Nicole Taylor-Roberts, a remarkably talented and versatile individual, has successfully accomplished the prestigious Sony Diverse Director's Program, a highly respected and coveted achievement, in the year 2016.
Taylor-Roberts, a distinguished alumna of Columbia University's School of the Arts, has leveraged her academic background in the Film program, spearheaded by the Office of the Dean of Diversity and Student Affairs, to meticulously craft a diverse array of captivating short films that have garnered widespread acclaim and numerous awards at prestigious film festivals.
One of her most remarkable and notable short films, which has garnered significant attention and acclaim, is Botes al Amanecer, a cinematic masterpiece that showcases the exceptional talent of the renowned actor Jose Yenque.
Taylor-Roberts has garnered recognition and acclaim from a diverse array of prestigious organizations, including the esteemed National Foundation for the Arts, the prominent NAACP, the prominent ABC-Disney Talent Development initiative, the noteworthy New York Women in Film and Television organization, and the acclaimed Adrienne Shelly Foundation, with a notable nomination for Best Female Director.
Taylor-Roberts, a highly accomplished and multifaceted creative professional, has built a reputation for herself through her production company, Rocketlight Films, by partnering with a diverse array of prominent clients, including Sony Pictures, a global leader in the entertainment industry, New York Fashion Week, a premier platform for showcasing the latest trends and designs in the world of fashion, General Motors, a pioneering force in the automotive sector, and Nike, a renowned sports brand, for whom she crafted a thought-provoking and impactful Black History Month campaign, featuring none other than the celebrated basketball player Kevin Durant, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation.
Taylor-Roberts' most recent cinematic endeavour, Slumflower, is a thought-provoking short film that meticulously dissects the widespread misconceptions surrounding life in public housing, shedding light on the often-misunderstood experiences of those residing within these communities.
Taylor-Roberts has been diligently working on her feature script, A Girl from Haiti, which garnered significant recognition in 2015 when it was invited to participate in the esteemed NALIP Diverse Women in Media Residency Lab.
