Mission
Following the rules gets boring
At Love Nafi Productions we value and uplift disruptors, rebels, underdogs, and overachievers who challenge the status quo in order to live their best lives. Our team includes multifaceted and tenacious human beings in front of and behind the camera. We create and produce work that is bold, authentic, visceral, and innovative across scripted and unscripted mediums. We create exceptional love stories that center community, resilience, and social impact.
Our Team
Love Nafi
Founder & CEO
Cristina Encarnacion
Head of Strategy & COO
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SCRIPTED, UNSCRIPTED, EDITORIAL, MUSIC VIDEOS, AND BRANDED CONTENT
SCRIPTED, UNSCRIPTED, EDITORIAL, MUSIC VIDEOS, AND BRANDED CONTENT
Services
No matter the project, we direct undeniable work with confidence, attention to detail, and signature style.
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Film & Creative Direction
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Full Service Production
Full service production from conception to final delivery. We combine creativity with logistics to bring your vision to life.
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Expert Writing
Scriptwriting and copywriting that turn ideas into stories with precision and voice. We shape the words that carry your vision.
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Consulting & Strategy
Creative consulting from a Multihyphenate® team that helps take any idea or project to the next level.
Expert
Writing
Consulting
& Strategy
Selected Work
Love Song
A married music producer’s morning commute takes a turn when he runs into a former flame, forcing him to choose between family, creative passion, and a love he left behind. Love Song is a scripted drama that explores the intersections of ambition, intimacy, love and legacy, as a Black male musician wrestles with who he is and who he is expected to be. It’s a radical, unconventional love story and American Black Film Festival Grand Jury Episodic Prize Nominee.
Official Selections: American Black Film Festival, Atlanta Shortsfest, Military & Veteran Entertainment Awards, Detroit Black Film Festival, Urban Black Film Festival
Crown
Inspired by the C.R.O.W.N Act which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, CROWN tells the story of an aspiring young Ballet dancer trying to tame her hair into submission as she embarks on the most important audition of her life. CROWN is a coming of age story for all ages to enjoy. It is an ode to black hair and black girls who do ballet. With an all Black cast and original music by Agyakomah, this short film celebrates Black Hair, Black Dance and Black Excellence.
Official Selections: Reel Sisters of the Diaspora, Black Girls Rock, Artomatic, Heritage, Prince George’s and New York African Film Festival
Love Zuri
Love Zuri is a family drama inspired by the real-life journey of a father learning to understand and connect with his autistic daughter. A two time Telly Award Winner for outstanding direction and social impact, Love Zuri is a heartwarming story celebrating neurodiversity.
Official Selections: Diversity IN Cannes Short film Showcase, Car Pool’s Drive-In Film Festival, Avalon Film Festival, Detroit Black Film Festival, Sayville International Film Festival, Urban Film Festival, Urbanfest 360 Film Festival
Shades The DMV
Shades the DMV is a new age story about Afro millennials starting a creative collective and delving into concepts of culture, race, and heritage while living in the DC metropolitan area. The show is an unscripted self-contained docu-series.
Aisha (in development)
With the hopes of proving her independence and launching her fashion empire, a naive Muslimah becomes entangled in scamming and romance after she starts working at a notorious restaurant frequented by the elite.
The Name = The Story
The Name = The Story tells the unique story of Tobore Oweh, a Nigerian American who struggles with her artistic conquest after she learns about the termination of the DACA program.
Brands
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