My name is Mykaila Courteney Williams

& I am an LA based lighting technician.

As of 2023, I am one of the newest members of IATSE Local 728.

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See My Work​

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As a Black, queer abolitionist and community builder, I direct light 

to help audiences imagine a better world for Black people.

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While at USC Film School, I held various leadership roles, gained experience consulting on high-profile issues of diversity,

equity, and inclusion and produced a senior thesis project.

 

After graduating in 2017, I began my producing journey. I specialized in assisting production teams, account teams, and creative teams to ensure the creation of quality media products that are on time and on budget. I interned at companies like MACRO and Refinery29, assistant coordinated AT&T/Fullscreen HelloLab projects, and I independently produced several shorts and music videos.

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At the turn of the COVID-19 pandemic and amidst a heightened global focus on race, I took a leap of faith in a different direction to further develop my skills that more tangibly serve my community. As of 2023, I am one of the newest members of IATSE Local 728.

 

I love working with Black independent creatives, grassroots organizations and Black owned businesses.

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When I'm not lighting or shooting, I'm serving the community

 with my sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,

reading, helping develop All In the Family Productions

or making you a cup of specialty coffee.

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I am currently working in Los Angeles, CA.