LaChelle Chrysanne is a multidisciplinary writer and filmmaker dedicated to storytelling that unearths the bold, authentic, and intimate interiority of the Black experience. Originally from Minneapolis and based in New York City for over a decade, she brings a unique Midwest-meets-Metropolis lens to her work, blending grounded, character-driven soul with a dynamic visual identity. Her multifaceted background includes work as an award-winning creative producer for brands such as HBO Max, Refinery29 Unbothered, and Planned Parenthood.
As a filmmaker, LaChelle crafts narratives that center identity, belonging, and the nuances of community. Her debut short, One of the Guys, was a recipient of the Johnnie Walker x Blacktag First Strides grant (selected by Kenya Barris) and screened at eight international festivals, including The Micheaux Film Festival and NoBudge. She is currently in development for her next film, Baby, Baby, Baby, which was awarded the PANO Network development grant, and in production for her forthcoming web series, Brooklyn, Harlem, LES. She hosts a community of 2,500+ readers on her Substack, LaChelle Rising, where she curates film roundups and writes essays and short fiction.
At the center of her artistic practice is a commitment to telling emotionally resonant stories that disrupt convention and spark dialogue.