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Who is Mya-Breyana Morton?
Mya-Breyana Morton is a multi-hyphenate award-winning creative artist from Lithonia, Ga., dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices through film. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film & Television Production from Savannah College of Art & Design and specializes in directing, cinematography, and screenwriting. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 & Forbes 30 Under 30: Atlanta, she is also a SeriesFest Collegiate Spotlight Fellow and a Visionary Justice Story Lab Fellow. Raised in Kuwait, her multicultural background fuels her passion for bold, inclusive storytelling..
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," (featured on WABE/PBS's Atlanta on Film.). She recently wrapped production on her latest short film, Breathe—a coming-of-age dramedy that explores themes of anxiety, self-acceptance, first love, and emotional growth. The film was developed with support from the Visionary Justice Story Lab. Morton has also collaborated with Canva, Target, iHeartMedia, and Economist Impact.
She is a dedicated mentor and educator, having spoken at panels for Georgia State University’s NAACP and Spelman College. She has also taught classes as a guest lecturer at the University of Georgia, covering cinematography, production basics, and women in media.
She is the Co-Founder of the Production Circle, a community center for independent artists, and the Founder and Creative Director for Unconscious Media, helping brands craft cinematic narratives. Through her work, Morton continues to push creative boundaries and foster inclusive spaces in film.
Forbes 30 Under 30: North America Class of 2024
Forbes 30 Under 30: Atlanta 2023
People's Voice Award Video - Student
Because I Love You - Webby Award 2023
Best Web Series (One Episode)
What Remains of Emily - Next Generation Indie Film Awards 2023
Short of the Year
The Traveler -Merced Queer Film Festival 2023
Spotlight Gold Award
What Remains of Emily - Spotlight Short Film Awards 2023
Independent Film Trailblazer Award
Black LGBT Film Fest 2022
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
Best Web Series/ TV Pilot
What Remains of Emily - Infinity Film Festival 2021
Best Student Film
What Remains of Emily - Eastern Europe International Movie Awards (Turkey) 2022
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