Born to Canadian parents of Caribbean descent, Aisha grew up in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with specialized honours in Theatre from York University. She made her network television on Syfy’s 12 Monkeys and has since appeared in many network television and indie film projects. Her Short Film “Accidentals”, which she wrote, co - produced, and starred in (opposite "Orphan Black’s" Kevin Hanchard) is now touring the festival circuit and made its U.S. Premiere at Black Star Film Festival in Philadelphia. Past screenings include Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Fest, Cinemuskoka, Caribbean Tales, Montreal Black Film Festival, and many more. Accidental’s will make it’s last stop for the year at The Bahamas International Film Festival, Listed as Movie Maker’s 2018 Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the world
Recent appearances include the Canadian Premiere of Sarah DeLappe’s critically acclaimed Play “The Wolves” produced by The Howland Company at The Streetcar Crow’s Nest Theatre. Aisha has just completed a residency at the Toronto ACTRA Women’s Committee Short Film Script lab for her Short Film, ShoeGazer. Aisha Evelyna now resides in Toronto, and adore donuts and indie film.
Filmography
Writer (3 Credits)
SEAHORSE
Screenplay
Alex2022
Short
ShoeGazer2019
Short
Acting (2 Credits)
Alex2022
Short
ShoeGazer2019
Short
Producer (1 Credit)
Alex2022
Short
Director (1 Credit)
Alex2022
Short
15 Awards & Selections
Official Selection Alex
Whistler Film Festival Whistler
2022
Official Selection Alex
Cinefest Sudbury Sudbury, Ontario
2022
Official Selection Alex
Austin Film Festival Austin, Texas
2022
Official Selection Alex
HollyShorts Film Festival Los Angeles
2022
Quarterfinalist SEAHORSE
WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Competition Los Angeles
2021
Semifinalist SEAHORSE
Toronto Intl Women's Film festival Toronto
2020
Winner SEAHORSE
Molly McGlynn / BIPOC Film & TV Booster Grant Toronto
2020
Official Selection ShoeGazer
Caribbean Tales Film Festival Toronto
2020
Official Selection ShoeGazer
Edmonton International Film Festival Edmonton
2020
Special Jury Prize - Best New Voice ShoeGazer
Canadian Film Festival Toronto
2020
Official Selection ShoeGazer
Mammoth Film Festival Mammoth
2020
Official Selection ShoeGazer
Female Filmmakers Fuse Film Festival Los Angeles
2019
Official Selection ShoeGazer
Silverwave Film Festival Fredericton
2019
Official Selection ShoeGazer
Montreal International Black Film Festival Montreal