Neema Barnette

Neema Barnette

Neema Barnette is a notable film director, and the first African American woman sitcom director. Among first, Barnette was the first African American woman to get a three picture deal with Sony. Currently Barnette devotes her time at the Harlem Lite Production ( 1997 - Present ), as well as her own company Harlem Girl Productions Corporation ( 1990 - Present ). Barnette's work includes a mixture of film and television sitcoms. Some of the most prominent were shows from "A Different World," "The Cosby Show," "The Glimore Girls," and "7th Heaven." Barnette has directed eight television films and two feature films. Her films included "Civil Brand," and "Spirit Lost." Much of her work has won her numerous awards, honors, and nominations. Some of her triumphs include and Emmy Award for her afterschool special "To Be A Man," two NAACP Image Awards, Official Sundance Film Festival Award among many more.