Kenya Barris is an American screenwriter and television producer. He is the creator of, executive producer, and writer of television series “Black-ish” and “Grown-ish”. He was also the developer and writer for “America’s Next Top Model”, was a co-executive producer for series “The Game”, and was the screenplay writer for the film “Girls Trip”. Barris has been nominated and won... read full bio
Ryan Coolger is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter from Oakland, California. Coogler gained fame after the release of his first feature film, “Fruitvale Station,” which earned him awards at the Sundance Film Festival. Coogler has gone on to gain even more fame after co-writing and directed films such as “Creed” and “Black Panther,” the latter of which has... read full bio
Sir Ridley Scott is an English film director, filmmaker and film producer from South Shields, County Durham, England. Scott had a passion for science-fiction films as a young age after reading novels of H.G. Wells. After watching the film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Scott knew he wanted to make films and went on to earn a degree in design from... read full bio
Greg Daniels is an American screenwriter, television producer, and director, who is best known for his work on comedy television series such as “The Office,” “The Simpsons,” “Parks and Recreation,” “King of the Hill,” and “Saturday Night Live.” Daniels was born in New York City and he went on to study at Harvard University where he wrote for the Harvard... read full bio
Jonathan “Jonah” Nolan is an English-American screenwriter, producer, director, and author. Nolan is known for exploring the mysteries and power of advanced technology in his works. He is the co-creator (along with his wife, Lisa Joy) of HBO’s sci-fi thriller, Westworld, and creator of the television series, Person of Interest. Nolan and his brother, Christopher Nolan, have co-written several popular... read full bio
Alice Diop is a highly acclaimed French filmmaker whose work sheds light on contemporary French society. Born in Aulnay-sous-Bois in 1979, to Senegalese parents, Diop was raised in the Cité des 3000 housing project near Paris. After studying history at university, she pursued a DESS degree in sociology in Évry. In 2005, Diop made her directorial debut with the documentary La... read full bio
Moisés Zamora is a talented Mexican-American writer and filmmaker, best known as the creator, executive producer, and co-showrunner of Netflix's Selena: The Series. He has also worked as a staff writer on the Emmy-winning series American Crime and Star on FOX. Moisés has a diverse background in both literature and film. He was the recipient of the Binational Literary Prize for... read full bio
Marc Levin is a well-known American independent film producer and director recognized for his powerful documentaries and critically praised feature films. Throughout his career, he has garnered significant prizes and critical acclaim for his thought-provoking storytelling. Marc Levin was born on January 31, 1951, in New York City, and reared in Elizabeth and Maplewood, New Jersey. As the son of acclaimed... read full bio
Nisha Ganatra is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actress of Indian heritage who possesses exceptional talent and versatility. She has produced a wide range of work, and through her imaginative storytelling and bold vision, she has had a considerable influence on the film and television industries. With the independent comedy drama Chutney Popcorn (1999), in which Ganatra displayed her... read full bio
Oge Egbuonu, an unexpected force in the world of filmmaking, has emerged with a powerful and critically acclaimed documentary titled (In)visible Portraits. This groundbreaking film, set to make its debut on the OWN Channel on March 2nd, delves into the pervasive stereotypes imposed upon Black women and girls, challenging societal perceptions through thought-provoking interviews with scholars and authors. Egbuonu's aim... read full bio
A highly successful American author and documentary filmmaker, Erin Lee Carr. She has created fascinating videos and provocative essays for prestigious journals like VICE throughout her career. Her memoir, "All That You Leave Behind: A Memoir," demonstrates her gift for reflection and storytelling as it delves into topics like love, addiction, and the complicated bond between a father and daughter. Carr's... read full bio
Multi-talented producer, writer, and director Muta'Ali Muhammad is renowned for his thought-provoking documentaries and captivating storytelling. Muhammad has had a tremendous impact on the film industry because of his strong commitment to bringing attention to crucial social issues and elevating the voices of underrepresented groups. Muhammad, who was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, became passionate about telling stories from... read full bio
After launching his career as an award-winning commercial and music video director, Michael Bay quickly emerged as one of Hollywood's boldest and most bankable feature film directors. Characterized by his aggressive visual style and high-octane action sequences that have become the L.A. native's cinematic signature, the films that Bay has directed and produced have hit $4.5 billion in worldwide ticket... read full bio
Kelly Osbourne is a television presenter, fashion designer, singer, and actress. The daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Kelly is best known for her appearances in The Osbournes, a reality television show for which they won a 2002 Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program, as well as E!'s Fashion Police, where she has been a panelist and presenter since the... read full bio
Bong Joon-ho is a South Koren filmmaker from Daegu, South Korea. Bong has majored in sociology from Yonsei University and has previously served a two-year term in the military in accordance with South Korea’s compulsory military service before he went back to college. While back in college, Bong founded the film club Yellow Door where he began making his first... read full bio
Lee Daniels' background is filled with bold stories as real and gritty as the narratives from the films he creates. By the age of 21, Daniels had founded and was running his own health care agency, providing nurses to private homes and hospitals; he was simultaneously trying to be a screenwriter. After selling his health care business, and giving up... read full bio
Matt Groening changed television forever when he brought animation back to primetime with the immortal nuclear family, The Simpsons. He is also creator and executive producer of the FOX animated series Futurama. In addition to the best-seller The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family, Groening's books, based on Life in Hell" and The Simpsons include Love Is Hell,... read full bio
Darren Aronofsky is filmmaker, director, and environmentalist known for his bold, sometimes controversial and dark style of filmmaking. Darren studied social anthropology and film at Harvard University, and he later studied directing at the American Film Institute. Darren’s thesis film is entitled Supermarket Sweep, and it earned him several film awards along with going on to be a National Student... read full bio
David Hudgins is an American television writer and producer best known for his work as co-executive producer on television series like “Friday Night Lights”, “Parenthood”, and for the film “Friday Night Lights”. He has also been a writer and producer for “Game of Silence”, “Past Life”, and “Everwood”. Hudgins is also an executive producer of “Shut Eye”. Hudgins graduated from... read full bio
Gina Rodriguez is an actress, model, writer, producer, and director best known for her roles as Majo Tenorio in the musical-drama film “Filly Brown”, as Beverly in “The Bold and the Beautiful”, and as Jane Villanueva in CW’s breakout hit “Jane the Virgin”. For her performance in Jane the Virgin, Gina won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a... read full bio
