Ouida Washington is a passionate producer, whose background encompasses award-winning music videos, feature and short narratives, as well as both short and long-form documentaries. Ouida’s work is profoundly shaped by her Southern roots, growing up in Montgomery, AL enabled her to craft narratives that resonate with regional experiences. As a dedicated educator, she teaches documentary filmmaking at Spelman College in Atlanta, nurturing aspiring filmmakers and advocating for diverse voices in the industry. Her commitment to education in her own work is a reflection in her belief in the transformative power of storytelling.
Ouida’s recent directorial debut, a short experimental film titled “The Language of Joy,” explores the imaginative world of a young girl intertwined with her mother’s memories of a joyful day in Montgomery. The film premiered at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and has been celebrated at various festivals, including New Filmmaker LA, the Hayti Film Festival, the New York Short International Festival and other screenings across the country, showcasing her ability to connect local narratives to broader audiences. Ouida is an organizing member of IMAS and is currently working on two documentary films.
