Acting
Zaria Grace Felix
Zaria is a Caribbean-American actor and filmmaker born and based in New York City. A perpetual crier at the movies, she is moved by the collaborative effort of filmmaking above all else. This appreciation and desire for connection pours over into her work, where her subjects often uncover the nuances of their interpersonal relationships. Through her grounded approach and use of the personal archive, Zaria is better able to understand her culture, the preciousness of human relationships, and the world around her. She hopes that others might feel the same. Zaria is represented by Take 3 Talent Agency.
Acting credits
NRA year after her dismissal from a Michelin-starred restaurant, Chef Grace Collins, now managing a more modest eatery, has an unsavory encounter with the critic responsible for her firing.
Crudo
2026
10.0Trapped in their frames and monitored by a menacing curator, two paintings long to escape from the art gallery's white walls. As the paintings lock eyes across the room, an unspoken connection between them sets the stage for revolution. With a distinctive blend of live-action and animation, this short film by Evan Bode employs surreal metaphor to explore ideas about power, resistance, queer identity, visibility, and liberation from constructed borders.
Out of Frame
2023