Dwight Wilson II

Writer, director, and producer Dwight Wilson II is native of Oklahoma City, OK, by way of Atlanta, GA, where he attended Georgia State University as a film major. Dwight is known for as the Behind-The-Scenes documentary director for Nate Parker's record breaking Sundance hit, 'The Birth of a Nation'. Dwight later relocated to Auckland, New Zealand transitioning into acting. He appeared in films such as, 'Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America' (Sony, ABC) and 'Bridge to Terabithia' (Disney). In 2007, Dwight shot his first short-film 'The Return', a suspense- thriller that follows an adolescent girl and her father, a widowed molecular biologist. The film was shot in Auckland, Dwight was supported by a respectful production crew, colleagues of the great filmmaker Peter Jackson. He would make history as the first African-American to write, produce and direct a film in New Zealand. He later began his film career by establishing his own production company Innervision Filmworks, Inc. His most recent success came as the Behind-The-Scenes documentary director for Nate Parker's record breaking Sundance hit, 'The Birth of a Nation'. Dwight captured the enigmatic experience of Nate Parker's journey from the humble start to the epic finish. Dwight now resides in Los Angeles, today he focuses on projects that embody faith-based and impactful stories. He desires to give back to the those who lack hope & vision, specifically the youth and impoverished communities, by if nothing else, affording others great opportunities that were not available to him.