Selina Lewis

Visionary of the deep south, Selina Lewis was born in 1975 in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. Lewis has been active in the film industry from 1998 to the present, primarily focusing on drama and historical genres, with her most famous works including "Southern Roots" and "Mississippi Whisper". Despite her films not receiving accolades at major film festivals, Lewis has been awarded the Women in Film Crystal Award for outstanding women who, through their endurance and the excellence of their work, have helped to expand the role of women within the entertainment industry. One of the defining characteristics of Lewis's authorial style is her ability to imbue her storytelling with a palpable sense of place and history, often exploring the complex socio-political landscapes of her southern roots. On a human note, Selina Lewis is a woman of incredible strength and determination, using her craft to give a voice to the often overlooked stories of the American South.