Jameelah Houston is a filmmaker, storyteller, and cultural advocate from the South Side of Chicago. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Independent Film Digital Imaging at Governors State University, where she is honing her craft in directing and visual storytelling.

Houston made her directorial debut with “Birthday Jay” (2024), a short film that celebrates Black joy and community. She served as Assistant Director on “Life in My Eyes” (2024), which is set to screen at the Black Harvest Film Festival. Her work is deeply rooted in exploring identity, resilience, and the intersections of race, culture, and individuality.

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