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Hey, I'm Ashlei!
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hello! My name is Ashlei, I'm a proud Jersey Rican and a lover of sci-fi and musicals. I've worked in the film industry for seven years and I have experience in narrative television, docu-series, indie features, short films, and feature documentaries. When I'm not working or writing, you can usually find me singing karaoke or catching up on my favorite TV shows.
My Projects
Projects I'm Supporting
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Throuple
New York City, New York• Film Feature
Music, LGBTQ
A lonely gay songwriter finds his voice through a romance with a married couple; meanwhile, he fears losing his best friend to her new beau.
This project got the green light!
Mel and Ruby
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama, Shorts Program
Mel and Ruby is a heartfelt and witty examination of how two best friends navigate shame and loss.
This project got the green light!
Follow the Rhythm
Los Angeles, California• Film Feature
Drama
A story of self discovery of a man who fell short of his dreams and finds redemption through his childhood passion - the art of Capoeira.
This project got the green light!
Nobody Loves a Genius Child
Atlanta, Georgia• Film Short
Drama, Thriller
The darling of the art world is confronted by a figure from his past who threatens to derail his highly-anticipated sophomore exhibition.
This project got the green light!
A Single Evening
New York City, New York• Film Short
Musical, LGBTQ
In this musical short film, Minnie struggles to balance the pressure of being in a relationship with the value of being alone.
This project got the green light!
Alien Guy Tim
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Comedy, Documentary
An outcast, Alien Guy Tim, wants to prove that he has been abducted by aliens, but faces many obstacles along the way.
This project got the green light!
Born Still
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama, Western
For the women of the Civil War, the battle to maintain a home can be just as bloody, and even life-threatening.
This project got the green light!
Home for Mom
San Clemente, California• Series
Family, Musical
A musical about finding the courage to be brave..at any age.
This project got the green light!
Brown Town
McAllen, Texas• Film Feature
Musical, Romantic Comedy
A loner beat boxer finds family in her college's South Asian acapella team.
This project got the green light!
Rent Controlled
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Comedy, Shorts Program
The three Torres siblings are priced out of their hometown until an opportunity to achieve the unthinkable - rent control - presents itself.
This project got the green light!
Consent
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Comedy, Musical
A short comedy about a serious subject.
This project got the green light!
Cross
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama, Film-Noir
A young Filipino backyard boxer enters a Mexican fight ring in the San Fernando Valley.
This project got the green light!
