Jaelyn Ellis is an NYC-based producer, WRITER, and DIRECTOR.
She is a 2026 Sundance Producer’s Lab fellow and her original work has received support from The Future of Film is Female, and Wavelength’s WAVE grant.
Her work reflects a commitment to championing character-driven stories that center on Black and queer stories with nuance and humanity, beyond trauma.
She founded Craft House Pictures, through which she supports emerging filmmakers and produces projects that have premiered at festivals such as Palm Springs ShortFest, Hollyshorts, Frameline, and NewFest.
She has a proven track record of overseeing independent feature films as a Line Producer & Unit Production Manager. She continues to expand her producing portfolio while developing original projects as a writer and director.