Nikkiyo Films

Nikkiyo Films was founded in 2002 by actor, producer, writer, and director Nikki Young. The company’s first project, the romantic comedy, "WINNING LISA" screened at various events and film festivals including: the BFM International Film Festival in London; Urban Literary Film Festival; Independent Black Film Festival; Urban Media Makers Film Festival; and the Atlanta Women of Color Film Festival. In November 2005, the film was selected by Robert Townsend to air on the Black Family Channel program, "Pilot Central". The company's second film, "WHISTLE LESSON" was an official selection for the 2008 Hollywood Black Film Festival. In addition to screening at schools and churches around the country, the film has screened at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburgh and at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for African American History & Culture in Baltimore. Nikkiyo Films is currently developing various television and film projects, including a television series based on the short film “WHISTLE LESSON”