AWARDS*
Who is Mya-Breyana Morton?
Mya-Breyana Morton is a multi-hyphenate award-winning creative artist from Lithonia, Ga., who employs film to amplify marginalized voices and defy conventions. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film & Television Production from Savannah College of Art & Design and specializes in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, and editing. With a multicultural upbringing in Kuwait, Morton's storytelling passion was sparked by diverse perspectives.
Her portfolio includes the Webby Award-winning and Emmy-nominated short film, "Because, I Love You" and award-winning student films like "What Remains of Emily," "Proud," and "The Traveler." These works have earned her a well-deserved spotlight, capturing several prestigious awards and garnering recognition on both domestic and international festival circuits.
Her thesis film, "The Traveler," earned widespread acclaim and secured a place on WABE/PBS's Atlanta on Film. Acknowledged with the Independent Film Trailblazer Award, Morton's influence extends to collaborations with Canva, Target, Always, iHeartMedia, and Paramount.
She is the Co-Founder of the Production Circle, a community center for independent artists, and the Founder and Creative Director for Unconscious Media, a boutique creative marketing agency. Morton was recently recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 & Forbes 30 Under 30: Atlanta, she is steadfast in her commitment to driving innovation through compelling storytelling. Morton's remarkable influence both on and off the screen embodies her dedication to reshaping the cinematic landscape.
Forbes 30 Under 30: North America Class of 2024
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Forbes 30 Under 30: Atlanta 2023
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People's Voice Award Video - Student
Because I Love You - Webby Award 2023
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Best Web Series (One Episode)
What Remains of Emily - Next Generation Indie Film Awards 2023
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Short of the Year
The Traveler -Merced Queer Film Festival 2023
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Spotlight Gold Award
What Remains of Emily - Spotlight Short Film Awards 2023
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Independent Film Trailblazer Award
Black LGBT Film Fest 2022
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Best Director
Proud - Vesuvius International Film Festival (Italy) 2021
Best LGBT Short Movie
Proud - Vesuvius International Film Festival (Italy) 2021
Best Student Short Film
The Traveler - Eastern Europe International Movie Awards (Turkey) 2021
Georgia Spotlight Award
Love Shot - Up Next Film Festival 2021
Platinum Award for Best Student Film
The Traveler - MegaFlix Film Awards 2021
Social Impact Award Student Film
The Traveler - South America Awards 2021
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Best Web Series/ TV Pilot
What Remains of Emily - Infinity Film Festival 2021
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Best Student Film
What Remains of Emily - Eastern Europe International Movie Awards (Turkey) 2022