Nikki (Nikila) Cole is an award-winning writer, producer, and director. An acclaimed choreographer, she transitioned into film, directing WANDERINGS: A JOURNEY TO CONNECT, (PBS/Vision TV), PAUL’S PIECE OF SKY (PBS – Struggling African American Dance Co.) and INTIMACIES (Bravo, Best Audience vote Doc, Palm Springs International Film Fest), the CSA nominated TESSA AND SCOTT about Olympic ice dancers (W Network), and KEEPING CANADA ALIVE (CBC). Her short drama MY FATHER, JOE (story by Jack Engelhard, won five international awards and is available on The Movie Channel and Amazon Prime). She has been a writer, producer, and director of over 15 successful unscripted series including ICE ROAD TRUCKERS and STORAGE WARS, and is currently developing two drama series, two features, and a documentary. She recently directed two episodes of the comedic drama THE NEXT STEP (Family Channel and BBC Kids). Her pilot script SERPENT QUEEN won Best TV Pilot Screenplay at Oaxaca in 2018, and THE BRIDE’S WEDDING won Best Feature Screenplay at Jogja International Film Fest in Indonesia. She also provides charitable services to a rural village in Eastern Kenya: www.tonembee.com.