*(Los Angeles) – Hidden Empire Films has hired Tracey L. Kemble as Head of Feature Development, the production studio’s CEO Roxanne Avent-Taylor announced Monday.
Kemble previously worked at Jesse Collins Entertainment, where she served as EVP of the company’s Scripted Content. Prior to that, she was SVP of Development & Production at Reina and Regina King’s Royal Ties Productions overseeing the company’s first-look deal with Netflix for episodic television and film.
She is also a former producer at BET Productions, where she oversaw pre-production, production, and post, for “Through the Fire: The Legacy of President Barack Obama”. Earlier, Kemble served as Executive Vice President of The Samuelsson Group, owned by the world-renowned chef, where she produced, developed, and created the Scripps Networks’ Cooking Channel show, “Savoring Harlem.” She then collaborated with TV One to produce the special “John Legend Live from the Red Rooster,” working alongside award-winning director Ava DuVernay.
Kemble will be based out of Hidden Empire’s Santa Monica headquarters, where she will manage the development of a slate that includes the feature film FREEDOM RIDE on the life of the late congressman John Lewis, the studio’s previously announced BLACULA reboot, and an upcoming horror film franchise.
“Tracey joins Hidden Empire at an exciting time, as the company continues to expand its portfolio of film projects,” says Avent-Taylor. “She brings an incredible range of experience and knowledge to her work, plus a strong commitment to supporting filmmakers through production and post. We look forward to her joining our team”.
ABOUT HIDDEN EMPIRE FILM GROUP
Hidden Empire Film Group, co-founded by Deon Taylor and Roxanne Avent Taylor, is a leading independent film company in Hollywood. Established in 2006, Hidden Empire has grown into a multimillion-dollar entertainment media powerhouse, encompassing Hidden Empire Films, Hidden Empire Releasing, Hyper Engine marketing agency, and C.L.I.M.B., a social impact initiative. Known for its compelling and boundary-pushing narratives, Hidden Empire is dedicated to empowering, enlightening, and entertaining global multicultural audiences. For more information, visit https://hiddenempire.tv/
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