WHO ARE WE
Cinema Black LLC (cBlack) is a Production Company specializing in Cinema, Lighting/Sound Design, Photography, and Media for Film & Stage Productions.
Based out of Washington DC, our company services globally to provide high quality documentation, creativity, and production to those who have a story to tell.
OUR PURPOSE
cBlack is driven by the lack of equity, diversity, and creativity in American productions, to create stories with minority groups that inspire, benefit culture, raise social awareness, and help establish equity for communities of color.
WHO WE SERVE
Cinema Black partners with nonprofits, artists, and community-driven organizations to bring stories to life with depth, purpose, and visual impact. We are drawn to work that moves people—stories rooted in culture, identity, and lived experience—while collaborating with creatives and institutions seeking bold, cinematic storytelling through film, live performance, and media.
OUR IMPACT
cBlack has a proud history of working with artist, corporations, government organizations, non-profit organizations, & entrepreneurs from the DMV area.
FILM FEST NOMINATIONS AND OFFICIAL
SELECTIONS WITH RHYTHM VISIONS FILM:
"JOURNEY TO THE ARTIST"
In partnership with Arts for Business, Dialogue for Success and Rhythm Visions Production Company, Cinema Black helped lead a transformative development program for aspiring young artists, including youth experiencing homelessness. Through hands-on training, creative mentorship, and full-scale production, participants were guided from concept to screen—resulting in a powerful short film that amplified underrepresented voices and lived experiences. The project went on to receive international recognition, earning Official Selection at the 2022 ARFF Paris International Awards and Finalist at the 2022 Oniros Film Awards New York, marking a significant achievement for both the artists and the communities they represent.
HISTORIC SUBMISSION OF HIP HOP INTO THE
U.S. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WITH URBAN ARTISTRY
In partnership with Urban Artistry, Cinema Black supported the preservation and advancement of Hip Hop culture through dynamic storytelling and documentation. Centered on professional development for aspiring artists in dance, emceeing, and DJing, this collaboration amplified voices rooted in community, culture, and lived experience. The work culminated in a historic submission to the American Folklife Center at the U.S. Library of Congress—Building Follow the Music: Exploring the Multi-Linear Legacies of House Culture—a nationally recognized archive featuring over 80 video assets, including oral histories, performances, photography, and event documentation captured across Washington, D.C., Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of the Library’s Of the People: Widening the Path initiative, the project expands inclusive cultural preservation and public access, marking a significant contribution to the legacy of Hip Hop and House culture in America.
AWARDED 1 MILLION DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE
NORTON COMMUNITY PROJECT FUND WITH
THE DANCE INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON
In partnership with The Dance Institute of Washington, Cinema Black contributed to advancing equitable access to dance education for minority, underserved, and underprivileged youth. Through intentional storytelling and creative support, this collaboration helped amplify a mission rooted in increasing diversity and representation across all levels of the professional ballet and dance industries in Washington, D.C. The impact of this work was recognized on a major scale, contributing to the organization being awarded a $1 million grant from the Norton Community Project Fund—an investment that continues to expand access, opportunity, and inclusion for the next generation of artists.
DC PARKS AND RECREATION FIRST EVER
SYEP TEEN CAMP SHORT FILM:
"REBIRTH"
In partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Teen Camps program "Hands on the Future", operating through the Mayor Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, Cinema Black supported the development of young creatives by transforming workforce training into a platform for storytelling. This initiative provided paid summer opportunities for youth ages 14–24, creating a pipeline for skill-building, creative exploration, and real-world experience across recreation, arts, and media. Within safe and engaging community spaces, participants explored dance, film, and leadership while gaining professional exposure. The collaboration culminated in the program’s first-ever short film—an achievement that not only highlighted the voices and talents of the youth involved, but also marked a significant step in expanding creative workforce development through media.
PREVIOUS PARTNERS, COLLABORATORS, & NONPROFITS
OUR FOUNDER
Brandon Marcelas Dozier is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and producer working at the intersection of film, live performance, and visual storytelling. Based in Washington, D.C., his work spans nonprofits, government initiatives, and major media platforms—including NBC, the U.S. Library of Congress, and Amazon Prime—bringing stories to life with precision, purpose, and cinematic impact.
Driven by a deep commitment to culture and community, Brandon has built a career centered on amplifying underrepresented voices and creating meaningful artistic experiences. Through Cinema Black, he continues to develop compelling work while collaborating with organizations across the D.C. metropolitan area to bridge the worlds of performance, media, and community storytelling.