Emmy® Nominated Actor/Producer/Writer 

Melvin Jackson Jr. 

Emerges As Co-Executive Producer 

On New Civil Rights Movie.   

Son of the South, A Spike Lee Produced Film, released by Vertical Entertainment on February 5, 2021, is now being considered for an Oscar®. 

 I'm A Survivor No Longer A Victim, a domestic violence documentary produced and directed by Emmy® nominated Actor Producer Writer Melvin Jackson Jr., delivers a vital message. 

The documentary was distributed on Tubi in September, 2021, and now newly distributed on ALLBLK as of January 28, 2022. 

ALLBLK is the documentarys' second distribution in a national distribution campaign. 

A New Film Melvin produced and co-stars in releases Friday, July 29th, 2022 on Amazon Prime entitled "Be Somebody"

Be Somebody Trailer
https://vimeo.com/286376809

Award-Winning Executive Producer Anthony E. Commodore, CEO of Commodore Independent Filmworks, LLC (CIF) (est 2017) is a Maryland native who is motivated by passion and innovation across a wide range of production. 

His film production company is leading the charge among the industry's elite providing the highest production quality and experience from conception to completion by making his customer’s needs the number one priority.

 Commodore's industry credentials include Associate Producer on Paramount/BET's “So Fly Christmas” (2023) and “One Night Stay” (2024) and likewise Producer on such features as “Liam White”  airing on ROKU, and Director of Photography on the documentary “Finding Kendrick Johnson” (2021) airing on STARZ. “Undeniable” (2019) - The Tray Chaney Story (2019) was awarded Best Documentary, Best Sound, Best Editor and Best Actor while featured on the film festival circuit.

When we backtrack to Commodore's beginning, his start in the film industry began as a stage play actor late 2007 and film actor in 2008. Since the rebranding of his first production company from MalaCom Production (established 2012) to CIF the multi-faceted Commodore Independent Filmworks has extensively written, produced and directed to expand its repertoire of loglines, synopsis’, treatments and scripts. In 2021, Commodore won two screenplay competition awards for his feature, "Her Defense." 

While production spans the U.S. yearlong, it was 2022 when Commodore found personal solitude in his native of Maryland. He created many amazing projects, two Christmas projects, two features, and notably, Commodore Independent Filmworks is credited with creating and producing the intriguing faith-based drama series, “Mercy Rd.”(2023), starring Actor/Co-Producer Julian Brittano, Gospel Legend Fred Hammond and the talented actress singer Jordan Babbs. As CIF explores distribution of "Mercy Rd.," we recall the pilot episode screening in Maryland that became its proof of concept and was attended by talent based nationwide. 

Commodore Independent Filmworks is championing an initiative that expands workforce and economic development for Maryland. 

Commodore holds professional membership at the Writers Guild of America (WGA). https://m.imdb.com/name/nm5690751/fullcredits

Pictured center, Patrick Pacious, CEO, CHOICE Hotels International, for the official signing. 

Julian Brittany to his left and Karie Brittano to his right.

  In a 'one-of-a-kind' Wholly-owned Acquisition Deal totaling $14m  Actor, Executive Producer Activist Luxury Boutique Hotelier Julian Brittano, most remembered as co-star to Oprah Winfrey in OWN's hit series "Greenleaf," alongside his talented wife Karie, a Class A CIC General Contractor, expert subject and former adjunct professor secured the first celebrity Hotelier brand partnership CHOICE Hotels International's luxury boutique collection, ASCEND. 

This Class A CIC General Contractor has ten years of experience in the development and implementation of organizational business strategies. 

Karie, a former adjunct professor at Danville Community College, Virginia, is a consultant on several development projects providing professional input to municipal stakeholders, workforce development organizations, and associated stakeholder groups.

Alongside her husband, Actor Executive Producer Social Activist Hotelier Julian Brittano, who is most recognized as co-star to Oprah Winfrey in OWN's hit series "Greenleaf," Karie is co-CEO of The Rook Hotels®, a subsidiary of The Brittano Group®.

The Rook Hotels, which is wholly-owned by The Brittano Group, became the first celebrity brand to partner with CHOICE Hotels International's luxury boutique collection, ASCEND. 

In March, 2023, Karie became the first to Keynote on the general contracting process at HerTels by CHOICE Hotels International® Conferences. This is just a portion of the Brittano's impact statement in just 6 years of marital bliss. 

On the speakers circuit to include Hospitality Design and CHOICE Hotels Conferences, the Brittano's bring a new expertise, diversity, innovation and influence to hospitality.

 Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, Certified Consultant with the US Dept. of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime, 

Int'l Speaker for the US Dept. of State, CNN Contributor, Domestic Abuse Survivor, Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, Trainer/Educator, 

Certified Professional/Personal  Consultant, Bestselling Author, 

& Ex-Wife of DC Sniper.

She engages in international travels and addresses audiences worldwide, sharing her experiences as the former spouse of the DC Sniper. Through her compelling story, she sheds light on the horrors of her past, including terror, abuse, and heartbreak. Simultaneously, she advocates for Domestic Abuse/Violence Awareness and Prevention, raising awareness on a global scale. 

She is recognized as "One of the Nation's most powerful advocates for victims and survivors of domestic violence". WROC-TV, Rochester, NY. 

"You are a very great Orator".
Dr Oz

Nicole is the first Black woman CEO of a telecom data company. Her company, Listing Central LLC, is managing data, globally. 

Nicole, a native of the Eastern Shore, is a respected authority on telecom data. 

She is indeed an asset to Marylanders, and to the security of consumer data, globally. On a broader scale, she will be working with the major cable companies, helping providers control data and protecting personal information to ensure its security. 

The Women In Cable and Telecomm Network to honor her as the "2023 Women To Watch - Tech"

September 18, 2023 to be held in New York.

"On a mission to upgrade women's confidence, style and wardrobe."

Now Lauded By Oprah Winfrey for Designs 

Worn By 

First Lady of Maryland 

& 

Little Miss Mia 

At 

 The Swearing-In Ceremony During 

The Inauguration of the

First Black Governor of Maryland 

Wes Moore.

The Jody Davis Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit has now been formed! 

More breaking news to come in 2024! 

  The "Girlhood Defender" - Founder/CVO at Black Girls Unscripted, Sought after Speaker, Storyteller, Prolific Writer.

She is a game changer at empowering Black Girls, nationwide!  

Founder and Executive Director of Arnold Place, Inc.

She's a  Fearless Community Developer, Mortgage Veteran, Expert Mortgage Broker, Commercial/Residential Multi-state Real Estate Agent, former faith based comptroller.

Her passion is to uplift and create impact among women and girls.  

Meet Award-Winning Self Taught Executive Chef Stephanie Guidry, previously selected to compete on Food Network's "Guy's Grocery Games," is an avid organic urban farmer of 7 years and counting. 

Chef Stephanie is passionate about preparing and presenting some of the best food in the catering industry. Her clients rave about her elevated comfort food with global influences and she specializes in making food taste good. 

Veteran music industry executive, CEO of the Excellence In Music Academy and Awards - a subsidiary of Strategic Music Partnerships - a nonprofit. 

He is an activist, a metadata genius and former president of the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Awards Advisory Board. 

 Tolivia is a vocalist, composer, and performer at the crossroads of the Contemporary R&B, Neo-soul movement. She is a unique and wired musician who isn't afraid to defy the conventions and push the boundaries of our vision with her inventive Jazz-infused and classical-inspired songwriting.  

 She also is classically trained from Suitland High School's Visual and Performing Arts department, which earned her a scholarship that allowed her to attend Cleveland State University, where she received a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance - Classical Concentration. 

Tolivia single, "Say It," is both realistic and compelling. She released her next song, "Travel," which will take listeners on a journey through many emotions and transport them to a location where they may escape the world and be lost in music while immersed in a very unique style and sound. 

Music heals and connects, and it has the power to reach the center of our souls with substance and purpose.