Henrietta Biayemi
Writer and Producer
BIO
I'm a Sierra Leonean writer and producer based in Los Angeles, CA.
As a writer, my work focuses on the first-gen and immigrant experience with influences of fantasy and horror. I was chosen for the 2024 Summer Words Screenwriting Workshop as part of the Aspen Institute's Writer Conference. Prior to this, I was a part of the Black Film Space Mentorship Program.
As a producer, I have worked in short film, short doc, branded content and campaigns. After completing my Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism and English, I worked in video production for a design media company before transitioning into public television. In 2022, I received my MFA in Film and TV Production at Loyola Marymount University where I specialized in Creative Producing.
I have worked with various companies such as AMAZON PRIME, PBS, HBO, the National Building Museum, WJLA and human2human with Stacy Ike.
Outside of work, I'm usually sending friends think-pieces of the latest horror film or tv show I've seen. Also, most likely rating happy hour spots based on the creaminess of their espresso martinis. My favorite horror film is "His House," directed by Remi Weekes.

RECOGNITIONS
Official Selection, Essence Film Festival -
PERSPECTIVE (Producer)
Screenwriting, Aspen Institute's Summer Words
2024
2021
Semi-Finalist, Venice Shorts - OVER TEA (Writer)
Semi-Finalist, Seattle Film Summit - DRIP (Writer)
Semi-Finalist, Big Apple Film Festival - DRIP (Writer)
Official Selection, Oregon Short Film Festival - DRIP (Writer)
Official Selection, Toronto Film and Script Awards - OVER TEA (Writer)
Official Selection, Georgia Short Film Festival - DRIP (Writer)

2018
Award of Excellence, BEA Festival of Media Arts - VIEWFINDER (Team)
Best of Festival, BEA Festival of Media Arts - VIEWFINDER (Team)
Finalist, SPJ Mark of Excellence - FOSTERING NEW LIVES (Producer/Director)
Gracie, Alliance for Women in Media - VIEWFINDER (Team)
Gracie, Alliance for Women in Media - VIEWFINDER (Team)
Honorable Mention, NPPA Northern Short Course -
FOSTERING NEW LIVES (Producer/Director)
Honorable Mention, White House Press News Photographer Association -
A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION (Producer/Director)