Let Them Be by Tanai Nash-Fuller
Tanai Nash-Fuller’s raw, reflective and deeply personal short film explores what it means to belong, and what happens when that belonging is taken away.
Let Them Be is a short mixed-media film about racial injustice, memory, protest and the power of love in all its forms.
A screening of Let Them Be in the RHB Cinema at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ
A solo project with a deeply personal subject matter, Nash-Fuller was responsible for the writing, editing, sound, research and creative direction.
I started with protest archives and history, but as I worked, I felt drawn to include my own voice and parts of my family’s story too. It became much more personal than I expected, about identity, belonging, and turning pain into something meaningful.
Tanai Nash-Fuller
Shown in the Cinema in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ’ Richard Hoggart Building, the film is designed to feel nostalgic, with a grainy texture and archival footage. Fuller mixes the sounds of poetry and protest with her own personal voice notes to build an immersive, emotional piece.
With a background in comedy, Nash-Fuller’s Degree Show piece has signified an emotional and creative shift, allowing her to develop her skills as a storyteller.
It’s also been a healing process, both personally and artistically. I gained a stronger bond with my grandad as he shared his experiences with me, and my family are proud of what I created. I gained confidence, clarity, and a real passion for storytelling that means something.
Tanai Nash-Fuller
Nash-Fuller developed the piece for , a two week programme of diverse innovative and timely performance work from the Graduating Classes of BA Drama and Theatre Arts and BA Drama, Performance and Society at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ. The 2025 festival invites audience and artists to reflect on the lingering imprints left behind by our identities actions and experiences.