Her television credits include Netflix's global hit drama Harlen Coben's Stay Close, starring Cush Jumbo and Richard Armitage, and the superhero drama Supacell for Netflix, created by Rapman, which also reached number one globally on the platform. In 2024 she was selected as a "Broadcast Hot Shot" Producer

She began her career at Ameen Dream Entertainment, founded by Aml Ameen in 2011, before moving on to launch Kingdom Drama School the following year, now run by Ashley Walters.

As a filmmaker, Sheila has written and produced multiple short and feature films, driven by her passion for storytelling and a desire to bring unseen stories to the screen. Her film credits include Sable Fable, Limbo, Moon Over Aburi, and Sometimes I Feel, all of which were selected for multiple international film festivals.

In 2024 she created and executive produced Osoro, a short film in collaboration with Cameron Roach's Rope Ladder Fiction, which is currently being developed into a drama series. Sheila is also developing her debut feature script, Birdsong, which was selected for the Brit List and is in partnership with BFI, Film London, and the BBC.

Among her accolades, Sheila won the Woman of the Future Award in 2016 for Arts & Culture for her work in film. In 2018, she became an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society, and in 2021, she was selected to join the BFI Network x BAFTA Crew.

Sheila Nortley currently leads Osun Group's ambitious film and TV slate as Head of Drama and Executive Producer in a new partnership deal. Under her leadership, Osun is poised to deliver groundbreaking content, building on Luti Fagbenle’s proven track record of creating award-winning productions. She also works as an Executive Producer for exciting young indie production company Wall of Production, founded by Joivan Wade (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) and Percelle Ascott (Domino Day, I Came By).

Sheila balances these roles with her freelance work as a producer, splitting her time between independent projects and the companies.

As the industry shifts and becomes more risk-averse, we see this as the perfect opportunity to prove that diversity and inclusion aren’t just trends, but essential components of storytelling that resonate and reflect our world. We’re excited to set a new standard and create great television that stands the test of time.