Award-winning director, actor, writer, producer, and singer from New Orleans.
Celebrated for her multidimensional storytelling across film, audio, and music, Renée’s career began with her role as Raelette Pat Lyle in the Academy Award-winning film Ray. She has since earned acclaim for her documentaries Crepe Covered Sidewalks and Ode to Joy, the latter winning the 2022 Maui Film Festival Audience Award. A seasoned performer, Renée has also released two albums, Voodoo Queen, All About Love, and a third coming in 2025.
Currently, Renée is an executive producer and lead actor in Red for Revolution, a Tribeca Festival award-winning narrative audio drama exploring intergenerational stories of Black women, liberation, and love, set to release on PRX’s Radiotopia Presents. As the founder of Meta Mana Media, Renée produces impactful content across platforms, collaborating with creatives and brands to tell bold, transformative stories that celebrate and serve our collective humanity.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Divine Ratio of Love
Renée Wilson has joined forces with Grammy-nominated musical artist Jeff Oster to create a compelling new project, Divine Ratio of Love, set for release on August 29, 2025. The album presents a fresh and cinematic reimagining of timeless love songs, blending Wilson’s emotive vocal presence with Oster’s signature trumpet and flugelhorn sound. Together, they craft a collection that is both intimate and expansive, offering listeners a soulful journey through themes of connection, longing, and beauty.
Website: DivineRatioMusic.com
Red for Revolution
2024 Tribeca Festival award-winning Red for Revolution is a six-part audio drama centering intergenerational stories of Black women, love, and liberation starring Jordan Hull, Loretta Devine, S. Epatha Merkerson, Rutina Wesley, Renée Wilson, Alimi Ballard, Jennifer Beals, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Danny Glover, Vanessa E. Williams, adrienne maree brown, Caro Guzmán, Don Daniels, and more.
Website: RedforRevolution.com
Listen on Spotify: Series Premiere Feb. 4th on PRX’s Radiotopia Presents!