Chantay Taylor
Directing
Biography
Chantay Taylor is an independent filmmaker, writer, and freelance editor. Raised in both San Diego, CA, and in Kanagawa, Japan, she has a diverse outlook on life and when it comes to visual storytelling. With a Bachelor of Science in Television, Film, and New Media Production and a certificate in Entertainment Management, Taylor has over a decade of professional experience in narrative and documentary filmmaking. She hopes to continue a lifelong career producing stories that are character-driven, emotionally complex, and socially thought-provoking.
Known For
Set in 1986, this riveting drama centers on Jeremih, a Deaf black painter who must navigate a tense racially charged confrontation with police on the very night his art is being celebrated. Filmmaker Chantay Taylor’s storytelling aims to rewrite the narrative of how black men are seen in history (and on-screen) and illustrate that there is more than what meets the eye when it comes to a diverse community and their art.
Say Nothin’ But A Word
A young immigrant learns of her unexpected pregnancy. However, the father of her baby is not who she believes him to be.