In 2013 , DuVernay partnered with Miu Miu as part of their Women 's Tales film series . Her short film '' The Door '' starred actress Gabrielle Union and reunited DuVernay with her '' Middle of Nowhere '' star Emayatzy Corinealdi . The film premiered online in February 2013 and was presented at the '' Venice Days '' sidebar of the 70th Venice International Film Festival in August
70th Venice International Film Festival
70th Venice International Film Festival
Ava DuVernay