heard tht 🙌

[@essjayem6498]

And only people who are out are faithful to a relationship?

[@InessDjellid]

It's a relationship not a community project

[@Katmassive]

This is a point I'm not gonna help y'all find.

[@maybeni288]

I sweaar

[@qondiwe]

Lena holding that leg down to spre... you know what...Chemistry for this scene was insane . A N D ! A Storyline worth telling and beautifully told. Instead of studios and production houses remaking the same old sh**.

[@marshellethe1andonly356]

Simply beautiful,sad,courageous short film,thank you. Please make this a whole movie💕

[@reneemenyweather1099]

Shoutout to Madame Muse for the art on the walls in her apartment. Nipsey n the Toni Morrison. Queer Artists.💖

[@Wanderlustluv]

I really enjoyed this short film. Big love to Dascha, Zuri & the whole team for LGBT representation💙✨

[@ATTHelloLab]

We're so glad that you enjoyed it!

[@reneemenyweather1099]

I agree great job, shouts go out to the director nice to see fresh creatives. Pls bring us more content like this, there is an audience 4 it😉

[@BrittBrattBossLady]

@@ATTHelloLab If you guys want, feel free to make this a real series. I think there is a lit of ppl who will tune in. P.S. Dasha is definitely a fav.

[@dadikml7601]

@@ATTHelloLab svp filme??

[@nancymichael6448]

@@ATTHelloLab play make this a series.

[@andreagreen1133]

it’s hard being a single mom my mom made it look so easy but when it was my turn i was mess God bless you all ❤️💪🏾

[@soaimaileleota7525]

I wish there was more. Amazing acting, shoots were perfect.. Storyline is so relatable to so many. I absolutely loved this.

[@alejandratrujillosantofimi87]

“We lost ours” kill me :(

[@sneximba2965]

Please make this a series or something😭😭 this cant be just it!!

[@toyag638]

Sne Ximba I agree 💯

[@jamaladam6859]

- 31k61 9 z

[@goodhellogoodhello1008]

+ 91 98 24 58 60 29..I.m Boy

[@Shaloved30]

So good. In tears and rooting for them to make it. All of them. Cierra, you did that.

[@tional97]

This was sooooo good!!! Definitely needs to be made into a longer film 🔥

[@toyag638]

Tiona Lancaster Exactly

[@DawnFan4ever]

I love Zuri but she pissed me all the way off at the end. 😭💔 great film

[@jojos_universe]

This should be a series fr from when they was together before the baby and everything. This is really good and people can see what we go throw when having a baby and building a family

[@simpleecomplexx]

This was beautiful, the actresses were captivating and the shots were stunning. Thanks for the representation.

[@user-vv6tj9vm3g]

Woow good👄♨💝

[@HerBaldTruth]

Truly wish this was a series. Well done!

[@chiomaosunkwo7106]

I'm already invested... This needs to be a regular show. PLEASE x

[@payne_kickz]

Mann I loving this short story, you need to make this into a movie or series. Great job overall.

[@TriumphantlyKJ102]

What A Tease 😩 Turn This Into A Movie, A Show! Something 😖😍❤️

[@jdjfnfjff7370]

😋😋😋😋👙👅

[@Gifted.LIl.Thang884]

Tease is good. Wets ones appetite and push their imagination over the edge.

[@RyanB_Journeys]

Man!!! That was so good! Make it a movie!!! Start a donation page!

[@miky3035]

This is so heartbreaking yet beautiful!

[@shaythagoat7081]

This was really dope! Wish it was longer! The things we face on a daily basis is real!

[@oldsoul29]

Right

[@SnapszDuhh]

How could you do this??? I AM NOW EMOTIONALLY INVESTED😭🥺 This sucks. Lena broke her heart all over again. Why would she care what her family thinks if they won’t accept her son and the person she chooses to be happy with. They suck!

[@goodhellogoodhello1008]

+ 91 98 24 58 60 29..I.m Boy

[@Mtnsunshine]

Wow. This was great! So well done. 👍 Intense and sad, but so real. Fantastic job, ladies. Thank you. 🙏🌺

[@elisewalker3]

This is brilliant. I really connected with the characters, it felt so real and the acting was class. What chemistry. 😍

[@kueeninnerg2026]

Love 😍 this!!!! This was so REAL. Something we can relate to. It wasn’t acting to me. It was life. I love the passion in this video. You can feel it

[@Jessie1986Pooh]

They need to turn this into a movie. Very good short film.

[@evilgenius1338]

I absolutely loved this short! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜Please, to the powers that be, green light this so that we can support and enjoy the full film🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MadameNoir]

They need to make an urban version of the L Word. More realistic with believable Black and Latino/Chicano folks. I see so many amazing shorts and KZbin produced series feature real women of color in our own terms. Why can’t major networks see the value? They are quick to exploit us but only from the comfort of a whitewashed lens.

[@parissummer8691]

I agree !!! That is what our community needs !

[@maxshawx5218]

Well said.

[@itbelikethattho4785]

If Dascha ends up in it.. hell yeah I'll watch it! She is so fine man. & she is such a great actress, her acting is so convincing.

[@charliejustin3756]

I didn't know about this one and I'm happy I discovered it . Such a great short movie I wish it was longer

[@VictoriaGabrealla]

I publicly came out for a girl and turned out she was bat shit crazy. Assaulted me and said because I'm black the cops wouldnt believe me. Still called the cops and pressed charges though. Going through court proceedings with her now. This was my first time dating a girl and this happend. Shit was and still is traumatizing.

[@danbauchihauwa1231]

My heart is so broken. I'm so sorry. It's such a horrible situation you got into. I pray you come out stronger. Big shame on her ewww. Sending all my kindness, prayers & massive love to you all the way from Nigeria❤️🇳🇬

[@sharonhinds5782]

DON'T be tamatize BABY, ever thing will be ok, i like a woman she claims she likes me, but i never been with a woman before, she been with women already, my LOVE goes out to you BABY 💘🌹🇬🇾👍🏿💯

[@plainandsimple21]

This should have been longer so we can see the outcome

[@edf8833]

I second that

[@anotherperson6934]

Agreed!

[@dipakdas-zf6tg]

8910067806

[@ablegodkosi9836]

Full movie pls

[@mwilkinson14]

This was so good. Great representation. I hope this gets more parts added to it or a movie maybe. Also, both of them fine as hell.

[@ghostshell30]

Omg I need to see more of this film. Why is this not a full 1hr film or more. Love it.

[@waitstillloading157]

Beautifully written, produced and great music choices. I like how it touched on different aspects of their relationship and told a story. It’s great to see material about the 🏳️‍🌈 community that isn’t just sexual.

[@nelliemurray3876]

Go Cierra!! So proud of you! Love Assata’s mom!

[@rfikelepi1]

Moved ... Please share the sound tracks, beautiful selection indeed, especially when the credits where rolling. Complements to the entire team.

[@Dina19929]

Yo, this was dope AF! This needs to be made into a series or a much longer film, that was amazing! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@jesusfreaklol1]

Been waiting for these, especially this one. Love it.

[@noixo6467]

This was so dope and well put together.. we need more.

[@lashawnslife4135]

Omg this was soooooo good! I would definitely watch more of this, good work! 👍💯

[@jagarnathpanigrahi4161]

I love sex black women.

[@kujo090]

This definitely left me wanting more!

[@k.milano_]

this should be a tv series with these characters

[@zakiali4068]

Why

[@itbelikethattho4785]

@@zakiali4068 first, because they portray their characters really well & it would be great to see the outcome of this film.

[@MellysCuz92]

Need subtitles. Deaf viewer here. KZbin automatic caption isn’t accurate.

[@dylans1095]

5:10 Dhow

[@marciab21]

This needs to be a full length movie

[@kimhipsher9213]

Wow, this is beautiful! And the story was told in such a beautiful way 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Congratulations to everyone involved, this was a beautiful short film!!! 💜

[@jagarnathpanigrahi4161]

I love sex black women.

[@ajf098]

This needs to be a full length feature.

[@Wicked1xX]

Where is the rest?! I need this whole movie. Sad but wonderful!

[@wisdomsadventures3175]

I've fallen in love with women who were not in my life for love. It still hurts to know I was used and not truly loved because of fear. I'm still looking for a woman who is sincere and secure

[@emangbanneetse3777]

I can relate totally

[@bonafaith1063]

Am so sorry same sitution don worry you get don't loose hope😊😊

[@pumakicksit6694]

Def need a full version omg loved it

[@MonicaRodriguez0629]

This was great! Would love to see this as a series!!!🏳️‍🌈💚

[@mariemanga25]

Me too🙌

[@lazgrl81]

felt this for my parents💙💙💙 Raising my sister on the autism spectrum

[@blackbyrdxx]

That’s it?!???? Will more come out?? I love this!

[@lilgsavage3021]

you should really make this a series. Cause that is good!!!!

[@good_luck_charlie3168]

Can we get this into a series tho! 😩

[@regretumetme]

Loving this!!! All the feels.

[@fonz112goss4]

people get on their backs to fast and don't establish a grounded relationship first.

[@itbelikethattho4785]

THIS!!

[@dwayneneckles]

I actually loved the little boy. He was a lot to handle and it was so good to see the mom still have love for the kid. The ex is lucky she even got to make love not committing to work things out.

[@bodennis2212]

Times like this I'm glad I've always hated my family so they never matter

[@stxllispirit7764]

Felt that!!💯

[@ashleyswann9862]

Sheesh

[@BurningMoonlight]

Damn

[@creatornmuse]

How many likes does this comment need to get to turn this into an actual series because WE HONESTLY, TRULY NEED THIS?!?

[@Jade-soso]

Lawd that love scene was everything 😩

[@dailyswag8970]

Beautiful work! I love the way everything comes together. ❤

[@Amelianz]

Omg, Dascha Polanco es una actriz increíble! Su trabajo aquí fue brillante, al igual en OITNB! Me encantaaa!!!

[@MrNovaboi90]

This was a dope short! 🔥 Had me in my feelings.

[@shaypsalmist]

omg! So here for the femme x femme love! And Zuri and Dascha are EVERYTHING.

[@misselmore]

Stunning short. So honest and beautiful.

[@themanifestationmagician8958]

This was a great short film I hope there r many more projects to come much love n light

[@tdperrychatham]

I am so HAPPY that a positive note was indicated at the end of the film--- that EX is so foul and pissed me off greatly!!!

[@user-je3zc3nj9c]

Loved the film, but it was too short. This topic is a serious issue. I hope you can give us the longer version in the future.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@whatsupyaul5599]

For me, it was hard dealing with someone who had kids. But if you truly love someone everything can turn out ok. Also, it's gotta be hard dealing with someone who's afraid to be who they are because of family members. A person's gotta be who they are and say "ADIOS AMIGO." Why must I live and have to sneak around 😪 and not be myself!!!

[@someonesomehow379]

the camera quality is CRISP

[@leesiyeon266]

Ughh I love this so much!!! Can we get more???

[@Stralia_Silvuh]

If this was a full length I would pay to watch it... yup... hint hint

[@a1_elevate944]

Awesometralious fr my credit card ready

[@someonesomehow379]

damn after they hooked up it must’ve hit hard like remembering how it felt like and shit so if there was any feelings before they definitely quadrupled after (in a sad way) like yearning for what they could’ve had 😭

[@antoinettejacqueline1160]

She ran from her responsibility of motherhood cause of her as she say family, but the child n mum should b her family 👪 I know how u feel dear

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

I have seen this shared on a group. Thank you for posting. The acting is well by the cast but the storyline is similar to lesbian short films I have seen in the past.

[@keehondaavila5693]

This should’ve been a series