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DeMane Davis (born 1967 or 1968)[1] is an American film and television director and producer.

Originally from

Roxbury, Massachusetts, Davis's first production was 1997's Black & White & Red All Over, which she co-wrote with Khari Streeter.[2][3]

Lift (2001)

In 2001, Davis and Streeter worked together again, co-directing the crime-thriller Lift, which premiered at the

shoplifter—a so-called "booster".[3][1] Davis says that she based the character on real-life boosters in her hometown, including her sister-in-law.[1] Rapper Sticky Fingaz also appeared in the film.[1]

Davis and Streeter received a $250,000 grant from Sundance to produce the film, and found a small production company in Boston which provided the remainder of the $3 million budget.

Urbanworld Film Festival.[4][5]

Television (2018–present)

Although her first two films found some success, she was unable to find enough work in the field, so moved from Boston to New York, where she worked for an agency writing and directing advertisements.

limited series Self Made about the life of Madam C. J. Walker.[6]

In 2021 Davis signed a multi-year, exclusive deal with

Warner Bros. Television Group which will see her act as co-executive producer with DuVernay on the superhero drama, Naomi.[9] In 2022 it was announced that she would direct the pilot of NBC's Found.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Waxman, Sharon (28 January 2001). "All Over the Map in Utah". Washington Post.
  2. ^ Gates, Marya E. (2022). "For DeMane Davis, Seeing Is Believing". Emmy Magazine. No. 1. Television Academy.
  3. ^ a b Harvey, Dennis (30 January 2001). "Lift". Variety.
  4. ^ a b Sandell, Scott (26 June 2002). "Forceful 'Lift' Has Stolen Moments". Los Angeles Times.
  5. ^ Lyons, Charles (8 August 2001). "'Kane,' 'Lift' nab top Urbanworld kudos". Variety.
  6. ^ a b c Faraone, Chris (11 March 2020). "Self-made: The Dedication of Boston Director Demane Davis". Dig Boston.
  7. ^ a b Edgers, Geoff (30 November 2022). "How 'Queen Sugar' changed the lives of its female directors". Washington Post.
  8. ^ Harris, Raquelle (1 February 2023). "21 Black Female Directors, Producers & Writers to Celebrate". Parade.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (23 August 2021). "DeMane Davis Inks Overall Deal With Warner Bros. Television Group; Joins 'Naomi' As Co-EP". Deadline Hollywood.
  10. ^ White, Peter (April 4, 2022). "DeMane Davis To Direct NBC Pilot 'Found' From Nkechi Okoro Carroll & Berlanti Productions". Deadline Hollywood.

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