At the age of 24, Shanaya possesses an unwavering passion & drive to craft ingenious stories. Her prowess as an artist extends far beyond the realm of literature, as Shanaya’s ignitable storytelling has also garnered recognition in the world of film and television. With an imagination that is constantly in motion, Shanaya is wired to create works that feature idiosyncratic & multi-dimensional, yet relatable characters. Through her art, she allows her audience to see pieces of themselves on a page or on screen, rather than just a reflection in the mirror.
SOY
Screenplay written by Shanaya Fastje || Based on true events
“A young hispanic woman’s atrocious family is the unlikely compass that guides her to break destructive patterns & manifest escapist visions into reality… with help from brujeria“
Beginning in 1972, Soy follows Ginger (& the Estefan family) from her formative years to the dawn of her freedom from her somber pasts grasp. Soy explores themes of mental illness, physical & psychological familial abuse, the complexities of girlhood, blurs lines between Mexican witchcraft & Catholicism, & unveils rich Latinx culture. Soy’s raw characters are shameless with unique speech & presentation. Set in El Paso, Texas, scenes in Soy display desert settings, beat-up cars, shabby houses, thrifted clothes, a crystal ball, retro box TVs playing The Brady Bunch, a mystical worry doll, & comforting pan dulce conchas.
Shanaya Fastje 