A storyteller with unpopular opinions and a provocative imagination.
Film, TV, Digital Media, Webseries, etc.
Written by Nakia Stephens
THINGS I IMAGINED
Character-Driven Emotional Coming of Age Unconventional Dramatic Gritty Mystical Controversial Taboo Comedic
Thrilling Provocative
Network Credits
SOUTHERN FRIED RICE - COMING SOON
Dramedy (KEYTV NETWORK)
A Gen-Z Asian-American girl, raised from birth by Southern Black parents, struggles to defend and redefine her identity after being accepted into a popular HBCU.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Shayla Racquel
DYING TO BE FAMOUS
SLASHER/THRILLER (BET +)
It’s lights, camera, action in Miami, when 24-year-old social media influencer, goes to extreme measures to achieve mainstream fame.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Damian Romay
NEPOTISTA
Comedy (KEYTV NETWORK)
With nepotism on her side, we follow Nikki Rivers, an unqualified showrunner and her ill-assorted writing staff who ironically find themselves on a downhill journey towards success.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Vanna James
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF F*CKBOYS
Dramedy (KEYTV NETWORK)
This dramedy series follows a doctoral candidate as she completes the research portion of her dissertation, which aims to explore The Psychological Evolution of Fckboys but ultimately forces her to confront some uncomfortable personal truths.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Kiana Woodson
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HEAUX AND TELL
Dramedy (KEYTV NETWORK)
Heaux and Tell follows the misadventures of three best friends who dive headfirst into provocative and ridiculous new experiences.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Shayla Racquel
TELL ME
Drama (REVOLT TV)
A woman activates her throat chakra once she finally finds the courage to advocate for her needs.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Terayle Hill
*ON DEMAND
DELLA MAE
Drama (Aspire TV) | NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE
A recently widowed woman, takes a leap of faith after her granddaughter reminds her that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Kiana Woodson
ENDANGERED
Drama (Aspire TV)
Endangered follows a young married couple as they prepare for the gender reveal of their first child.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Kiana Woodson
BABY BLUE
Drama (BET Her)
After giving birth to her son, a first-time mom struggles to adapt to motherhood and quickly finds herself spiraling out of control.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Kim Fields
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TRE
Drama (Aspire TV)
Paul Lucas Thomas III, a charismatic eight-year-old desperately wants a name and identity of his own.
Written by Nakia Stephens / Directed by Bobby Huntley II
Commercials & New Media
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON
"PAPER RIGHT" Live Performance
Musical guest Wyclef Jean performs "Paper Right" featuring Pusha T, Lola Brooke and Capella Grey for The Tonight Show.
Live Performance, Creative Director Nakia Stephens
SAY IT LOUD
History/Comedy (PBS Digital)
Say It Loud is a series that celebrates Black culture, context, and history. The show hosts give you a comedic take on identity and pop culture, from Black pride movements to Black Twitter.
Head Writer Nakia Stephens (Season 2)
Mielle Organics PSA
Digital PSA (Sam Frank Productions)
Mielle Organics announced their partnership with Rutgers University and Newark Business Hub to provide 60 aspiring women entrepreneurs with new opportunities.
Written By Nakia Stephens
Cherelle Knows
Digital Commercial (Sam Frank Productions)
Not only does Harlem Globetrotter, "Torch George" bring the fire every time she steps onto the basketball court, in this commercial, she proves she can bring the heat on any boulevard.
Written By Nakia Stephens
Short Films
Webseries
