Sade Oyinade

Co-Showrunner of the first season, assisted with shaping the style and tone of the series. Vetted potential episodes, wrote detailed episode summaries for network approval and oversaw production, including producers and APs. Managed the story process: oversaw writers through their episodes, revised/re-wrote scripts and supervised edits. Maintained a legal grid and worked with the legal team to adjust episodes as needed.

Co-wrote and produced an award-winning short drama on gun violence in schools Assisted in securing funds, hired crew, managed post-production

Oversee producers through outline, interview and script process for hour long episodes of the award-winning music documentary series (Season 2 & 3). Approve final scripts, do re-writes as needed and oversee the edit. Produce, write and fully oversee my own episodes, build string-outs for walk and talk and musical performances (Season 1 & 2)

Directed episode 6 of a heist digital series about reformed African con men Worked with editor to shape the finished episode

Wrote and directed an award-winning short drama on first-generation Nigerian sisters and an impending wedding. Raised funds for the film and managed the budget. Worked with editor to shape the film and craft a creative trailer.

Produced one-hour documentaries on prominent R&B, hip hop, gospel, funk entertainers. Wrote outlines and conducted interviews in the field. Wrote six-act scripts and oversaw the edit. (Season 2 - Season 9)

Produced an episode dedicated to the history of hate crimes in America, interviewed law enforcement, prosecutors, family and others involved with each hate crime Directed re-enactments of each case and worked with a stunt coordinator

Worked with Producer to generate ideas of best talent to seek out for individual segments of a 2 hour, 30th anniversary special for BET. Booked A-list and other talent related to various subjects and set up interviews.

Produced and directed a short film on HIV/AIDS. Also cast the film, hired all crew and raised money for production.

Secured and scheduled interviews for music-themed documentary show for episodes on singers Minnie Riperton, Florence Ballad and 70s funk group Rose Royce. Acquired/cleared footage and photos. Managed budget for acquired materials. Performed research as needed and fact checked scripts.

Located related subjects to interview and booked interviews for 2 separate episodes on Robert "Midget" Molley and Willie Lloyd. Researched and acquired/cleared footage, photos and music and other relevant material. Maintained episode budgets.

Located related subjects to interview and booked interviews for 2 separate episodes on Melvin Williams and Frank Lucas. Researched and acquired/cleared footage, photos and music and other relevant material. Maintained episode budgets. Fact checked scripts for all 10 episodes of season 2 episodes.

Prepared all travel arrangements for cast, talent, and executives. Provided support for 7 shooting crews and 5 producing teams. Supervised production assistants. Assisted production manager with wrapping out the show.