Taylor K. Shaw-Omachonu is a Forbes 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment honoree, Shadow & Act Rising Executive Award winner, and the founder of award-winning animation studio, BWA Studios. She is currently the head of the Film category at Kickstarter, where she brings her expertise as an artist, entertainment company owner, and brand builder to support artists with navigating the evolving film landscape.

With years of experience in strategic operations and project management, Taylor specializes in driving innovation, optimizing workflows, and delivering large-scale, high-impact initiatives. She has scaled BWA Studios from a self-funded startup to a competitive agency that has developed strategic partnerships with global brands, and managed sizable budgets to achieve business objectives.

Taylor’s passion for storytelling extends to her work as a writer and creator. She has penned a feature film for actor and activist Kendrick Sampson and is actively developing multiple TV shows and feature films. Her work advancing inclusion in media has been featured in Deadline Hollywood, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and more.

Taylor’s mission is to create liberating narratives and drive meaningful change in the media industry. She is committed to utilizing her expertise in strategy and operations to help shape the future of entertainment.