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 hand-crafting ceramics for ASHAKI, serving as a literacy tutor 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 (Apple TV)
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)