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!!GBFF2025 PASS!!: ALL FIVE Collections of films bundled into one! (Excludes some Special Screenings)
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
- Year2025
- Runtime11:17
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- Content WarningScreaming, mild language, loss, family dynamics, swearing, yelling, conflict
- Screenwriter
!!GBFF2025 PASS!!: ALL FIVE Collections of films bundled into one! (Excludes some Special Screenings)
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
- Year2025
- Runtime11:17
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- Content WarningScreaming, mild language, loss, family dynamics, swearing, yelling, conflict
- Screenwriter