Taliyah Whitaker

Taliyah Whitaker is a filmmaker and alumna of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with extensive acting and filmmaking experience. Combines more than 15 years of front-of-camera work with 8+ years of filmmaking experience. Recognized for organization, communication, adaptability, and collaborative problem-solving.

Food Network Development & Production Intern - Warner Brothers Discovery - New York, NY

(2025-06 - 2025-12)

• Completed administrative and organizational tasks including note-taking, calendar coordination, and timeline management
• Conducted research on potential talent and reviewed casting pitches
• Reviewed episodes and edits while providing notes, recommendations, and feedback
• Participated in development discussions and pitch meetings
• Created pitch decks and presentation materials for development teams

Talent & Casting Support Experience - Warner Brothers Discovery - New York, NY

• Assisted with in-person auditions and reviewed self-taped submissions
• Documented audition feedback and actor performance evaluations
• Covered Broadway and Off-Broadway productions to identify potential talent opportunities

Production Intern - Big Mouth Productions - New York, NY

(2022-03 - 2022-06)

• Supported pre-production, production, and post-production documentary work
• Assisted with production company administrative functions
• Participated in professional development opportunities

Teacher Assistant - Ghetto Film School x Ramaz School - New York, NY

(2022-03 - 2022-06)

• Taught production fundamentals for student projects
• Supported development of collaborative media projects focused on cultural exchange

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Film & Television Production - New York University – Tisch School of the Arts

Advanced Screenwriting - New York University – Tisch School of the Arts