Kenya Turé isn’t just stepping into the spotlight—she’s building it from scratch. With over 15 years in the entertainment industry as an actress, model, producer, and host, Turé has long understood the grind behind the glamour. But with her debut short film DIAMOND, premiering October 20th at 8PM EST on YouTube via TURÉ Productions NYC, she’s making it clear: this is her table, and she’s pulling up chairs for others.
Written by Turé and directed by Mathew Panepinto, DIAMOND is a gritty crime drama born in the Bronx. It follows Jack Diamond (Pete Maddocks), a feared yet respected businessman with deep Italian mafia roots, whose moral compass is tested when he saves Detective Isabella Dominguez (played by Turé), a childhood connection turned relentless law enforcer. Their reunion isn’t tender—it’s tense. As Isabella recovers from a bust gone wrong, she must reckon with the reality that the man who once protected her is now at the center of the criminal world she’s vowed to dismantle.
The film also stars Louis Vanaria, Chris Tera, and Mike Love, rounding out a cast that delivers sharp performances and raw emotional weight. But DIAMOND isn’t just about plot—it’s about power. It’s about the cost of loyalty, the complexity of redemption, and the blurred lines between justice and survival.
And the industry is taking notice.
DIAMOND has already earned accolades across the independent film circuit:
• Winner – Best First Time Producer, Oniros Film Awards 2025
• Finalist – Best Indie Short, New York International Film Awards 2025
• Nominee – Best First Time Filmmaker, New York Short Awards 2025
• Official Selection – New Filmmakers New York 2025
• Official Selection – New York Lift-Off Film Festival 2025
These honors aren’t just trophies—they’re proof that Turé’s vision resonates. Through Turé Productions, launched in 2018, she’s funding and producing her own projects while creating space for other independent filmmakers to thrive. Her work is rooted in authenticity, hospitality, and a commitment to legacy-building that refuses to wait for permission.
In DIAMOND, Kenya Turé isn’t just telling a story—she’s making a statement. And come October 20th, the world gets to hear it loud and clear.
Watch the premiere of DIAMOND on YouTube
Monday, October 20th, 2025
8PM EST
TURÉ Productions NYC
Follow Kenya Turé on Instagram @MissTure_ and subscribe to her YouTube channel to witness the official release.
