Lissa Deonarain
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Lissa Deonarain was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and is of mixed Guyanese descent. Her films explore social justice issues and themes such as identity, belonging, community and memory, largely inspired by her own experiences as a disabled, multiracial woman and daughter of an immigrant. She has produced films in the U.S. and internationally, working alongside award-winning directors to uplift the stories of underrepresented voices.