About
Jay Najeeah (she/they) is an award-winning freelance filmmaker, writer, dramaturg, and artist-activist hailing from Columbia, SC. Based in DC, their work is grounded in both Theatre of the Oppressed pedagogy and the principles of Black Feminism. A graduate of Howard University’s MFA Film Program, Jay is committed to storytelling and uplifting the perspective of queer, southern, Black folk through the horror and thriller genres. Having a concentration in writing & directing, Jay has taken their skills to turn Southern folklore into pieces of work that speak to wide audiences.
Filmography
Meet Me.2025 · Director, Writer
Cabin Fever2025 · Director, Writer, Editor, Executive Producer
Indigo Child2024 · Director, Writer, Color Grading, Poem
the way she fell apart2024 · Director, Writer, Editor, Color Grading
Wash Day2024 · Director, Writer
It Was Lovely2024 · Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Production Designer, Editor, Fight Choreographer, Art Direction, Costume Designer
Hag.2024 · Director, Writer
Affinity2019 · Director, Writer, Editor