🎬 Lights, Camera… Jay Villa! 🎙

Hailing from New Orleans, trained at the legendary Stella Adler Acting Conservatory and the National Theater Institute, and now making Brooklyn their creative home—Jay Villa is a filmmaker with something to say.

Their work? It’s all about the intersection of queerness and Latine identity, bringing bold, authentic stories to life.

In this episode, we’re talking all about Plato Lleno—Jay’s latest short film that explores familial love and hardship through a queer lens. It’s a deeply personal story with a powerful message, and we dive into everything from the inspiration behind it and the BIG premiere at their alma mater- Colby College.

We also chat about filmmaking, artistic evolution, and the creative risks Jay is taking—including their newest rebrand and what community really means.

Hit play and get into it! 🎧