Kiyoka Rhodes

Emmy nominee and award-winning filmmaker Kiyoka "Kex" Rhodes is a writer, producer, and director of films, commercials, and branded content for multi-screen platforms. She attended American University's School of Communication in Washington, D.C., earning a Bachelor's Degree in Film & Media Arts with a minor in Graphic Design. She has produced and directed with networks such as The CW Network (DCW50), Comcast Spotlight (now known as Effectv / Mnemonic Agency), BBC Studios, and online with 60 Second Docs. Her work has featured celebrities such as Denzel Washington, Mandy Moore, Don Cheadle, Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga. In addition, Rhodes has a background in public relations. At the American Bar Association, she issued press releases, produced videos, and photographed important personnel at ABA events such as a Supreme Court Justice and congressmen at the United States Capitol. In 2019, Rhodes received an Emmy nomination for a suicide/substance abuse prevention PSA campaign entitled "BTheOne". Apart from television and branded content, Rhodes is a creative entrepreneur, graphic designer and storyteller. Her directorial film work includes a comedy short film "Donut Give Up!" a 2021 Official Selection at the Oscar-qualifying film-festival HollyShorts Monthly Screenings as well as DC Black Film Festival and Awesome Con. Her other work includes a short film "Xosphere", winner at Rosebud Film Festival 2017. After receiving several awards and recognition, her domestic violence awareness short film "Tunnel Vision" ended its festival run at the 2017 Global Impact Film Festival in Washington, D.C. Rhodes is the Founder and Creative Director of Kex Studios-a full-service production company specializing in film & video, branded content, and graphic design. While in development of her first feature film and in the fundraising phase of her upcoming short film, "Desolate Dreams", she aims to continue using the art of film to tell stories with purpose and impact. #keepitmoving