Cetywa Powell

Cetywa Powell is an American photographer, filmmaker, and literary editor. Her photography has appeared in The New York Times, and her book Meanwhile, here in Austin was awarded First Place by The BookFest in the "Nonfiction - Travel - Self Discovery" category. She received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Columbia University.

Filmography

Year Title Credited as Director Writer Producer

2025 Thirty 84 Yes Yes Yes Feature-Length Animated Film

2021 Riker's Town Yes No Yes Feature-Length Animated Film

2014 Dawn at Midnight Yes Yes Yes Feature-length Documentary

2011 Santiago Files Yes Yes Yes Feature-Length Documentary

2008 Dirty Hands (2008 drama film) No Yes Yes Feature-Length Political Drama

Photography Powell's photography has been featured in The New York Times and exhibited nationally and internationally, including shows in New York, Florida, Dallas, London , Italy, France, Vietnam, and Athens. Her work has also exhibited at the Museum of Flight in Seattle , was selected for National Geographic's Your Shot Daily Dozen , and received recognition from competitions such as the International Photography Awards , Fine Art Photography Awards , London International Creative Competition , and Monovisions Photography Awards .

Books

Powell is the literary editor and publisher at Underground Voices, an indie publishing company.

Author: Meanwhile, here in Austin (2025; paperback 978-0998892375) Dirty Hands screenplay (2016; paperback 978–0990433187)

Editor: Red Moon District (2013; paperback 978–0983045663) From the UV Files (2012; paperback 978–0983045632) Hotel Oblivion (2011; paperback 978–0983045625) Last Train To Noir City (2010; paperback 978-0-9830456-0-1) Chewing the Fat (2009; paperback 978–0615314754)