LaChelle Chrysanne is an award-winning writer and director dedicated to cinematic storytelling that unearths the bold, authentic, and intimate interiority of underrepresented lives. 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 high-fidelity technical precision.
As a filmmaker, LaChelle prioritizes narrative works 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. A dedicated student of the craft, LaChelle was also selected for the Billboard x Everydaydreamer She Made It workshop, an intensive, invite-only program for emerging women and non-binary directors.
Her passion for refining her cinematic technique informs her commercial directing, where she specializes in high-impact visual storytelling for brands looking to bridge the gap between product and culture. A writer at her core, she also curates a community of 2,500+ readers on her Substack, LaChelle Rising, exploring culture through essays and short fiction. Her multifaceted background includes work as an award-winning creative producer for brands such as HBO Max, Refinery29 Unbothered, and Planned Parenthood. At the center of her practice is a commitment to telling emotionally resonant stories that disrupt convention and spark dialogue.