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Jamilla Dumbuya

Development Executive, 22Summers

Jamilla Dumbuya is a Development Executive at 22Summers, where she works alongside a talented team to create exceptional factual series that prioritize powerful, character-driven storytelling. Her expertise lies in crafting narratives that connect emotionally with audiences, blending complex themes with relatable human experiences.

Her career includes key contributions to a range of acclaimed projects, such as the Grierson-nominated Fight School for BBC and Elba Vs Block for Roku. As Executive Producer on the drama docu-series ERASED: WW2's HEROES OF COLOR for Nat Geo/Disney+, Jamilla played a pivotal role in bringing this groundbreaking series to life, which was recognized with an Indie Spirit Award nomination. Additionally, her involvement in the powerful series Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music earned a nomination at the Canadian Screen Awards.

Dedicated to advancing diversity and creating opportunities for emerging talent, Jamilla is passionate about amplifying marginalized voices in the industry and ensuring that every project she works on has a meaningful impact. Her collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality documentary storytelling make her a rising voice in the field.