Sonya Wells is a multitalented individual with a remarkable track record in directing, producing, writing, and production design that spans back to 2002. Her journey as a passionate storyteller commenced from a young age, as she captivated audiences on stage as a dancer. With a keen understanding of the importance of maintaining a compelling narrative rhythm, she has consistently produced award-winning content across many mediums over the last twenty years.

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Recently, Wells worked as an Art Director on Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Assisted Living TV series. Sonya has happily navigated her career back to what makes her incredibly happy: working in film.

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Her diverse portfolio includes projects for non-profit organizations, health initiatives, commercials, social media campaigns, TV, narratives, and documentaries. Notably, Sonya recently curated a series of impactful interviews for Unilever that shed light on the challenges faced by the unhoused during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, she successfully produced Mobilize for Good content videos as part of Walden University's community initiative campaign.

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Sonya has extensive experience directing health commercials and marketing campaigns that have won recognition in the health sector, particularly at the RBNA from 2018 to 2020. In a significant project for Start Recovery Center in NY, she directed testimonies documenting addiction and the journey to recovery. This ultimately contributed to the center securing a multi-faceted contract with the state of New York in 2014. 

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In the past, she collaborated with Hollywood director Gina Prince-Bythewood. Sonya shares co-director credit for the opening commencement video of The Glamour Women of the Year Awards Show at Carnegie Hall in 2009.

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Her influence in the field extends globally, as she has led production teams in the Caribbean, Central, and South America through grant-funded programs focused on health advocacy. Sonya's work encompasses media content addressing social issues, sexual health, youth trends, women empowerment, and civil rights. Noteworthy creations include "Not to Me" (a 60-minute narrative), "Tribes" (a 3-part series), and "Xpress" (a 6-part documentary series) on sexual health for UNICEF in partnership with the MTV/Staying Alive Foundation. The Xpress docu-series secured its first Silver Medal at the World New Media Film Festival in Hamburg, Germany, in 2008.

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Sonya served as the associate producer and project manager for the award-winning film short "Reflections." This initiative, a national writing contest promoting HIV/AIDS awareness among teens, was funded by The Kaiser Family Foundation and BET's Rap it Up Campaign. In 2007, "Reflections" garnered an Emmy for Best Community Service Campaign in the Humanitarian, Public, and Community Service category.