Emma Janai Marie
Poet, Playwright, Producer
My Work
As an artist and a playwright I am drawn to mythical, poetic, and archetypal narratives. I believe in the transformative power of language– particularly verse– to illuminate our modern spiritual and moral dilemmas.
As a formal poet, I am inspired by writers such as Timothy Steele, Christina Rossetti, A.E. Stallings. I am currently seeking publication for a full length poetry collection.
Poetry also plays a central role in my dramatic work, where I often combine traditional iambic verse with contemporary dialect and speech. I am interested in poetic surrealism and experimental theatre exploring the unexpected, the eternal, and the absurd.
Please contact emmajanai4@gmail.com with questions or if interested in collaboration.
published poetry
Home Place Magazine (upcoming Fall 2026)
FILM
Facing the Distance - 2019
Helped direct and produce this short documentary exploring the world of elite blind golfers and the extraordinary relationships they share with their guides. Official selections include: The Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival, Dublin International Short Film and Music Video Festival, and New York City Independent Film Festival.
Prelude - 2025
A short film I produced, directed, and acted in. A visual meditation on William Wordsworth’s poem “Prelude”.
Desserts After Dark - 2026
I wrote this playful, promotional script for Los Angeles-based chef Dara Yu’s Desserts After Dark event, blending storytelling and culinary culture.