Creative Media Group is a 501c3 Non profit organization that empowers underserved youth through technical training and real-world project opportunities to nurture their creativity and professional development.
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Impact report 2024
What we do.
We provide resources and educate young people that want to learn Cinematography. We engage through a creative curriculum and prepare them for a technical career in Film, Television, and Digital Content Creation.
We strive to change the cultural narrative by altering the way we do business behind the lens, all while creating opportunities for future Filmmakers and Directors from otherwise under represented communities.
crashing waves pictures
We are a multi media team specializing in videography and photography. Developing Top-Notch, compelling content is how we engage our target audience
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Founder. Cinematographer.
As a storyteller Maria Taylor has captured impactful moments around the world. She began her career with passion projects like "What's New with Maria Taylor" a travel series that she produced in exotic destinations all over the world. As an Executive Producer she acquired opportunities to interview celebrity chefs such as Bobby Flay, Carla Hall, and Marcus Samuelson just to name a few. Maria quickly evolved into producing large scale productions for world renowned artists such as Chaka Kahn. Her focus now is on social impact. She aims to provide equal opportunities and recognition for talented individuals, regardless of gender or background.
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LEAD CINEMATOGRAPHERTony Delerme is a Filmmaker & Actor from Port Au Prince, Haiti. After attending Film School in South Florida, his knowledge and love for the camera led him to New York City. As a seasoned Cinematographer he has collaborated with Brand Leaders across the country. His body of work includes Film and Television as well as Branded Content. He has developed several feature films that have received world wide acclaim. As an actor his work can be seen on the big screen and streaming platforms. He has worked along side Meghan Good, Garcelle Beauvais, and Jimmy Jean-Lous. Tony now resides in Miami Florida and is the Co Founder of Crashing Waves Pictures
the facts.
Efforts for diversity remain stagnant when it comes to directors, writers, filmmakers, and top studio executives. In 2011, people of color made up 12.2% of directors of theatrical films. While that percentage has spiked in the ensuing decade — to 17.8% in 2013, and 19.3% in 2018 — the overall trend line has remained flat. In 2019, just 14.4% of directors of theatrical films were people of color. Drilling down further into the demographics, among directors of color, black filmmakers had the highest percentage of overall feature directors in 2018 (10.7%) and 2019 (5.5%). Only 4.3% of directors in 2018 and 3.4% in 2019 were Asian, and only 0.7% in 2018 and 2.1% in 2019 were Latina. In both years, zero feature films measured by the study were directed by indigenous people. We need to fundamentally alter the way we do business behind the lens.
At Creative Media Group, we partner with some of the biggest brands in the world to create work that uses undiscovered, diverse, and innovative talent.
WHO WE ARE!
We are led by Filmmakers and Cinematographers with over 10years of experience as Industry professionals.Through our vast client list we are able to facilitate a variety of multimedia projects and introduce new talent to exciting job opportunities. We identify young talent from underserved communities through our Filmmaking Workshops. We believe in a hands on approach to learning.
BRANDED CONTENT YOUTH SUMMIT
We assist our Young Creatives in building their professional portfolios. We urge brands to get involved with sponsorship dollars and access to real world opportunities.
Our Founder
MARIA TAYLOR
