education

BFA in Theater, New World School of the Arts, University of Florida

residencies

2019 - 2021 Oolite Arts Cinematic Arts Residency
2020 - Anderson Ranch Arts Center Residency

LABS & FELLOWSHIPS

2020 - IFP / The Gotham, Narrative Features Category, Ludi
2020 - Narrative Features, New Orleans Film Society
2020 - U.S. in Progress Post Production Lab, Ludi
2023 - U.S. in Progress Post Production Lab, Know Me
2024 - Third Horizon Forward, Sea Spirits
2024 - Film Independent Producers Lab, Know Me
2025 - European Film Market Fiction Toolbox Programme, Sea Spirits

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

ATLANTA FILM FEST, Official Selection, Winner Rising Director and Lead Actress, Ludi
RIVERRUN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Winner Best Acress, Ludi
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL, Official Selection, Ludi
NEWARK BLACK FILM FESTIVAL, Winner Best Film, Ludi
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL, Opening Night Film & Runner Up Best Narrative Feature, Ludi
BAM CINEFEST, Official Selection, Ludi
HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL, Official Selection, Ludi
SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, Official Selection, Know Me
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL, Official Selection, Know Me
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL, Official Selection, The Adventures of Edson Jean
HBOGO - AMAZON, Short Film, The Adventures of Edson Jean
COMPLEX | 8x30 DIGITAL SERIES, Grown

AWARDS

STREAMY, Best Comedy Series Nominee
MIPCOM, Diversity Award Nominee

EXPRIENCE

2025 - Know Me | Director, Actor, Producer, Writer
2022 - Rap Sh!t HBO Max | Story Consultant and Directing Shadowing
2021 - Ludi | Director, Writer
2018 - Grown | Director, Writer
2013 - The Adventures of Edson Jean | Director & Writer