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Cut to Black: Did You Know? Maria P. Williams, Producer

February 10, 2024

Maria P. Williams (1866-1932) is credited as the first African-American Woman Film Producer for her film “The Flames of Wrath” (1923). […]

Cut to Black: Did You Know? Theresa “Tressie” Souders, Director

February 17, 2024

This film pioneer was the first female African American Film Director […]

Cut to Black: Did You Know? Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte, Picture Editor

February 3, 2024

This editor was part of the French New Wave. […]

Cut to Black: Dezi L. Sullivan Jr., Assistant Editor/Editor

February 9, 2024

His love of films was fostered by a movie-loving aunt. […]

Cut to Black: Calvin O’Neal Jr., Animation Editor

February 8, 2024

Pursuing his dreams and passions […]

Cut to Black: Tasha Curtis, Assistant Editor

February 7, 2024

Tasha broke into the industry to express herself like Spike Lee. […]

Cut to Black: Dion Harvey, Colorist+Editor

February 6, 2024

“The Matrix” and “KILL BILL” films inspired Dion tobecome an Editor. […]

Cut to Black: Marqus J. Jordan, Associate Editor and Assistant Editor

February 5, 2024

Unscripted assistant looking to new horizons […]

Cut to Black: Alexandria “Allie” Krystin, Assistant Editor

February 2, 2024

This animation assistant loves working on projects that help other people survive and feel seen. […]

Cut to Black: Ray Artis, Television Editor

February 1, 2024

Ray has an eclectic lane of projects from Jazzin at the White House to Jimmy Fallon’s “That’s My Jam!” Please join us in celebrating Ray Artis today! […]