Britt Banks is a prolific film director and screenwriter from Long Beach, California. After working several years in the legal field, Britt decided to pursue a career in directing and writing for film. Britt has directed and written several award-winning short films. She has also gained network TV experience as a previous employee of NBCUniversal in the Content and Production department.

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In 2019, Britt was a guest speaker for Cal Arts "Extensions of Horror" Critical Studies Resident Series. Britt was a panelist for Horror in Color and ISA's discussion on Diversity in Horror alongside Angelica Ross and Tananarive Due in 2020. Britt was also a panelist alongside Tales from the Hood creator, Rusty Cundieff, for the series' 25th year anniversary and its impact on Black Horror. 

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Britt explores themes of survival, grief, and systematic racism in her work.