Biography

Alyscia Cunningham is an award-winning Documentary and Horror Filmmaker, as well as a Psychological Thriller Screenwriter and Director specializing in impact-driven storytelling. Rooted in her Caribbean heritage, her creative portfolio focuses heavily on Trinidadian Folklore Horror, exploring ancestral mythology, supernatural elements, and historical legacy.

Beyond the supernatural, she delves into pressing contemporary issues surrounding women's beauty and health, creating powerful narratives of triumph over adversity. Her body of work stands as a testament to her passion for storytelling that enlightens, challenges, and inspires.

Her upcoming feature film, DOUEN, explores the supernatural entities of Trinidad and Tobago folklore, drawing directly from the rich oral histories and mythological tales passed down through generations. As a first-generation Trinidadian American, these cultural foundations heavily fuel her creative drive across both documentary and narrative filmmaking.
- IMDb mini biography by: Alyscia Cunningham

Cunningham is a first generation American. Her parents were born in this Caribbean island known as "Two islands, one country".

Beauty lies not in a flawless complexion, but in the stories that are told by each transitioning line on a woman's face.