Jameelah Houston
Jameelah Houston is an award-winning filmmaker, educator, and storyteller from Chicago, Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Media Arts & Theatre from Chicago State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Independent Film and Digital Imaging from Governors State University.
Her work centers on identity, culture, social justice, and the stories that often go untold. Houston's short documentary, The Right Kinda Negro, received the award for Best Short Documentary at the Social and Economic Justice Film Festival and was selected for multiple film festivals, including the Bijou Film Festival and the See Us On Film: Atlanta Black Pride LGBTQ International Film Festival.
In addition to filmmaking, Houston works in education and is passionate about using film as a tool for dialogue, reflection, and community engagement. Through her production company, That Girl Good Productions, she continues to create work that challenges audiences to think critically while encouraging meaningful conversation.
The Right Kinda Negro marks her feature documentary debut.
Her work centers on identity, culture, social justice, and the stories that often go untold. Houston's short documentary, The Right Kinda Negro, received the award for Best Short Documentary at the Social and Economic Justice Film Festival and was selected for multiple film festivals, including the Bijou Film Festival and the See Us On Film: Atlanta Black Pride LGBTQ International Film Festival.
In addition to filmmaking, Houston works in education and is passionate about using film as a tool for dialogue, reflection, and community engagement. Through her production company, That Girl Good Productions, she continues to create work that challenges audiences to think critically while encouraging meaningful conversation.
The Right Kinda Negro marks her feature documentary debut.
