I’m a writer-director-producer building a high-concept body of work meant to engage audiences around the world. My path blends independent film, music video storytelling, and creative production to turn bold ideas into visually striking narratives. With an MFA from NYU and a background in history and film studies from GWU, I’ve written scripts for indie features and music videos, directed short projects, and collaborated across creative teams to bring ideas to life from development through production.…

Tiana Marenah

I’m a writer-director-producer building a high-concept body of work meant to engage audiences around the world. My path blends independent film, music video storytelling, and creative production to turn bold ideas into visually striking narratives. With an MFA from NYU and a background in history and film studies from GWU, I’ve written scripts for indie features and music videos, directed short projects, and collaborated across creative teams to bring ideas to life from development through production.…

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I’m a writer-director-producer building a high-concept body of work meant to engage audiences around the world. My path blends independent film, music video storytelling, and creative production to turn bold ideas into visually striking narratives.

With an MFA from NYU and a background in history and film studies from GWU, I’ve written scripts for indie features and music videos, directed short projects, and collaborated across creative teams to bring ideas to life from development through production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director at The Island (TV Pilot) / NYU Thesis Film
December 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025
Directed and produced NYU thesis film; co-produced with 40 Acres and a Mule Visual Storytelling Faculty.
Director at Leo Rising Short Play Festival, Art of Acting Studio
December 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Director for festival events in Los Angeles.
Art Director / Production Designer at Ballet After Dark (Short Film)
January 1, 2019 - October 30, 2025
Art Director/ Production Designer for a NY-based short film; collaborated with production team to craft visual storytelling.
Video Installation Artist / Installer / Curator at Art Africa Miami (Art Basel)
December 1, 2018 - Present
Video installation artist and curator; participated in Art Basel Miami Beach.
Video Installation Artist / Installer at International Center of Photography Museum
May 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Video installation artist / installer for Perpetual Revolution Exhibit (January–May 2017).
Video Installation Artist / Installer at International Center of Photography Museum
May 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Video installation artist/ installer.
Video Installation Artist / Installer at International Center of Photography Museum
May 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Video installation artist/installer for Perpetual Revolution Exhibit.
Panelist at POWRPLNT Teen Net Art Academy and Collaboration
April 30, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Panelist during The New School-hosted event; contributed to teen net art education.
Panelist at POWRPLNT Teen Net Art Academy and Collaboration (The New School)
April 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Panelist at Teen Net Art Academy and Collaboration.
Panelist at ART Future NYC: Career in the Arts Fair
March 31, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Panelist on career in the arts; presented insights and experiences (via Joan Mitchell Foundation).
Panelist at Panels Art Future NYC: Career in the Arts Fair
March 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Panelist at NYC arts career fair (Panels Art Future NYC).
Installation Artist at Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art
May 31, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Installation artist for No Humans Involved exhibit.
Installation Artist at Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art
May 31, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Installation artist.
Installation Artist at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
May 31, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Installation artist for No Humans Involved Exhibition.
Installation Artist at Witte De Withte Museum of Contemporary Art, Rotterdam
June 30, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Installation artist for No Humans Involved exhibit.
Installation Artist at Witte de With Museum of Contemporary Art
June 30, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Installation artist for No Humans Involved Exhibition.
Installation Artist at Witte De With Center for Contemporary Art
June 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Installation artist.

Education

MFA at New York University, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
BA at George Washington University, Washington, DC
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
MFA - Writing/Directing at New York University, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
BA at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
MFA - Writing/ Directing at New York University, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
BA History / Film Studies minor at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
MFA - Writing/ Directing at New York University, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
BA History / Film Studies at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Master of Fine Arts at New York University, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Qualifications

Sundance First Round Feature Script Competition
January 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Screenplay Grant Recipient
January 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
OBB Pictures Television/Digital Pilot Program Finalist
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
DirectHER the Label Music Video Competition Finalist
January 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Sundance First Round Feature Script Competition
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Screenplay Grant Recipient
January 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
OBB Pictures Television/Digital Pilot Program Finalist
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
DirectHER the Label Music Video Competition Finalist
January 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Sundance First Round Feature Script Competition
January 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Screenplay Grant
January 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
OBB Pictures Television/Digital Pilot Program Finalist
January 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
DirectHER the Label Music Video Competition Finalist
January 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
First-aid/ CPR/AED
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
NYC Department of Education Mandatory Reporter
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Diversity Training (NYU / NYC Campus)
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other