Biografia
Nina Brooks is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and creator whose work centers on emotionally grounded, character-driven stories about resilience, love, and survival. Drawing from lived experience, she is committed to telling stories that amplify underrepresented voices and explore how ordinary people navigate extraordinary circumstances.
She is the creator of the television series The Lovers Lyfe, a true story-inspired project that premiered in 2019 and has since been reimagined as a feature film. Her work often explores themes of fate, timing, and second chances, with a particular focus on women’s lived experiences and long-form emotional arcs.
Nina has contributed to Emmy Award-winning documentary work, including The Ebony Canal, directed by Emmy Award winner Emmai Alaquiva and narrated by Viola Davis. The film received critical acclaim for its powerful examination of systemic injustice and community resilience, further cementing Nina’s commitment to socially impactful storytelling.
Her television credits include work on BET Network’s The Family Business, created by Carl Weber, where she gained hands-on experience within scripted television production. Her broader body of work also includes historically and socially grounded projects such as Almost Promised, set in 1930s-1940s Alabama and Pittsburgh, and Preyed Upon, a deeply personal exploration of manipulation, parental alienation, and empowerment.
With a background spanning media, technology, and independent production, Nina brings both creative vision and operational insight to her projects. She is drawn to stories that bridge past and present, blending intimate human experiences with broader cultural truths.
Nina Brooks creates films that resonate long after the credits roll-stories rooted in survival, second chances, and the enduring power of connection.
