About iHeard Productions
Akela Heard
Founder/CEO
Akela Heard is an independent filmmaker, director, writer, and creative visionary from Mississippi, known for telling emotionally rich stories rooted in faith, resilience, and real life situations. As the founder of iHeard Productions, Akela is committed to creating impactful film, television, stage, and digital content that amplifies authentic voices and challenges audiences to see purpose beyond pain.
Driven by a belief that storytelling can heal, inspire, and transform, Akela uses her creative platform to foster community, uplift local talent, and spark conversations that matter. Whether behind the camera or leading a production from concept to completion, she remains dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and purpose.
Akela’s mission is simple yet powerful: to create stories that resonate, reflect real experiences, and remind audiences that even in life’s hardest moments, God is still present and every story is worth being heard.
iHeard Productions is a Mississippi-based independent film and media production company founded by filmmaker and creative visionary Akela Heard. Built on faith, authenticity, and bold storytelling, iHeard Productions exists to amplify voices that are often overlooked while creating impactful stories that resonate long after the credits roll.
Specializing in urban dramas, faith-based narratives, and emotionally grounded storytelling, iHeard Productions is committed to producing films, series, stage adaptations, and digital content that reflect real-life struggles, redemption, purpose, and hope. Every project is rooted in truth, raw, relatable, and intentional designed to spark conversation and inspire transformation.
From concept to completion, iHeard Productions prioritizes strong character development, meaningful themes, and cinematic visuals, while also cultivating a collaborative creative environment that empowers local talent both in front of and behind the camera.
At its core, iHeard Productions believes storytelling is more than entertainment. It’s ministry, healing, and legacy. Each project is a reminder that even in broken places, purpose still speaks… and when it does, it will be HEARD!