Sofia Akinyele

Producer

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR: THRILLER, DRAMA, ROMANCE

ABOUT ME:

Sofia is a believer in the authorship of storytelling, the intersectionality of narratives. She has proven skill sets in the industry, executing digital and long-form content from development through delivery of motion picture and television projects.

With more than Two decades of working in Hollywood beginning with her early days of learning the ropes through her time working for BBC Drama, and her education at UCLA; creatively, Sofia has a keen eye for Talent and has guided the creative strategy for scripted initiatives that identify potential leaders, tailoring them as innovative talent. She’s a proponent for egalitarian narratives that are bold, complex, impactful, spark conversations and tap into the ever changing cultural zeitgeist. She’s committed to advocating for authentic, imaginative storytelling that transcend boundaries and challenges the status quo.

She has worked with Walt Disney Studios, consulted at HBO and Lifetime Networks.