Diamond Monique Washington

Diamond Monique Washington

Diamond Monique Washington is an American executive, filmmaker, and technology entrepreneur. Diamond is the chief executive officer of Aerith Corp And Co-CEO of Diamond Shadow Productions. Her work focuses on the intersection of narrative storytelling and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Diamond Monique Washington, American filmmaker and technology entrepreneur.

Early life and education

Diamond graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Aerith Corp

Diamond serves as chief executive officer of Aerith Corp, where she leads the development of software architecture designed to transition traditional media into holographic and immersive environments. The company integrates artistic intelligence with quantum computing to advance imaging and visual effects technologies.

In February 2026, Aerith Corp unveiled the Aerith Visualization Engine (Avé), a quantum visualization engine integrating generative artificial intelligence and quantum computing into professional visual effects workflows, including USD, Houdini, Maya, and Unreal Engine.

Diamond Shadow Productions

Diamond is Co-CEO of Diamond Shadow Productions, an independent film studio specializing in high-concept genre media, including horror, dark fantasy, science fiction, and thriller. She oversees business strategy and executive production for the studio's creative slate.

Diamond’s Dark House

Diamond is the creator of Diamond’s Dark House, a multimedia collection of suspense-driven and experimental artistic works. The project is rooted in the philosophy that “there is beauty in the darkness” and “growth in the shadows,” encouraging audiences to explore resilience and personal empowerment.

Creative themes

Diamond's work frequently explores themes of chaos, transformation, and world-building. She has described her creative perspective with the statement:

“Paint the world black with me. For only in the darkness does light shine the brightest.”

Stage & Screen Innovations (SSI)

Diamond serves as artistic director at Stage & Screen Innovations (SSI), where she oversees the Producing Unique New Creators (P.U.N.C.) program, which provides hands-on industry experience for individuals from underrepresented communities. She also leads the Virtual Theatrical (VT) program, blending live performance, immersive streaming technology, and traditional film.

Independent Producers Guild (IPG)

Diamond is a member of the Independent Producers Guild (IPG), which she joined in 2022, advocating for the development and financing of independent media.

Feature films

  • A Deadly Love (2016) – Writer
  • Dinner with the Joneses (2025) – Writer
  • Uncharted Freedom (2025) – Executive Producer
  • Dark Veil (pre-production, 2025) – Producer, Writer/Director

Awards and recognition

  • Best New Director – Independent Producers Guild (IPG) Awards (2022)
  • Dinner with the Joneses – Nominated for Best Horror Comedy, Austin Horror Film Festival (2025)