Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Art attended Notre Dame de Namur University in California where he graduated with a MBA in International Sales / Marketing. Prior to forming his own production company, he logged over 12 years of international business experience, working in over 25 countries. Given the global experience, he brings a unique perspective to the film and television industry. His creativity and out-of-the-box approach to production is a major attribute. His latest endeavors in...
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Art attended Notre Dame de Namur University in California where he graduated with a MBA in International Sales / Marketing. Prior to forming his own production company, he logged over 12 years of international business experience, working in over 25 countries. Given the global experience, he brings a unique perspective to the film and television industry. His creativity and out-of-the-box approach to production is a major attribute. His latest endeavors include another feature and a 2008 project with The Alex Haley Foundation. Production Credits / Awards:* 2007 Recipient of the 2007 NATPE LATV Diversity Fellowship* 2007 Director / Producer: ‘Prisons’, (Independent Film Short, starring Meyoung Laman* 2007 Co-Producer: ‘The Shadow Walkers’, (Independent Feature distributed by Lionsgate * 2006 Producer: ‘The Champagne Chef’, 13 episodes (culinary-variety show) taped in Japan * 2006 Creator, Producer: ‘The Short Way In’, 13 episodes (TV Series about the TV industry)* 2005 Co-Producer: ‘Tiffany at Breakfast’, Short Film starring Bill Cobbs, (Telly Award)* 2005 Co-Producer: ‘One Way Love’, (Indie Feature shot in Liverpool, England)* 2005 Producer: ‘25th Anniversary Documentary’, (Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce)* 2004 Director, Producer: ‘African-American Voter Information Project, (5 PSAs)* 2004 Producer: ‘Bed of Dreams’, (Independent TV Pilot, Starring Colin Cheadle)*2004 Distribution/Marketing: ‘Earthlings’ Cannes Film Festival / Shoreline Entertainment* 2004 Executive Producer: ‘The Passerby’, (Indie Short Film shot in Liverpool, England)* 2003 Producers: ‘Treasures’, (2 hour nationally televised shopping show)* 2003 Co-Producer: ‘Diversity News Briefs’, (63 thirty-second news spots)* 2002 Producer, Co-Writer, Director: ‘Fifty-Fifty’, (short film – Anchorage Film Festival)* 2002 Producer / Writer: Dental Commercial (aired on WB, UPN for 18 months)* 2002 Executive Producer / Co-Creator: ‘Fit-Hop’, (Lifestyle Modification Series) * 2001 Videographer /Producer: ‘Corporate Videos’, (Various Clients)* 2000 Founder, Main Man Films, LLC
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