As I sit on this flight, staring out at the clouds, I can’t help but thank God for all He’s doing in my life. My heart is full.
We’re officially in pre-production for Love Zuri, and it’s surreal. This story has lived in me for years, now it’s breathing, moving, and becoming real. I’m overwhelmed in the best way.
When my cousin and I started our production company, we had a vision. And, with faith, favor, and a phenomenal team, that vision is unfolding faster than we imagined. We’re on track with both projects on our slate, Love Zuri and Crossing Shadows. Stay tuned!
To @okematmoore and @love_nafi : I truly can’t thank you ladies enough for your brilliance, your heart, and your commitment. You’ve helped shape Love Zuri with such care and I’m so grateful to be building alongside you.
All Glory To God! Let’s Keep After It!
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s the trailer to ‘Love Song,’ an upcoming film written, directed and produced by Nofisat “Love Nafi” Almaroof.
Mohamed Williams and Okema T. Moore, who also serve as executive producer and producer respectively, lead a cast that includes Simone Posey, Adrian Arthur, Montana Monroe Jenkins, Ava Barnett, and Taylen Washington.
Love Song is a drama that explores the intersections ambition, intimacy, love, and legacy as a music producer wrestles with who he is and who he is expected to be.
Mathieu’s a successful music producer struggling to balance family, ambition, and marriage to his law-student wife, Tara. He’s eager to make the next hit that could launch his career to the next level, but he’s facing some major creative blocks. After a fender bender, he accidentally reconnects with Belinda, his former musical collaborator and old flame.
Passion and inspiration ignite as they briefly rekindle their creative and emotional connection in the recording studio. However, after nearly crossing a line, both realize they must honor their current commitments. The encounter spawns a hit song for Mathieu but leaves him questioning duty vs. desire.
Love Nafi (Nofisat Almaroof, MD) is a Nigerian-American filmmaker, writer, and a former family medicine physician & Army Major who now leads Love Nafi Productions. Her indie catalog includes three original docuseries, and several narrative shorts including Fit Focus Finesse, The Name = the Story, and award winning CROWN (2023) in partnership with Dove and The CROWN Act Coalition.
In case you missed it: Love Zuri is headlining the film screening at the Arts in Bloom Festival tomorrow! Huge thanks again to @queencityfilmfestnj !
Our leading lady, Montana Monroe Jenkins (@montana_monroej ), will be joining us! And that’s not all… our director, Okema T. Moore (@okematmoore ), and Nicole “Sassy” Harrison (@sassyfrizzle ), one of our co- producers, will also be there to celebrate!
This is the perfect opportunity to meet the creative team behind the vision. Come through, say hello, and celebrate neurodiversity with us!
Swipe left to see the work that happens when the cameras aren’t rolling, then check out the trailer for the finished vision of Love Zuri.
Catch us tomorrow!
🗓️ Sunday, May 17
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 @plantbasenj | 148 E 2nd St.
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We’re screening THIS SUNDAY, May 17 at 2PM! See details below!
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We are so excited to have been added as guest curators for the Arts in Bloom Festival presented by @downtownplainfieldnj taking place on this Sunday right in the heart of the Queen City.
Join us for a specially selected slate of family-friendly films that will heighten your emotions and warm your heart. These 5 short films cover a drama, music video, animation nuero divergent, and self-discovery.
SELECTIONS include
1.AUTUMN’S FANTASY by Plainfield filmmaker #afrolombian featuring @just.a.girl.growing.through.it
2. WXLFPACK - Directed by @director.ab performed by @iam.credle
3. CHOCOLATE WITH SPRINKLES @chocolatewsprinkles by @huriyyahmwright
4. ETHAN ART ADVENTURE @Ethan.art.venture by @nuria_dixon
4. NIÑA LINDA by @aileenpujols
5. LOVE ZURI by @okematmoore@lovezurifilm
Screenings will take place SUNDAY MAY 17
@plantbasenj
Located at
148 E. 2nd street
Plainfield NJ 07060
Join us for a day of family, fun, and community for FREE at this year’s ARTS IN BLOOM.
Thank you @abc7gmw for the warm welcome this morning! @ironkingmo and @love_nafi had a blast diving into the 'why' behind Love Zuri on Good Morning Washington.
Check out the full segment and our latest press update via the link in our bio! 🧩🔗
#LoveZuriFilm #InclusiveStorytelling #DMVFilm #AutismAcceptance #IndieFilm
Our creator, lead actor, and Executive Producer Mohamed Williams keeps it real 💯 on @quicksilvashow as he talks about fathers finding community while parenting a child on the spectrum. Stay tuned @lovezurifilm to get a closer glimpse into this special journey 🧩💙. Today we celebrate the last day Autism Awareness Month but the work continues! Love Zuri has major announcements coming soon. #autismawareness💙 #autismawarenessmonth #lovezurifilm
Catch our segment LIVE on @7newsdc Good Morning Washington (@abc7gmw ) at 10:40 AM!
Join @ironkingmo & @love_nafi as they dive into autism awareness and the heart behind our film Love Zuri. 🧩✨
#GoodMorningWashington #AutismAwareness #LoveZuri #ABC7 #SupportIndieFilm
@ironkingmo joined the team at @livinglocaldmv_ to share the “why” behind Love Zuri. This film is just the beginning of our journey into impactful, purpose-driven storytelling.
The full segment + the official article are now live on our site. Head to the link in our bio to see what we’ve been working on! #lovezurifilm #indiefilm #blackfilmmakers #autismawareness
So proud to announce that the driving force behind Love Zuri, Mohamed Williams (@ironkingmo ), will be featured on Living Local DMV (@livinglocaldmv_ )
He will be live on DCW50 this Monday, April 20th at 2 PM. Tune in!
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#LoveZuriFilm #IndieFilm #blackfilmmakers #AutismAwareness #autismdad
Thank you American Black Festival @americanblackfilmfestival , Jeff and Nicole Friday for creating these opportunities for us by us. This 30th anniversary homecoming is very special because it is truly a homecoming between our team, as we forged a special creative bond at ABFF last year. We’re excited to return to be a part of the prestigious series competition among other amazing filmmakers. Miami World Premiere here we go! See you soon. #abff2026
Director, Writer, Executive Producer- Love Nafi @love_nafi
Executive Producer, Lead Actor- Mohamed Williams @ironkingmo
Producer, Lead Actress- Okema T. Moore @okematmoore
Cast: Adrian Arthur @theadrianarthur
Simone Posey @posey_gal Montana Monroe Jenkins @montana_monroej
Ava Barnett @its.allava
Taylen Washington @taylentheactor
Producers: Agnes Erskine @kissmyaggie and Nadia Sasso @nadiamariesasso
Director Of Photography: Samson Binutu @samsonbinutu
Editor: Zan Gillies @zangillies
Composer/Music Supervisor: Curtis Richardson @curtisricha
Co- Producers: Cristina Encarnacion @criss_tinaa Nicole “Sassy” Harrison @sassyfrizzle
Tiffany Lipford @tiffanylove Meashel Gilliard @meashelmonique
Casting Director: Elsa Lathan @footprintscommunications
1st Assistant Camera: Alan Adeleke @alanadeleke
2nd Assistant Camera: Nicole “Sassy” Harrison @sassyfrizzle
Gaffers: Jeff Fitzgerald, Nate Airey
Key Grip: Ryan Clark
BBE/BBG Swing: Andrew Nagl
Sound Mixer/Boom: Camila Gomide
Assistant Director: Jamelah “Jamie” Fain @tigge1824
Script Supervisor: Saaret Yoseph @saaretsees
Hair and Wardrobe: Ikea Lowery @loclanguage
Makeup and Wardrobe: Kerla Pamphile @kerlamarie
Production/Set Design: Tobore Oweh
Key Production Assistants: Natalie Scott @leannascott1 and George Wayne Campbell @madman_in_a_box
Production Assistant: Krystle Johnson
BTS/Still Photography: Christine Folivi @folivifotos
