Writer, Film Producer, Actress, TV Host
Kweighbaye Kotee is a writer, film producer, TV host, actress, and entrepreneur. As the founder of the Bushwick Film Festival in Brooklyn and Starlit Pics, an LA-based production company, her film industry expertise has led to speaking invitations at prestigious events and institutions like TEDx talk, JPMorgan Chase, SAG-AFTRA, Google, Société Générale, Blackstone, and various universities. Her global impact includes co-producing a Un-backed women’s peace film festival in Liberia and leading a Masterclass on film festival strategy in South America.
Kotee’s commitment to empowering women of color and underrepresented voices in the industry has garnered her recognition in a national Delta and Popsugar Campaign and was awarded by Lucy Liu for her groundbreaking work.
Born in Liberia, West Africa, Kotee moved to the U.S. during the Liberian civil war. She attended public school in Newark, received a Wight Foundation scholarship to Blair Academy for high school, and graduated from NYU with a B.S. in Media, Culture, and Communications.
Currently, she is producing multiple sourced from BFF Alumni, and working on her first feature film, Saturn Returns — a compelling journey of an astronomer who travels to her late grandmother's West African village to seek guidance for a major life decision.
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WRITER/PRODUCER
As a Writer and Producer, I’m excited about sharing stories that bridge cultures, highlighting the beauty of our differences and the common ground we all share. Coming from a first-generation Liberian American background, I’m passionate about presenting the rich tapestry of African and immigrant cultures to the world. Feel free to check out my film site, linked below, to discover the projects I’m currently involved in!
TV HOST AND SPEAKER
As an NYU media and communications graduate, my work as a TV Host and Speaker/Moderator has centered on creating compelling narratives and guiding significant conversations. I've moderated panels featuring top talent and experts at institutions like SAG-AFTRA, and have presented at renowned colleges and organizations both in the U.S. and abroad, sharing my expertise in the film and entertainment industry.
ACTRESS
Acting has become an important part of my creative journey since I moved to Los Angeles. It has been fulfilling, allows me to connect with different parts of myself, and offers another opportunity for me to tell stories that matter. I've always enjoyed performing, whether it was playing basketball from a young age up to college, dancing in high school, or now, performing on the screen. Now, with increased confidence and rich life experiences, I am excited to further explore the nuances of acting and welcome all the possibilities it brings.