Jasira Andrus
She/Her
Originally from Port Angeles, Washington, Jasira has called Seattle’s south end home since 2021. Since moving, Jasira has pursued the art of filmmaking, working as a screenwriter, director, and sometimes camera op. Her work plays with themes of absurdity and surrealism, two concepts she finds essential to understanding her experience as a Black woman. She also draws inspiration from folklore, fairytales, and old comedies and fairytales she enjoyed growing up. Jasira’s hope for her work is that it can push past limiting ideas of Black women’s art. When she’s not writing or working on set, you can find Jasira riding her bike around Seattle’s south end, watching movies with her friends, or cuddling with her cat, Beignet.
