Knial Saunders is an award-winning writer-director-producer whose work often explores themes of humanism, multicultural identity, sexuality, and religion.

Knial is a distinguished alumnus of Howard University where he earned a Bachelor's degree and was honored with the prestigious Paul Robeson Awards for undergraduate writing and directing, in addition to first place in the 88th annual Howard University Student Art Show.

Building upon that foundation, Knial further refined his skills at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. While a student Knial earned opportunities to work for Shonda Rhimes and JJ Abrams where he further honed his craft.