Nina Louise

Screenwriter | Creator of Amara: Armor of Light | Creating Stories That Explore Faith, Culture, Family & Resilience

Torrance, California, United States

About

I’m a screenwriter focused on elevated, character-driven drama that blends historical settings with supernatural and psychological elements. My work centers on women navigating invisibility, survival, and identity—often drawing from overlooked histories, including the intersections between Black and Asian experiences. Influenced by Korean dramas, thrillers, and emotionally grounded storytelling, I’m drawn to stories that explore memory, trauma, and what it means to be seen. I recently began sharing my original series Sea of Dead Souls, a one-hour supernatural drama set during the Great Migration, following a young woman haunted by the spirits of those who never made it out of the South. Open to representation, collaboration, and industry connections.

Experience

  • Screenwriter at Freelance | Self-Employed
    2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Developed multiple original pilots and series concepts. Specialized in historical, supernatural, and character-driven drama. Creator of Sea of Dead Souls (1-hour supernatural drama). Experienced in writing series bibles, pitch materials, and pilot scripts.

  • English Second Language Instructor at SIBA
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Narrative Content Strategist (Independent Practice) at Self-directed Projects
    Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    ● Develop communications strategies and messaging frameworks aligned to launch moments, brand positioning, and long-term reputation goals. ● Identify compelling story angles and craft structured narratives that support media outreach and audience engagement. ● Produce briefing materials, structured messaging documents, and long-form content to support brand visibility and executive presence. ● Monitor cultural trends, media conversations, and audience sentiment to inform positioning and messaging decision.

  • Instructor at Nova Language School
    Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 · 6 mos

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa (Part-time · 1 yr)
    • Research Content Creator
      Feb 2022 - Aug 2022 · 7 mos

      For The Commission on Racism and Bias, I created a newsletter for faculty, students and staff to increase their knowledge and equip them with skills to combat racism and bias on campus and in their personal lives. This newsletter consisted on book recommendations, podcasts, workshops and lectures. I also marketed published material from faculty and staff on social media platforms and email marketing campaigns. Creating lists of books and other avenues for staff, faculty and students to educate themselves on racism on and off campus. Marketing materials: flyers, social media videos, YouTube videos to market upcoming books from UHM personal and students.

    • Graduate Research Assistant/Teacher
      Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr

      Research workshops and articles to assist faculty and staff in becoming aware of race and prejudices on campus and surrounding areas. Promote novella which showcased racism during the Jim Crow era. Developed documents and presentations to support the findings for the Commission on Racism and Bias. A teacher's assistant in English 101/190 and a Graduate Research Assistant with The Commission on Racism and Bias.