Ray El

Ray El

CEO at 3rdeyevizion Media
Author, Editor and Screenwriter

Brooklyn, New York

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About Ray

Ray El is a published author and screenwriter hailing from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, New York, where the rhythm of the city and its deep cultural roots have long fueled his storytelling. With a voice shaped by urban grit, generational history, and a passion for layered narratives, Ray blends haunting realism with supernatural elements to craft stories that both entertain and provoke.

As a screenwriter, Ray focuses on genre-driven tales—particularly in horror, thriller, and psychological drama—often spotlighting underrepresented voices and exploring themes of trauma, redemption, and legacy. His storytelling is known for its sharp dialogue, moral complexity, and emotional resonance.

His latest work, The Redemption of Earl Perkins, a Southern Gothic horror screenplay, delves into America's dark past through a supernatural lens, earning praise for its originality and depth. Ray's writing is influenced by cinematic visionaries like Jordan Peele, Barry Jenkins, and Rod Serling, yet remains deeply rooted in his own lived experience and imagination.

Whether on the page or the screen, Ray El is committed to telling bold, truth-telling stories that reflect both personal and collective struggles, always with an eye toward change.

Unique traits: Urban Grit Meets Southern Gothic Ray blends the raw authenticity of Brooklyn’s streets with the eerie atmosphere of Southern Gothic horror, creating a signature voice that feels both grounded and otherworldly. Cinematic Storytelling with Literary Soul A writer who sees with a director’s eye—Ray’s scripts read like novels and play like films, rich in subtext, symbolism, and visual detail. Legacy-Driven Narratives He explores how generational trauma, bloodlines, and ancestral memory shape modern identity—often through a supernatural or allegorical lens. Voice for the Forgotten Ray gives depth and power to characters who are often overlooked ex-slaves, working-class dreamers, haunted loners—making them unforgettable and central to the story. Fearless Themes, Timeless Messages From racial reckoning to spiritual redemption, Ray tackles difficult subjects with honesty and empathy, wrapping them in compelling, genre-based storytelling. Dialogue with Soul His characters speak in voices that feel lived-in, natural, and meaningful every word carries weight, whether it cuts, heals, or haunts. Brooklyn-Born, History-Minded Rooted in a borough known for its raw creativity and resilience, Ray draws on both personal experience and deep historical research to craft stories that are as informative as they are impactful.

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