Ayoka Chenzira
- Known For
- Directing
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Active Years
- 1979–2023 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 54 credits in database
Directing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 54 credits
Biography
Ayoka Chenzira works in directing. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Archytele tracks 54 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Beacon 23 · Director
A League of Their Own · DirectorKindred · Director
Toon In with Me4400 · Director
Dynasty · Director
Greenleaf · Director
HERadventure · DirectorHERadventure · Executive Producer
In the Rivers of Mercy AngstIn the Rivers of Mercy Angst · WriterIn the Rivers of Mercy Angst · ProducerIn the Rivers of Mercy Angst · DirectorIn the Rivers of Mercy Angst · Special Effects
Alma's Rainbow · DirectorAlma's Rainbow · ProducerAlma's Rainbow · WriterSnowfire · WriterSnowfire · Producer
MOTV (My Own TV)MOTV (My Own TV) · DirectorMOTV (My Own TV) · ProducerMOTV (My Own TV) · Additional Photography
Williamswood · DirectorWilliamswood · Camera OperatorWilliamswood · EditorPull Your Head to the Moon: Stories of Creole Women · DirectorPull Your Head to the Moon: Stories of Creole Women · Adaptation
Zajota and the Boogie Spirit · DirectorZajota and the Boogie Spirit · StoryZajota and the Boogie Spirit · Art DesignerZajota and the Boogie Spirit · AnimationZajota and the Boogie Spirit · Camera Operator
The Lure and the Lore · DirectorThe Lure and the Lore · ProducerThe Lure and the Lore · Camera OperatorThe Lure and the Lore · Editor
Secret Sounds Screaming: The Sexual Abuse of Children · Director
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People · DirectorHair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People · ProducerHair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People · WriterHair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People · AnimationHair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People · Art Designer
Syvilla: They Dance To Her DrumSyvilla: They Dance To Her Drum · DirectorSyvilla: They Dance To Her Drum · Camera OperatorSyvilla: They Dance To Her Drum · SoundSyvilla: They Dance To Her Drum · Producer
Full Filmography
54 titles- Beacon 23 (2023) Director
- A League of Their Own (2022) Director
- Kindred (2022) Director
- Toon In with Me (2021) as Self
- 4400 (2021) Director
- Dynasty (2017) Director
- Greenleaf (2016) Director
- HERadventure (2013) Director
- HERadventure (2013) Executive Producer
- In the Rivers of Mercy Angst (1996) as Narrator
- In the Rivers of Mercy Angst (1996) Writer
- In the Rivers of Mercy Angst (1996) Producer
- In the Rivers of Mercy Angst (1996) Director
- In the Rivers of Mercy Angst (1996) Special Effects
- Alma's Rainbow (1994) Director
- Alma's Rainbow (1994) Producer
- Alma's Rainbow (1994) Writer
- Snowfire (1994) Writer
- Snowfire (1994) Producer
- Snowfire (1994) Director of Photography
- Snowfire (1994) Director
- MOTV (My Own TV) (1993) as Anti-Hero
- MOTV (My Own TV) (1993) Director
- MOTV (My Own TV) (1993) Producer
- MOTV (My Own TV) (1993) Additional Photography
- Williamswood (1992) Director
- Williamswood (1992) Camera Operator
- Williamswood (1992) Editor
- Pull Your Head to the Moon: Stories of Creole Women (1992) Director
- Pull Your Head to the Moon: Stories of Creole Women (1992) Adaptation
- Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989) Director
- Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989) Story
- Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989) Art Designer
- Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989) Animation
- Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989) Camera Operator
- Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989) Editor
- Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989) Producer
- Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989) Executive Producer
- The Lure and the Lore (1988) Director
- The Lure and the Lore (1988) Producer
- The Lure and the Lore (1988) Camera Operator
- The Lure and the Lore (1988) Editor
- Secret Sounds Screaming: The Sexual Abuse of Children (1986) Director
- Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) Director
- Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) Producer
- Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) Writer
- Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) Animation
- Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) Art Designer
- Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) Editor
- Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum (1979) as Narrator
- Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum (1979) Director
- Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum (1979) Camera Operator
- Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum (1979) Sound
- Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum (1979) Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ayoka Chenzira best known for?
Ayoka Chenzira is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A League of Their Own (2022), Kindred (2022), 4400 (2021), Dynasty (2017).
When and where was Ayoka Chenzira born?
Ayoka Chenzira was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How many credits does Ayoka Chenzira have?
Ayoka Chenzira has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2023.
What is Ayoka Chenzira's background in cinema and television?
Ayoka "Ayo" Chenzira (born November 8, 1953) is an independent African-American producer, film and television director, animator, writer, experimental filmmaker, and transmedia storyteller. She is the first African American woman animator and one of a handful of Black experimental filmmakers working since the late 1970...
Ayoka Chenzira by the numbers
54credits
47films
7TV series
1979–2023active years
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