Tayarisha Poe

The cutting-edge voice of modern cinema, Tayarisha Poe, was born in 1989 in Philadelphia, United States. Having commenced her active filmmaking years in the mid-2010s, Poe primarily focuses on the drama genre, with her most renowned film being "Selah and The Spades" (2019), which earned her a nomination for the "Breakthrough Director" at the Gotham Independent Film Awards. Her directorial style is characterized by a unique blend of realism and stylized aesthetics, often exploring themes of power and identity in youth culture. Observing Poe's work, one can feel her deep commitment to portraying the intricacies of adolescence with a fiercely authentic lens.