Teyana Taylor continues to redefine what it means to be a multi-hyphenate artist. The Harlem-born creative force has announced her upcoming short film, Escape Room, set to debut in August. Taylor not only stars in the project but also wrote, directed, and produced it through her all-female production company, The Aunties.
The short film, a futuristic noir romance thriller with post-apocalyptic elements, marks Taylor’s return to music after a five-year hiatus. Escape Room serves as both a cinematic and musical experience, with songs from her forthcoming album of the same name providing the film’s emotional backdrop.
Through the lens of heartbreak, healing, and rebirth, Escape Room explores the full spectrum of the human journey. It traces the transitions from emotional darkness to light, using storytelling, music, and visual art to create a space where audiences can reflect and relate.
The trailer offers a glimpse into a world that blends the surreal with the intimate, underscoring Taylor’s vision and evolution as a storyteller. With the film and album arriving together in August, fans can expect a bold, layered, and deeply personal body of work that signals a new chapter for the artist.