Biography

Yasmin Jaye (they/she) is an Afro-surrealist writer, director, and interdisciplinary artist based in South Carolina, whose work explores vulnerability and humanity through mixed media and intuitive storytelling. A Wofford College alum, they create emotionally rooted films that blend modern folklore with romanticized visuals to address intersectional themes such as misogynoir, collective trauma, and belonging. Their practice is shaped by generational memory and identity, unfolding like quiet thoughts before sleep. In 2019, Yasmin won a Southeast Emmy for a journalism segment on drag queens in Columbia, South Carolina. Their early films, “Blac...Read More