Lunise Cerin is a Haitian-American filmmaker who crafts stories and immerses viewers in worlds that situate embodied and autonomous Black and Haitian women at the center. Oscillating between documentary and narrative for over 12 years, Cerin explores themes such as identity, heritage, and one’s connection to place and tradition with a Haitian diasporic perspective. Cerin received her MFA in screenwriting from Columbia University and has been awarded multiple accolades and grants for her work.