Hi, I’m Nina Pemberton, a creative producer, cinematographer, and storyteller based in New York City. I’ve been filming since before I can remember, and I started working on sets at 14. I studied film at Wesleyan University, where I also fell in love with American Sign Language. Since then, I’ve been building a career at the intersection of filmmaking, access, and impact, always drawn to the stories that haven’t been told yet.

My background is rooted in production and cinematography, though along the way, I’ve also worked across editing, development, and strategy at places like VICE, Paradigm Talent Agency, and Park Slope Productions. I’ve pitched original shows, edited interviews and vlogs, and created content for nonprofits and campaigns. I’ve been a camera assistant, a strategist, and a one-person production team. I like being where the story is.

Right now, I work at a Black-owned social impact firm, creating and managing content for a range of clients. I’m also the co-founder of AnthropoCine, a nonprofit documentary production company based in New York City. Our mission is to use the power of film to drive action for social and environmental justice. We tell stories that matter—amplifying marginalized voices, highlighting urgent issues, and helping people feel connected, informed, and empowered to make a difference.

Outside of work, I’m watching a movie every day in 2025 (and writing about a lot of them), cheering competitively with an LGBTQ+ team that raises money for G.L.I.T.S., and continuing to study and use ASL, a language that’s deeply shaped how I think about communication and visual storytelling. I’m also on a personal journey with my body, with rest, with healing, and with joy.

For me, storytelling isn’t just a way to express myself. It’s a way to shift culture, build connection, and make space for voices that are too often left out. Film is how I survive, how I show care, and how I imagine better worlds.