Meet Me (2025)

“Meet Me” is a soft, romantic drama that follows a queer couple preparing for one of them to reconnect with an absentee parent.

Director - Jay Najeeah

Director - Jay Najeeah

Director Biography - Jay Najeeah

Jay Najeeah(she/they) is an award-winning freelance filmmaker, writer, dramaturg, and artist-activist hailing from Columbia, SC. Based in DC, their work is grounded in both Theatre of the Oppressed pedagogy and the principles of Black Feminism. A graduate of Howard University’s MFA Film Program, Jay is committed to storytelling and uplifting the perspective of queer, southern, Black folk through the horror and thriller genres. Having a concentration in writing & directing, Jay has taken their skills to turn Southern folklore into pieces of work that speak to wide audiences.

Please tell us your motivation for making your film:

Returning to a story I wrote when I started grad school, but was too scared to produce

What are the themes and central messages you wanted to convey with your submission?:

Healthy queer relationships Familal trauma communication

Please list ANY possible CONTENT / TRIGGER Warnings:

Screaming, mild language, loss, family dynamics, swearing, yelling, conflict

Credits:

Jay Najeeah

Director

Hag., the way she fell apart, it was lovely, affinity

Jay Najeeah

Writer

Cameron Logan

Producer

Yani McRae

Producer

Liv Nzang

Key Cast

"Brielle"

Opal

Key Cast

"Symone"

Specs:

Project Type:

Short

Genres:

romance, drama

Runtime:

11 minutes 16 seconds

Completion Date:

April 20, 2025

Production Budget:

3,000 USD

Country of Origin:

United States, United States

Country of Filming:

United States, United States

Language:

English

Shooting Format:

Digital

Aspect Ratio:

16:9

Film Color:

Color

First-time Filmmaker:

No

Student Project:

Yes - Howard University