Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
2005 M.F.A., Digital Filmmaking and Art,
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Special Interests: Non-fiction filmmaking, independent film production, semiotics and film imagery, cultural film theory, digital moving image production
1992 B.A., Communication, Emphasis in Journalism and Broadcast News, Minor in Theater,
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Special Interests: Documentary filmmaking, screenwriting, acting
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Film & TV Producer, Writer, Director
TEACHING
2006 – 2011 Film Faculty, Clark Atlanta University, Department of Mass
Media Arts.
2008 – 2011 Director of Internships, Clark Atlanta University, Division of Communication Arts.
2007 – 2011 Film-Concentration Coordinator, Clark Atlanta University, Department of Mass Media Arts.
2005 Telecommunication Production I, Teaching Assistant, Georgia State University,
Department of Communication.
COLLOQUIUM
2008 Screenwriting Workshop Instructor, Atlanta Film Festival/Image Film and Video
2006 Reality Show Production Workshop Instructor, Independent Black Film
Festival/American Intercontinental University. This was a workshop based on my work as a
director for the reality show Being Bobby Brown.
1995 Film Production Guest Lecturer, Clark Atlanta University
COURSES TAUGHT
2011-The Films of Spike Lee, Clark Atlanta University, 3 credits, semester system, MMA
2010- History & Criticism of Film, Clark Atlanta University, 3 credits, semester system, Mass Media Arts
2006- Fundamentals of Film & Television Production , Clark Atlanta University,
2011 3 credits, semester system, Mass Media Arts
2006- Introduction to Film/Television , Clark Atlanta University,
2009 semester system, Mass Media Arts
2006- Screenwriting , Clark Atlanta University, 3 credits,
2009 semester system, Mass Media Arts.
2006- African American Images in the Media , Clark Atlanta, University,
2011 3 credits, semester system, Mass Media Arts.
2007- Media Seminar (Television & Film) , Clark Atlanta University, 3 credits,
2011 semester system, Mass Media Arts.
2006- Survey of Mass Media & Society , Clark Atlanta University,
2008 3 credits, semester system, Mass Media Arts.
2006- Writing for Multimedia Media , Clark Atlanta University,
2010 3 credits, semester system, Mass Media Arts.
2006 Story Ideas , Clark Atlanta University, 3 credits,
semester system, Mass Media Arts.
2006 News Writing and Reporting , Clark Atlanta University, 3 credits,
semester system, Mass Media Arts.
2005 Telecommunication Production , Georgia State University, 3 credits,
semester system, Department of Communication.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2000-2011 OWNER/MANAGING MEMBER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
Sunsum, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia. Facilitate the development of
intellectual properties and ideas from concept to finished product. Market & produce long and short form films, corporate industrials, commercials (TV & Internet), Public Service Announcements, documentaries, electronic press kits, films, music videos, and interactive media. Provides directorial services.
Clients include:
*American Cancer Society
*TV One Network
*Bravo Television Network
*BET
*UPS
*Turner
*JVC Japan
*Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation
1996-2006 OWNER/MANAGING MEMBER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
Strange Fruit Films, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia. Marketed & Produced long and short form films, corporate industrials, commercials (TV & Internet), Public Service Announcements, documentaries, electronic press kits, films, music videos, and interactive media. Conceptualized marketing campaigns. Clients include:
*Black Entertainment Television (BET)
*Queen Latifah
* MTV Network
*LaFace Records
*SoSo Def Recordings
1991-1996 OWNER/MANAGING MEMBER/PRODUCER
Film Noire Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. Day-to-day operations of the production company. Managed and facilitated the procurement of directorial talent. Marketed & produced long and short form films, corporate industrials, commercials, Public Service Announcements, documentaries, electronic press kits, films, music videos, and interactive media. Conceptualized marketing campaigns. Clients include:
*The City of Atlanta
*Burrell Advertising
