Jasmine
Alyce

Creator / EP

By day, she's an integrated producer, by night, she's an independent producer. Jasmine's interest in the arts and creative storytelling can be traced back to the first time her grandmother took her to see a ballet (The Nutcracker) when she was 3 years old. From that moment, she knew she wanted to be a ballerina and although that dream didn't pan out (but she did end up performing in The Nutcracker for a big chunk of her childhood), her love for creative arts and storytelling continued to grow and was nurtured during her high school years at DeKalb School of the Arts.

After graduating from Georgia State with a BA in Journalism, she got her foot in the entertainment industry door being hired as a Production Assistant on the Emmy Award-winning FX series "Archer." The world of Entertainment News caught her eye during the heyday of MTV's "TRL", and she put her degree to use in that arena (and still does from time to time), but veered back onto the production track and has worked with brands including Google, TLC, Barbie, WE tv, Rice Krispies Treats, Infiniti, P&G and more.

Now, she's taking a cue from Issa Rae and stepping into the independent producing world. After producing her first successful indie photography shoot and event with its brainchild Sirraya Billings, the two joined forces to create Just Us Media, a production company centered around telling non-traumatic genre stories that center on Black and POC characters.

Sirraya
Billings

EP / Creative Producer

Sirraya emerges as a multifaceted creative, seamlessly navigating the realms of costume design, creative direction, and styling. With a solid foundation established in visual merchandising, she dedicated six years to honing her skills across diverse brands. During this time, Sirraya managed multiple departments, leveraging her expertise in educating teams on seasonal trends, upcoming campaigns, and brand standards. Her strategic approach involved implementing visual identities based on brand guidelines, launching successful campaigns, and tracking KPIs to meet budgetary goals and drive sales.

In addition to her visual merchandising career, Sirraya further honed her skills by assisting established stylists with celebrity clientele, and actively participating in fittings, photoshoots, and events. This invaluable experience added an extra layer to her expertise, providing insight into the intricacies of working with high-profile individuals in the fashion and entertainment industry.

In 2016, Sirraya transitioned into the film and TV industry, joining IATSE 479. Since then, she has contributed her talents to notable projects such as the Oscar-winning film "Wakanda Forever," "Spiderman: No Way Home," and the eagerly anticipated "Challengers," among others.

Adaptability stands as Sirraya's superpower, and her prominent goal is to transcend conventional titles and fields, becoming a creative force with a varied and prosperous career. Networking to explore diverse creative industries, including fashion, commercials, film/TV, and music, Sirraya envisions offering forward-thinking style and design projects that elevate women creatives to the forefront, championing their talent and unique perspectives in the ever-evolving creative field.

Driven by a quest for freedom, Sirraya's life path is paved with creativity, and her first self-funded visual project pays homage to the late singer Minnie Riperton through made-to-order garments, photography, and set design. Her future goal is to continue creating across multiple disciplines, establishing herself as a versatile and influential presence in the creative landscape.

Ashli J.
Washington

Director

Ashli J. Washington stands as a force at the intersection of filmmaking, creative direction, and photography. She made waves with her captivating short film Photosynthesis, celebrated at film festivals nationwide and garnered her the Best Director Award at the 2024 Magnolia Film Festival. Ashli is the founder + creative director of Reflection404, a production + entertainment company dedicated to crafting narratives that amplify and celebrate the rich tapestry of the Black experience, with a particular focus on the brilliance of Black women.

Adesola
Thomas

Writer

Adesola Thomas is an Atlanta-raised, Brooklyn-based Nigerian-American writer-director. She makes films about Black domestic life, climate reality, and queer Southern subcultures to examine care and interdependence as essential practices for a livable life. Her work is spurred by her reverence of the two metro Atlanta environs that reared her, the interfaith Nigerian immigrant community and the queer punk environmental scene. In the words of Larry David, what a combo!

In 2022, Adesola received her Masters in Screenwriting & Playwriting from the University of St Andrews where she was a Robert T Jones Fellow. For her writing and direction of flounder. a two-act climate catastrophe comedy, she was nominated for Best Play and Best Script at the 2022 Golden Seashell Theater Awards. For her creation of flounder., coordination of a climate resilience dance and sustainable art exhibition, Adesola was shortlisted for the St Andrews Enterprising Mind of the Year Award. She bookended her Masters program with television and film development internships at A24.

Adesola is the head writer for Sapphic Cyborgs, a forthcoming audio drama about a family of Black anthropomorphic trees who migrate to outer space from Earth. She is the NY Producer for Letterboxd (LB), where she writes for their film journal, Journal and produces video interviews during festivals (Sundance, NYFF, Tribeca).