Selene Kapsaski is a multifaceted creative professional, residing in Manchester, England, where she has established herself as a writer, film director, and actress.
As a film director, Selene has made a significant impact in the industry, having directed the cult Horror Musical Spidarlings (2016),released by Troma Entertainment, as well as the upcoming Sci-Fi Film The Moon Is a Hologram.
In addition to her film work, Selene has also directed the award-winning short film My Head Hurts (2000),several music videos, and theatre plays. Her documentary, Laganja's Dance School (2019),features RuPaul's Drag Race star Laganja Estranja, and she has also directed a segment for the erotic film anthology Films Confiscated from a French Brothel (2021).
Selene's literary pursuits include her debut novella 'Nazi Sniper', published in 2015 by Sleazy Viking Press, as well as the supernatural horror novel Sisters of Manchester (2021),co-written with pulp author Jeff O'Brien, and the mystery thriller To Hell or High Water (2025),co-written with Beth Warburton.
Selene's educational background includes studying Film at the New York Film School, Athens, and Sound Engineering at the City of Westminster College. She has also worked as a production assistant on Dario Argento's Giallo (2009) and has been involved with the theatre ensemble Act Provocateur International for several years.
As an actress, Selene has appeared in various plays, including portraying the role of Ian Brady in an adaptation of Fassbinder's 'Pre-Paradise Sorry Now' (2006). Her writing has been featured in several publications, including Art Decades, Weng's Chop, Black Giraffe Quarterly (Dynatox Ministries),Mass Movement Magazine, TransLiving Magazine, Scene4 Magazine, and Filmrage.
Selene has also edited and published a xerox-zine called In Punk We Trust Inc.
In 2019, Selene publicly came out as a trans woman, using her platform to raise awareness and promote inclusivity and acceptance in the arts and beyond.
