Rae Shaw is an award-winning writer-director-producer who explores themes of diversity, connection, sexuality, and disparity. Her work stretches the boundaries of the short form. As a teacher, she helps her students do the same. Shaw's works have received accolades from Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival, Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival, and Wilmington Independent Film Festival. Her writing has been recognized by the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, Austin Film Festival, Cynosure Screenwriting Awards, and more.