Meet the Team
Amy Aniobi
FOUNDER
Amy Aniobi is an award-winning writer/director/producer with an overall deal at HBO/max. She is best known for her work on HBO’s Emmy-nominated comedy series "insecure.” She founded SuperSpecial as a “creator-first” production company celebrating diverse voices and founded talent incubator, TRIBE, to support independent writers and multi-hyphenates navigating the ranks of the industry. Her obsession with artist support and approachable self-care also led her to co-create and co-host podcast, "The Antidote,” for APM Studios, named one of The Guardian's "best new podcasts of 2022."
Aniobi previously served as showrunner for season one of HBO comedy special, “2 Dope Queens.” She also wrote for “Silicon Valley” (HBO) and “The Michael J. Fox Show” (NBC).
As a director, Aniobi has helmed episodes of “Rap Sh!t” (max), “Survival of the Thickest” (Netflix) and “insecure” (HBO), as well as the award-winning short film, “Honeymoon,” inspired by her own parents’ arranged marriage. Aniobi is Nigerian, attended Stanford University and UCLA and hails from Dallas, Texas.
Aanch Khaneja
HEAD OF FILM + TV
Aanch Khaneja is an executive and producer who has primarily worked with filmmaker-driven pods to build their development slate. She got her start at UTA, then joined Noah Hawley’s 26 Keys, and then went on to run development for Alma Har’el before joining Amy Aniobi and SuperSpecial.
She mentors incoming executives within the industry and finds any way she can to support under-represented creators around the world. She was born in India, grew up in Singapore and attended Boston University as a Film/TV Major and a theatre minor.
Sheyda Tribble
ASSISTANT TO AMY ANIOBI
Sheyda Tribble was born and raised in Washington, DC. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Radio/Television/Film and a focus in Media and Creative markets. Prior to joining the SuperSpecial team in September 2023, she worked as a Motion Picture Literary Assistant at United Talent Agency. She has an unwavering passion for diverse storytelling. Her goal is to amplify works that have the power to transcend boundaries and connect people from all walks of life.
Sydney Starkes
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Hailing from Austin, Texas, Sydney got her start as a TV Literary Assistant at Paradigm Talent before joining the SuperSpecial team in June 2023. She’s passionate about creating and amplifying nuanced, character-driven, and multicultural voices in storytelling to connect global communities. She attended the University of Southern California, earning her degree in Cinema and Media Studies.
Toni Adeyemi
TRIBE COORDINATOR
Toni Adeyemi is a Nigerian multi-hyphenate who is passionate about creating authentic stories for marginalized communities. She graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Communications and has since worked in the entertainment industry as a consultant, assistant, and coordinator — developing a keen understanding of what makes a compelling narrative. As a dramedy writer, producer, actor, and editor, Toni brings a range of talent and experience to their projects. Currently, she is on the festival circuit with her TV pilot "DOWN BAD” and will be featured in a national ad campaign later this year.