Dionna McMillian

Dionna McMillian is a L.A. based comedy director and writer. She is currently on the festival circuit with the digital series pilot, The Next Right Thing (TNRT). TNRT is the official selection of two Academy Award qualifying festivals, nominated for Best Pilot at the 2018 NYC Webfest, and Best Dramedy at the 2019 Miami Webfest. Prior to the success of The Next Right Thing, she was best known for her short comedy film, Love, New York. It screened at multiple film festivals and was distributed by Issa Rae Productions. She also directed season one of Plant-Based by Nafsika, an A&E FYI series. Dionna is currently in post for her short comedy, Such A Deal. She also has several projects in development, including Season 1 of The Next Right Thing, a travel docuseries Maiden Voyage, and a short drama, Call Me Chad. She enjoys creating projects that explore identity through a comedic and sometimes dramatic lens.