Antoniette Wilson is an African-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1979 and raised in nearby Camden, New Jersey. She attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she obtained a degree in Communications and Film Studies.
Wilson’s first feature film, “The Perfect Score,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015 and was nominated for a Grand Jury Prize. The movie was a coming-of-age drama that focused on five high school students who band together to steal a high-stakes test.
In 2017, Wilson directed two episodes of the popular television drama, “Empire.” She was nominated for an Emmy for her work on the series.
In 2018, Wilson directed her second feature film, “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.” The film was a critical and box office success, earning Wilson a nomination for Best Director at the Independent Spirit Awards.
In 2020, Wilson directed the film adaptation of the novel, “The Sun is Also a Star.” The film stars Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton, and tells the story of two teens who fall in love in one day.
Wilson is currently in development on her third feature, “The Newcomers.” The film is set in the 1970s and follows two African-Americans as they move to a white suburb in search of a better life.
Wilson is passionate about telling stories that focus on diverse characters and that bring about a sense of hope and optimism. She believes that her films can have a positive impact on society and can help to create a more inclusive and equitable world.
Wilson is an inspiration to many, particularly members of the African-American community. She has shown that through hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
