AUDACIOUS

STORYTELLING

Creative Director

& CREATIVITY

WE THE FREE. WE THE BOLD.

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WE THE FREE. WE THE BOLD. ✦

the work

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FREE THE BOLD writing /view more

SHE’S
WORKING
ON…

PROJECT: SWEET TALL GRASS, FEATURE

GIRL, WHO’S IN IT? NORA, FRANK…AND ELLIOT

GENRE: ROMANTIC DRAMA

WHERE DOES IT TAKE PLACE: HARLEM

A love letter to my grandmother Laurina, about overcoming trauma, finding your voice again, and trusting love.

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FREE THE BOLD design /view more

PROJECT: DREAMERS HAIR CO.

WHAT DID YOU DO? BRANDING & CUSTOM WEBSITE

A luxury hair experience specializing in hair extensions and hair loss and thinning services by Reece Britt.

IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA

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IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA ✦

Free the Bold - Graphic Design Web Design Film Production Art House

  • Offering almost two decades of experience as a Creative Director, Graphic, Web, and Product Designer.

  • As an ardent champion of audacious narratives, I have dedicated my creative career to challenging and expanding the boundaries of conventional storytelling. I blend cultural authenticity with imaginative, and sometimes bizare flair, creating spaces where unique voices with can be heard and celebrated. As a Black-Queer-Polyam-Woman my perspectives and life experiences bring a unique richness to my storytelling.

  • As an Art House, Free the Bold believes in bowing to our creativity. If we can think it, we create it cultivating a space that allows.

  • From Gaffers and DPs to Sound Designers and Set Designers, Free The Bold is a community of creatives championing the free and the bold.

    We are skilled in not only producing films, but podcasts and other media as well. Let’s Work Together!

Jae Gilyard Writer Director Producer

hi, i’m

SPREAD LOVE IT’S THE BROOKLYN WAY / HEALING ACTIVIST / ARIES SUN & MOON - VIRGO RISING / STORYTELLER / THE WEIRDER, THE BETTER / SCAD MFA / PEACE COLLEGE ALUM / 2001 SUMMERVILLE HOMECOMING QUEEN / CHEESECAKE / DUNGEONS & DRAGONS / RAPPING IN OPERA / WUTANG FOREVER / THE WIZ IS A HORROR MOVIE / CHEWING ICE…I’ve got to do better / MADE YOU LAUGH / TRUST BUT VERIFY, ALWAYS / ALWAYS BE CURIOUS / HAVE FUN / TENEAL “BUDDAH” BOONE, I LOVE YOU, GIRL /
CAFE CON LECHE, ONE SHOT OF ESPRESSO, PLEASE

  • "When I was at a loss for how to perfectly portray my concept in the form of a pitch deck, Jenell Gilyard swept in and saved the day. With beautiful graphics and custom slide layouts, they were able to capture the creative essence of my concept with a professional and engaging custom slide template. The best part — this deck holds up in the industry! Producers loved the attention to detail Jenell brought to the deck, and I wouldn’t hesitate to tap into her expertise again."

    DENVER MUNCEY

    for THE GOOD IMPRESSION PROJECT

  • "Jenell's pitch deck legitimatized my project. She captured the tone of my material perfectly at an industry level standard. Jenell truly listens to your vision and makes your work easily marketable with her attention to detail. My pitch deck stands out amongst others due to Jenell's talented craftmanship!"

    WILL BRADLEY

    for THE GOOD IMPRESSION PROJECT

  • "Jae made the process extremely smooth and easy. I never worried about what I was getting or what I had to do because she explained it every step of the way. I've gotten so many compliments on my site. I would recommend her to any and everyone who wants to elevate their brand and work with someone passionate about design."

    BOONE

    for FREE THE BOLD DESIGN

  • "I highly recommend Jenell's work! She transformed my outdated website into something truly eye catching, and even walked me through the steps of how I can continue to update my site for my needs in the future! She delivers flawless designs, and understands how to communicate your work via website. I cannot recommend enough!"

    AMBER CARRILLO

    for FREE THE BOLD DESIGN

the
good impression
project

SOON COME

Leverage the power of the visual with these downloads created for The Good Impression Project. We are offering pitch decks, presentations, story/film bibles & more!

WE THE FREE. WE THE BOLD.

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WE THE FREE. WE THE BOLD. ✦

COLLAB?
let’s chat.

Young Jae

Universal Studios, Florida
1990-something