Biography
Juss Thrasher is a dynamic multi-hyphenate creator whose innovative vision spans across film, television, and multimedia production. His storytelling prowess first garnered widespread recognition with "Greyscale", an award-winning indie feature film that captured the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2020 Chelsea Film Festival. Building on this success, Thrasher collaborated with 2x Emmy-nominated director Yaniel Paulino on their compelling feature film "Something of Value" (also known as Algo D Valor), a Spanglish coming-of-age story set in New York City. The film made its prestigious debut at the 2023 New York Latino Film Festival screening at NYC's REGAL theaters before achieving a landmark theatrical release on October 30, 2025, in the Dominican Republic, followed by a release in Miami, Florida, with a potential 2026 streaming release on the horizon.
His recent accomplishments include co-writing and producing the television pilot "I (Un)Do", which earned Best Ensemble at NYC Web Fest 2024. Among his most compelling works is "Unrequited", an award-winning indie Black LGBTQ+ dramedy web series. Released in April 2025, the series explores the intersection of queer identity, mental health, and the intensity of one-sided affection following Liam, an introverted man navigating therapy, a dead-end job, and a secret crush.
The series quickly achieved extraordinary recognition, being named Best Web Series of 2025 by Blaque/OUT Magazine and earning a coveted cover feature in The Fight Magazine. "Unrequited" has been widely praised for its high production quality, often described as having an "HBO show" look despite its independent budget with critics and viewers alike highlighting the raw, emotional power of its writing, acting, and cinematography. The series reached a milestone of 10,700+ YouTube subscribers, reflecting a strong, dedicated fanbase that has helped propel the independent project into the cultural conversation.
Thrasher is a 2x Grammy-accredited ex-artist manager who has seamlessly navigated multiple creative disciplines by directing and producing music videos, writing and producing musical albums, and serving as creative director for numerous artistic endeavors. His ability to blend creative marketing with compelling storytelling has established him as a distinctive voice in the entertainment industry, consistently delivering fresh perspectives and original content across multiple platforms.
