Corey Emanuel Jr is a 24-year-old Guyanese American writer/director and New Jersey native. His work delves into relationship dynamics highlighting African American culture through original genre film. His films have won awards from Los Angeles Film Awards, Venice Shorts, and Kosice International and have premiered on platforms like Omeleto, Film Shortage, and BronxNet TV. His recent drama/thriller short ‘Haven’ is set to have its world premiere at the Academy Award qualifying Martha’s Vineyard African American film festival this August.