Nina Brownfield-Berry is an award-winning director and producer based in Los Angeles, California. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 2005. She has since gone on to direct and produce a number of acclaimed films and television shows.
Brownfield-Berry’s first film, “The Way Home,” was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007. The film was an intimate look at the struggles of a young African-American woman as she navigates the challenges of being a first-generation college student. It was critically acclaimed and earned Brownfield-Berry the Black Reel Award for Best Director.
In the years that followed, Brownfield-Berry went on to direct and produce a number of other award-winning films and television shows. These included the documentary “The Refugee Project” (2010), the feature film “She’s Not Our Sister” (2012), and the award-winning series “Justified” (2013-2015).
In addition to her film and television work, Brownfield-Berry has written and directed several short films, including “The Bully” (2010) and “Love Drop” (2015). She has also directed music videos for a number of major artists, including Beyoncé, John Legend, and Justin Timberlake.
In 2019, Brownfield-Berry won the Best Director award at the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival for her feature film “The Immigrant” (2019). The film tells the story of a young woman who comes to America in search of a better life, only to find her dreams quickly fading away.
Brownfield-Berry’s work has been praised for its strong female protagonists, thoughtful storytelling, and nuanced exploration of themes like identity, race, and immigration. She is an inspiration to many up-and-coming filmmakers, and her work has been praised by critics and audiences alike.
