Kordae Jatafa Henry

Bio

Kordae Jatafa Henry is a dynamic Los Angeles-based filmmaker and visual artist, hailing from Maryland. In 2019, he made his mark in the industry with his debut short film, *Earth Mother, Sky Father*, where he took on the roles of writer, director, and visual effects artist. This groundbreaking work not only garnered recognition at the prestigious Design Indaba Conference but also earned him a nomination for the Shots 2020 ‘New Director of the Year.’ His artistic journey has seen him engage with esteemed programs such as the Sundance New Frontier Program and the New Museum’s incubator, New Inc, while showcasing his work on platforms like Nowness and Kaleidoscope, as well as in art houses across Mexico, Cape Town, , and the United States. At the intersection of flesh and animation, and where performance intertwines with the virtual, Kordae’s oeuvre offers a profound techno-ontological exploration of Blackness in the 21st century. His radical reimagining of cinema serves as a foundation, allowing him to weave narratives of the past into visions of the near future. Since his debut, Kordae has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Shabazz Palaces, Virgil Abloh, Serpentwithfeet featuring Sampha and Lil Silva, Theo Croker with Chronixx, Jamire Williams, and Matthew Jamal, further solidifying his presence in the arts community. His interdisciplinary practice, grounded in architecture, film, and worldbuilding, is complemented by his role as a lecturer at NYU and SCI-Arc. Currently, Kordae is developing an innovative new body of work titled *IF NOT NOW*. He describes this meditative Jazz interstellar performance as a narrative charter that explores the origins of a new civilization, inviting audiences to reflect on the possibilities of existence and creativity in our ever-evolving world.