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- John Boyega & UpperRoom Productions. Boyega sealed a deal with Netflix through his production company, UpperRoom, to develop non-English language films centered on West and East Africa.
- Jordan Peele & Monkey Paw Productions. Most of you may know Peele from his famous movies Get Out, US and his new TV series LoveCraft Country, but he has definitely dipped his “paws” in many film projects and has many more creations on the way.
- Matthew A Cherry & Lion Forge Animation. Mr. Cherry is a Chicago native and a former NFL wide receiver who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Carolina Panthers and the Baltimore Ravens.
- Jeff Clanagan & Codeblack Films. In 2005, Clanagan founded Codeblack Enterprises. Jeff Clanagan, recognized as one of Black Enterprise Magazine’s Top 50 Hollywood Power Brokers and a member of Ebony Magazine’s Power 150, is responsible for the release of nearly 200 DVDs.
- Overbrook Entertainment. Established in 1998 by Will Smith and James Lassiter, Overbrook Entertainment has produced a variety of successful films across different genres, including "Ali," "Hitch," and "The Pursuit of Happyness."
- Alcon Entertainment. Alcon Entertainment, co-founded by Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove in 1997, has produced various critically and commercially successful films.
- Will Packer Productions and Rainforest Films. Will Packer's production companies have been behind some of the most successful films in the past few years, grossing over $1.255 billion worldwide?
- Eddie Murphy Productions. Eddie Murphy, a comedic legend, established his production company to blend humor and heartfelt storytelling. His company has grossed over $1B worldwide, with films like "Coming to America" and "Harlem Nights" under its belt.
27 people. Sort by List order. 1. Shonda Rhimes. Producer. Writer. Actress. Grey's Anatomy (2005–2024) Shonda Lynn Rhimes is an African-American producer, author and screenwriter.
- Will Packer
- O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson
- Debra Martin Chase
- Reuben Cannon
- Martin Lawrence
- Eddie Murphy
- Tyler Perry
- The Wayans Bros
- Broderick Johnson
- James Lassiter and Will Smith
Will Packer has been a Hollywood mover and shaker with cult films such as Trois and hits like Stomp the Yard. He landed diva Beyonce Knowles for the femme fatale thriller Obsessed, and culled a star-studded cast that included Paul Walker and Zoe Saldana for the crime story Takers. Packer is at the top of his game with the hit Think Like a Man, feat...
Hip-hop luminaries have transcended the sound booth to become marquee favorites, but O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson is a rapper turned actor-producer with Hollywood staying power. While best known for creating his widely popular Friday trilogy, Jackson wanted to give younger fans family-friendly movies. The devoted husband and father of four produced “A...
Not long after her Oscar and Emmy nods for the documentary “Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream,” Debra Martin Chase became the first African American woman to have a solo deal at a major studio: Martin Chase Productions, which is affiliated with the Walt Disney Co. The Harvard-educated attorney’s breakout film was “The Princess Diaries,” which grossed $...
Producer Reuben Cannon has earned a reputation for being an innovative and trendsetting force in Hollywood over the past three decades. He is credited with launching the movie careers of Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, whom he cast in “The Color Purple.” Cannon formed a production alliance with Tyler Perry Studios in 2004. That powerful collabor...
Since 2000, Martin Lawrence has been riding the Big Momma’s House franchise all the way to the bank. All three installments, which credit Lawrence as a producer, were made for under $45 million, but collectively grossed nearly $395 million worldwide. His” Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat” holds the fourth spot among the highest-grossing stand-up com...
Behind the scenes, Brooklyn-born comic Eddie Murphy has written and produced such films as “Norbit.” Most recentl,y he joined the production end on the comedy caper “Tower Heist.” No stranger to setting historical records, Murphy’s 1987 stand-up comedy film “Raw,” which he co-wrote and executive produced, grossed more than $50 million. It remains t...
Tyler Perry built a multi-million-dollar brand by speaking to an urban audience often ignored in Hollywood. Perry made his foray into films transposing many of his straight-to-DVD stage productions into screen gems. Perry writes, produces, directs, and acts in most of his productions–cementing him as one of Hollywood’s most bankable talents. The $5...
A family that creates together stays together. It’s a philosophy that has allowed writer-director-producer Keenen Ivory Wayans and his younger siblings to establish an entertainment dynasty in Hollywood. It was the Wayans brothers who gave birth to one of Tinseltown’s hottest franchises–the Scary Movie horror parody films. Marlon and Shawn penned t...
It was the sleeper hit The Blind Side that capitulated Broderick Johnson into the spotlight. The film was backed with a $29 million production budget and grossed more than $300 million worldwide, making it one of the most successful sports dramas in film history. The film’s Oscar nomination for Best Picture made Johnson just the third African Ameri...
Over the past 14 years, James Lassiter and Will Smith have left their golden imprint on a diverse slate of critically acclaimed and blockbuster feature films. Their extraordinary hit list includes “I Am Legend,” “Hancock,” and “The Karate Kid” remake, which grossed more than $359.1 million worldwide. Smith, a two-time Academy Award nominee, also co...
- Harpo Productions. Harpo Productions comes from media icon Oprah Winfrey. The production company is responsible for several television programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, and Rachael Ray- the company also had a hand in films such as Selma and Precious.
- SpringHill Entertainment. Basketball superstar LeBron James has been slowly entering the entertainment industry in recent years. James and Maverick Carter created SpringHill Entertainmentand focus on projects across television and film.
- Monkeypaw Productions. Jordan Peele founded this Black owned-production company in 2012. The first project under the Monkeypaw Productionswas Comedy Central’s Key & Peele.
- Array. Arrayis a product company ran by female filmmaker Ava Duvernay. Beginning in 2010, the independent film studio champions people of color and female filmmakers to share their voice through film.
the best directors and producers of african decent. List activity. 83K views. 49 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 35 people. Sort by List order. 1. John Singleton. Producer. Writer. Director. Boyz n the Hood (1991)
Feb 1, 2023 · They are directors, writers, producers, filmmakers and executives who break barriers and make waves in male-dominated industries. Get to know these Black, female-identifying filmmakers...
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