Tyra initially started in theatre by acting in community theatre in Austin, Texas. She shifted gears to filmmaking after acting on Sarah Parrish’s short film “Rouxgaroux” which sparked her passion for film. Although her experience began in theatre, she finds that her theatre background was essential to crafting to films that reveal human nature. Tyra makes film and content that feature POC and the LGBTQ+ community. Tyra delves into the nuanced experiences of each community through surrealism and dramedy. She hopes to create opportunities for marginalized communities that will create a filmmaking space of artistic freedom. Her most recent film “Fist at Grace” was selected as a Hot Film in the Making by the Roy W. Dean Grant. “Fist at Grace” is currently in its festival run. She has a BFA in Theatre with a Concentration in Film Production at Texas State University.