Tyrel Lougheed is a screenwriter, filmmaker, actor, artist, and story editor. Tyrel grew up in Chilliwack, British Columbia and is a member of the Chawathil First Nations Band which is part of the Sto:Lo Nation of the Lower Mainland of BC. Tyrel identifies as a Two-Spirit individual and is non-binary: though he is most often male presenting, he goes by all pronouns and dresses in whatever clothing makes him most comfortable at the time.

Tyrel studied Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking at Capilano College from 2006 to 2008 and it was here that he developed a love for screenwriting. Tyrel decided to further his education by studying Screenwriting at Vancouver Film School from 2008 to 2009.

Tyrel is a strong advocate for mental health and took a long break from writing after he was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. After years of self-care and therapy, Tyrel got back to his passion in 2018: he wrote a new screenplay entitled “#throwbackthursday”. Tyrel entered this script into a screenwriting contest through Screencraft online in 2018 and 2019, and made it into the final rounds both times. Tyrel was the recipient of a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts in 2021 which he used to write “2Spirits” a queer take on the body-swap genre.

Tyrel finished his first short film “This Modern Love” which was funded by the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) and was shot in Edmonton, Alberta in November of 2022. Tyrel was the writer, director, producer, editor, and main actress of the project.

In 2023, Tyrel entered the 48 hour film contest hosted by Edmonton Short Film Festival and produced HallowQUEENS, a comedic short, with his queer friends and husband. The film was screened out of competition because the render took too long and it was a few hours late on submission.

In 2023, Tyrel was selected by the ImagineNATIVE film festival to help a writer create a feature film screenplay from start to finish.

In 2024, Tyrel was selected by the Image+Nation film festival to help a new writer create their first short screenplay and pitch it to potential producers.

Also in 2024, Tyrel assisted in story editing and being a writers assistant on two feature films.

Tyrel has finished another short film “CROSS” which was funded by the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) and was also shot in Edmonton, Alberta in May of 2024. It is currently being sent into film festivals for consideration.

Tyrel is a self-taught artist in drawing, digital art, line art, sewing, crocheting, and painting. Tyrel's illustrations and crafts have gained attention through his personal instagram account where he has been commissioned from time to time to make requests. Tyrel is now persuing screenwriting, artistry, and filmmaking full-time in hopes of inspiring other Indigenous peoples to share their truths as well.