Vulnerable. Inquisitive. Authentic. 

Nia Fairweather is an award-winning Actress (A New York Christmas Wedding, The Roe Effect, Paralysis) and Writer (Four Seasons, OORDEEL) known for the emotional range, authenticity and unique perspective she brings to each story.

You can watch Nia doing what she loves on Netflix, Amazon, AspireTV and by checking out her performance reel.

Currently, Nia is developing OORDEEL, the feature film adaptation of her viral short film and episodic expansion of Four Seasons via her production company, Smith&Grace.

When Nia is not on set or at her desk penning new worlds, she can be found in her pottery studio, serving unhoused neighbors or chillaxing with loved ones over cups of chai tea.

Follow her journey on Instagram, Facebook and by signing up for her monthly offering, VESSEL.


AWARDS & HONORS

PARALYSIS (Amazon)

WINNER- Best Actress Short, Las Vegas Black Film Festival

THE ROE EFFECT (Vimeo)

WINNER – Best Narrative Short, Urbanworld Film Festival

WINNER – Best Short Film HBO Short Film Competition, American Black Film Festival

WINNER – Jury Award for Best Short Film, Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

WINNER – Chessie Award for Best Short, Cine Slam Film Festival

FEATURED – Festival de Cannes’ Court Métrage/ Short Film Corner

four seasons

WINNER - Audience Choice Award, Chicago Southland International Film Festival

WINNER - Director’s Choice Award, Diversity in Cannes

WINNER - Best Original Score, Diversity in Cannes

NOMINEE - Best Writing, Diversity in Cannes

A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS WEDDING (Netflix)

NOMINEE - Best Narrative Feature, Urbanworld Film Festival

NOMINEE - Best Feature Film, HBO Competition, Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival

NOMINEE - Best Feature, New York Latino Film Festival

(written & produced by Nia Fairweather)