DRIP LIKE COFFEE

In Brooklyn, Kali is a creative barista juggling the weight of providing for a needy boyfriend and a boss who ignores her fresh coffee drink ideas. When Kali’s long-time coworker suggests she enter a coffee competition, Kali shrugs it off until the artistic Mel becomes her co-worker. Working closely together in the café, Kali and Mel find their passions re-awakened. Their attraction sparks an unexpected romance, stirring up disruptions in their homes, and testing their understanding of love and relationships. Mounting pressures push them to the margins of the borough, where they give in to their true desires to be together.

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Project Overview

Drip Like Coffee is a tender, atmospheric feature that follows Kali, a creative barista balancing the emotional toll of a needy boyfriend and a boss who refuses to take her ideas seriously. When Mel—an artistic and quietly confident new hire—joins the café, their working relationship blossoms into something deeper. As their connection grows, Kali and Mel are forced to confront the complexities of love, desire, and identity while navigating relationships that live in the gray: open, co-dependent, and undefined. Set against the backdrop of Brooklyn, the film traces their slow-burning attraction and the personal upheaval it brings.

I joined this project because I believed in both the story and the filmmaker. Anaiis Cisco is a fearless, thoughtful director with a strong point of view and an incredible work ethic. This film makes space for two Black queer women to explore complicated intimacy with sincerity, care, and emotional depth—something we rarely see represented onscreen. The production was a true labor of love, created by the tiniest, most dedicated team and an incredibly generous cast. While I wasn’t on set every day, I felt the warmth and intention in every frame. It was a joy to help bring this story into the world, and I hope it reaches the audiences who need it most.

Producer Statement