Menu’Ette Silver is a passionate filmmaker from Baltimore, MD. Her love for storytelling and her voice for advocacy developed at a young age. After graduating from Frostburg State University with a B.S. in Mass Communication, she decided to obtain her Masters in Film & Television Production from the University of Southern California. While attending USC, she produced and wrote The Dope Years: The Untold Story of Latasha Harlins, which went on to win the Student Academy Award, the DGA West Region Award, Cannes Film Festival, Bronze Lens Film Festival, and is now on Magic Johnson’s Aspire TV. Her latest film Triggers, in which she directed actress Brely Evans, was screened on Fox Soul. Outside of her educational experience, Menu’Ette’s early career has included collaborating with casting director Robi Reed, and working in Viola Davis and Tracy Oliver’s development and production department. Since graduating USC, she has served as an Executive Assistant to Lil Rel Howery at kweliTV and Director’s Assistant to Delmar Washington. Menu’Ette believes in the power of film and the importance of education. She is excited to help discover and advocate for new, upcoming, diverse talent.