Tonya Holloway is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, director, and actor with over 20 years of experience in the film, commercial, and theatre industries. A passionate storyteller and mentor, she has made significant contributions to independent cinema and the stage, both nationally and internationally.
She holds a B.A. in Theatre from Prairie View A&M University and an MFA in Cinematic Arts from the University of Texas at Arlington. For four years, she's worked as a film consultant for the prestigious Booker T Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
Holloway is a Co-Founder of Soul Rep Theatre Company, Dallas’s longest-running Black theatre company, where she has nurtured diverse narratives and emerging talent. She has also worked extensively as a public school educator across the U.S. and abroad during her husband’s military service, bringing a global perspective to her creative work.
Holloway’s work continues to gain recognition in the independent film circuit. She was awarded the 2024 Women In Film (Dallas) Suzanne Cooley Scholarship for her MFA studies. Her films have garnered awards and were voted Denton’s Black Film Festival's Viewer’s Choice Award for 2025 and 2026.
Tonya Holloway is a committed artist, mentor, and advocate for diverse storytelling. She is a wife and mother of four based in Dallas, Texas.