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Jay Manari is a non-binary, award-winning director with a passion for crafting compelling narratives in period dramas, romance, and coming-of-age stories. With a strong foundation in both independent filmmaking and high-end television, Jay has demonstrated exceptional directorial skills, bringing evocative storytelling and artistic vision to every project. 

In June 2025, Jay was selected to join the Directors UK Inspire Cohort (2025-2026).

Actively working to direct, produce, and promote independent, art house films, in June 2024, Jay was nominated 'Filmmaker of the Month' by My First Job in Film Company, the largest community of emerging filmmakers in the UK.

In the last five years, Jay has been working both as a producer's assistant and director's assistant in London-based High-end TV Dramas (such as 'Renegade Nell' by Disney Plus), as well as producing his own independent film productions available on multiple online distribution platforms, such as StreamAuteur Limited.
More recently, Jay has been working on Rings of Power S3 and the new Harry Potter Series.

In 2018, Jay founded MiraBan, an Arts & Entertainment running film events, online film courses, and networking opportunities, such as the MiraBan UK Film Awards (MUFA), a British, London-based, Film Festival focused on diversity in auteur movies. Member of Film Hub London and winner of the BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund, MUFA provides a spotlight for under-represented, emerging, and experienced independent auteur filmmakers.

"Making the impossible possible depends on your determination, strength, and ability to convince others to believe in your ideas."

Jay Manari