Timiza K. Sanyika
Executive Producer . Director .
Television . Film . Digital Content
About Me
My Creative Career
Since I began my career, I have been working with one goal in mind: creating entertaining and thought-provoking films, television and digital content. Thanks to my professional approach, talent and experience, I have had the privilege of producing for major networks and production companies as well as working with some of the most notable creators and celebrities in the entertainment industry.
I am passionate about creating engaging stories for multi generational audiences. Specializing in scripted programming, digital content, culinary production to live streams and branded content. Check out my video portfolio to see what I can do for you.
Awards & Honors
Professional Achievements
I am proud to share the awards I’ve received for my work. As a professional committed to mastering my craft, these recognitions serve as a reminder that my hard work is appreciated, and also to keep striving to do more.
1st Place
Stand Alone Short Form From a Network or Digital Publisher
Cynopsis Short Form Video Festival 2018
Digital Scripted Series: I Need a Rebel
Best Social Video - General Entertainment
Telly Awards 2019
Digital Series: I Was a Soul Train Dancer ( Season 1)
Honorable Mention
Ava Digital Awards 2020
Digital Series: I Was a Soul Train Dancer ( Season 1)
Professional Experience
Senior Creative Producer Video Content, Development & Production
BET Networks/ViacomCBS
June 2016-Present Los Angeles, CA
As the senior producer in the digital department for original programs I operate in an urgent, timely and agile manner to produce best-in-class video content as it pertains to BET Networks original programming.
Leveraging BET’s fan base as our key market drivers, I am responsible for strategically building, developing and creating compelling content that is shared through social media platforms and pushes viewers to linear. I generate new shows and format concepts along with budgets, while working collaboratively within the ecosystem of BET Networks and external production companies on behalf of original programming. I keep actively abreast of the entertainment marketplace and maintain a balance of hands-on support and team leadership. I ensure consistency and quality control throughout all content stages. I bring and encourage positivity, creativity, experience and a drive to win!
Linear Shows that I've Produced/Directed Digital Content For:
Twenties
Boomerang: Series Season 1 & 2
Tyler Perry’s The Oval
Tyler Perry's Sista's
American Soul Season 1 & 2
Ladies Night: Doc-Series
T.I The Grand Hustle/Pitch Your Hustle Contest
The Bobby Brown Story
The New Edition Story
The Gary Owen Show
BET Awards 2016, 2017 & 2018 (live streams)
Gucci & Keysha The Mane Event
One Shot (Rap Competition show)
John Singletons-Rebel
Tales- Season 1 & 2
Freestyle Friday: Live Stream YouTube Series
Alicia Keys- Live in Time Square Special
Fantasia For Real- Concert Special
Soul Train Awards: #Blacklove- (digital series)
The Last One: (Digital Scripted Horror series)
Freelance Producer/Segment Producer/Field Producer/Director
Los Angeles & New York, NY
As a freelance producer/director, I produced and field directed diverse linear programs. Maintained project budgets, supervised associate producers, production assistants and interns. Accountable for writing scripts and creative outline content, researching and developing ideas, scouting locations, managing logistical requirements for studio and field shoots. Directing and interviewing celebrity talent, booking talent, overseeing and supervising post production editing. Scheduling productions and managing projects under tight deadlines, supervising crews on location.
Television & Film Credits
Partial Listing
Director- Journey of... Young Greatness BET Jams
Supervising Producer- Prelude BET Digital
Producer – BET 20 of 2015 BET Networks
Producer- Junk Food Flip 2 Lion Television/Cooking Channel
Producer- Love at First Swipe Jane Street/TLC
Producer – Charged Up BET Awards Nominations Special
Producer – Black Girls Rock-The Post Show
Producer – Break The Record Week: Beyonceathon
Producer – Break The Record Week: Most Meows in a Minute
Segment Producer – Arise & Shine Morning Show (Season 1)
Field Producer- Worst Cooks in America Season 6 Optomen USA/Food Network
Field Producer- Pressure Cooker Jane Street Entertainment/FYI Network
Consulting Producer-R&B Divas: LA Reunion Special Field Legends/TVONE Network
Producer-(Executive in Charge of Production) Top R&B Divas of All Time Popstar Media Inc/ TVONE Network
Supervising Producer- Eric Benet: Real Love From The One Popstar Media Inc/Centric Network
Field Producer -Sweet Home Alabama (reality competition show) Glassman Media/CMT Network
Field Producer-Chef Roble & Co. (culinary reality show) Red Line Films /Bravo
Field Producer-Black History Sports Commercials (produced 8 of the 13 spots) The House Inc/ESPN
Field Producer-High Society (reality show) Bala Productions/CW Network
Story Field Producer-Master of The Mix (competition reality show) 8th wonder Ent/BET Networks
Freelance Online Editor-Asylum/Warner Bros Records
Producer-The End of Winter (short film) Hollywood Africans Films
Associate Producer-Shades of Brooklyn (short film finalist HBO short film competition) Sunshowah Films
Producer-I Want You (Short Film 2007 -Best Filmmaker AAWIFF) Hollywood Africans Films/TMI Media
Director-Behind The Scenes-Nas: Hip Hop is Dead Video Ill Will Music Group/Def Jam
Producer-Teen Summit (10 shows produced) Strange Fruit Films/BET Networks
Field Producer-Slow Your Roll Extreme Comedy” (reality hidden camera) Mad Vision Ent. /Lions Gate Ent.
Field Producer-Untitled Pilot Playboy Channel/Boom Pictures
Field Producer/Camera Op-Car Wars (reality car competition) Joy George Films/ESPN
Camera Operator-Mi Barrio (reality Pilot) YO Urban Latino, LLC
Camera Operator-Under The Crown” (reality pilot for Miss Teen Latina USA pageant) Yo Urban Latino, LLC
Field Producer/Camera Op-Bridezillas Season 3 September Films/We Network
Field Producer/Camera Op-Ashley Simpson- The Making of L.O.V.E Video” Universal Records
Field Director/Camera Op-B5 (Electronic Press Kit)” The House, Inc/Bad Boy Records
Field Producer-Weekend Vibe Heritage Network
Field Director/Camera Op-Nas Hip Hop Tour Documentary” Ill Will Films/Strange Fruit Films
Field Director/Camera Op-36 Mafia “Baby Mama” (Behind the scenes EPK) Dept. of Film
Producer/Editor-Notarized- Top 100 videos of 2012 (Segment Packages) BET Network
Segment Field Producer/Director Source All Access Heritage Network
2nd 2nd Assistant Director-Full Clip (feature film) Alabaster Productions/Immortal Entertainment
2nd Assistant Director- For Da Luv of Money” (feature film) Pee-Air Productions
Areas of Expertise
Producing & Directing
Digital Content Development
Creative Development Film, TV, Culinary
Field & Studio Production
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