ABOUT

Sade Ndya is an LA based Cinematographer, who also specializes in Fine Art and Community Organizing. Sade’s creative style is grounded in surreal-like imagery, intricate attention to production design and dynamic lighting dedicated to portraying the beauty in being black. American Cinematographer has named Sade Ndya as a '2023 ASC Rising Star' for her recent advancements in cinematography.

Through her organizing work, Sade works with Made In Her Image, a non-profit that provides women and non-binary youth of color with education, resources and industry opportunities in film, media, and technology. Their programs have expanded with partnerships from companies like Panavision, A24, and Sundance.

Sade is represented by The Gersh Agency. Her work has been published on platforms like The LA Times and Netflix, where her work was highlighted in the recent documentary Strong Black Lens. She has freelanced working for companies like BET, Disney, NBC, Hillman Grad and Hoorae. Her recent film, Soñadora, had its debut premiere at Tribeca Film Festival and is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Ndya's most recent video installation, "Re-Imagining Black ___" just finished a month long exhibition at WACO Theater Center in Los Angeles, curated by Tina Knowles Lawson.

Affiliations

The ICFC, Creative Solutions, The JTC List, SPORAS

Exhibitions

2023 "Re-Imagining Black ___", Witness at WACO Theater Center

2019 "Bloody Gums", 100 Portraits

2018 "A Weary Performance", Represent: Power in Color

Press

Netflix x Strong Black Lead: Strong Black Lens

Grass-Roots Networks Boosting Diversity on Hollywood Film & TV Crews, LA TIMES

BLACK CREATORS x BEATS FLEX, Beats By Dre

Black Creators Fund Recipient , Halsey

Interview with Sade Ndya, PANAVISION