biography

Jasmine Lynea is a visionary film director, writer, and editor whose work explores the fluid spaces between truth and myth. A Temple University alum, Jasmine crafts vibrant, boundary-pushing stories that imagine a Black and queer liberating future. As a 2022 BlackStar Filmmaker Lab fellow, Jasmine wrote and directed the fantasy sci-fi short The Love Machine, which premiered at BlackStar Film Festival and has since captivated audiences at festivals worldwide. In 2023, Jasmine’s work earned them fellowships and grants from Mural Arts, Velocity Fund, and Flaherty’s Queer-World Mending program. Supported by Independence Public Media Foundation and Scribe Video, Jasmine is now directing a new folkloric short, Della Can Fly! —a powerful tale blending myth and modernity.