Biography

Nina Yang Bongiovi is a BAFTA-nominated producer with a stellar reputation for having in-depth knowledge of film financing, creative and physical producing, and a knack for discovering talent, like that of Ryan Coogler (Marvel's Black Panther), whose first film, Fruitvale Station (2013) was produced by Nina and her producing partner, Forest Whitaker, under their banner Significant Productions.

Nina has produced a number of critically acclaimed films by auteur filmmakers, including Dope (2015) by Rick Famuyiwa, Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015) by Chloe Zhao, Roxanne Roxanne (2018) by Michael Larnell, and Sorry to Bother You (2018) by Boots Riley. Nina also produced Rebecca Hall's directorial debut, Passing (2021), based on Nella Larsen's renowned Harlem Renaissance novel which was released globally by Netflix and went on to garner over 29 award wins and 120 nominations; she also executive produces the premium TV series, "Godfather of Harlem." Her mission is to create opportunities and push inclusivity for underrepresented narratives and storytellers by championing culturally significant films and television shows starring BIPOC talent, alongside diversified representation behind the camera.

Nina is a board member of The Oscar Grant Foundation, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE), and The Producers Guild of America. She is also a voting member of The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences' (AMPAS) Producers Branch and the Television Academy. She received her graduate degree in Entertainment Management from the Annenberg School at the University of Southern California, and serves as the Associate Chair at the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC's School of Cinematic Arts.
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