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About Me

Brandon Marcelas Dozier  is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and producer whose work lives at the intersection of dance, film, and live performance. Based in Washington, D.C., he has built a career defined by storytelling, cultural impact, and a commitment to elevating underrepresented voices through visual and performance based work.

With over a decade of experience, Brandon brings a dynamic and holistic approach to creation- blending choreography, cinematography, and technical production to develop immersive, story driven experiences. He currently performs as a dancer for the Washington Commanders, contributing to a nationally recognized game entertainment program, while continuing to expand his influence across film, theater, and digital media.

As the founder of Cinema Black, Brandon has directed and produced award-recognized films that have received both national and international recognition, including Official Selection at the ARFF Paris International Awards, preservation and display in the US Library of Congress, and honors from Universal Movie Awards. His work reflects a strong visual identity rooted in culture, movement, and narrative depth.​

In addition to his creative work, Brandon has served as an educator and mentor across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, working with institutions such as Duke Ellington School of the Arts, The Dance Institute of Washington, Joy of Motion Dance Center, Ballet Nova, and multiple public and charter schools. His teaching and program leadership have supported youth development, professional training, and creative exploration for emerging artist.

Brandon's background also extends into technical direction and production design where he has led lighting, sound, and stage execution for theater and live performance. His ability to bridge creative vision with technical precision allows him to operate seamlessly across disciplines, supporting productions from concept through execution.

Through Cinema Black and his independent work, Brandon continues to collaborate with nonprofits, government agencies, and cultural organizations to create meaningful, story driven projects that connect communities, preserve culture, and expand across the arts. His work is driven by a clear purpose: to create experiences that resonate, inspire, and leave a lasting impact.

Brandon Marcelas Dozier is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and producer whose work lives at the intersection of dance, film, and live performance. Based in Washington, D.C., he has built a career defined by storytelling, cultural impact, and a commitment to elevating underrepresented voices through visual and performance-based work.

With over a decade of experience, Brandon brings a dynamic and holistic approach to creation—blending choreography, cinematography, and technical production to develop immersive, story-driven experiences. He currently performs as a dancer for the Washington Commanders, contributing to a nationally recognized game entertainment program, while continuing to expand his influence across film, theater, and digital media.

As the founder of Cinema Black, Brandon has directed and produced award-recognized films that have received both national and international recognition, including Official Selection at the ARFF Paris International Awards and honors from the Universal Movie Awards. His work reflects a strong visual identity rooted in culture, movement, and narrative depth.

In addition to his creative work, Brandon has served as an educator and mentor across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, working with institutions such as the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, The Dance Institute of Washington, Joy of Motion Dance Center, Ballet Nova, and multiple public and charter schools. His teaching and program leadership have supported youth development, professional training, and creative exploration for emerging artists.

Brandon’s background also extends into technical direction and production design, where he has led lighting, sound, and stage execution for theater and live performance. His ability to bridge creative vision with technical precision allows him to operate seamlessly across disciplines—supporting productions from concept through execution.

Through Cinema Black and his independent work, Brandon continues to collaborate with nonprofits, government agencies, and cultural organizations to create meaningful, story-driven projects that connect communities, preserve culture, and expand access to the arts. His work is driven by a clear purpose: to create experiences that resonate, inspire, and leave a lasting impact.

Brandon Marcelas Dozier is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and producer whose work lives at the intersection of dance, film, and live performance. Based in Washington, D.C., he has built a career defined by storytelling, cultural impact, and a commitment to elevating underrepresented voices through visual and performance-based work.

With over a decade of experience, Brandon brings a dynamic and holistic approach to creation—blending choreography, cinematography, and technical production to develop immersive, story-driven experiences. He currently performs as a dancer for the Washington Commanders, contributing to a nationally recognized game entertainment program, while continuing to expand his influence across film, theater, and digital media.

As the founder of Cinema Black, Brandon has directed and produced award-recognized films that have received both national and international recognition, including Official Selection at the ARFF Paris International Awards and honors from the Universal Movie Awards. His work reflects a strong visual identity rooted in culture, movement, and narrative depth.

In addition to his creative work, Brandon has served as an educator and mentor across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, working with institutions such as the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, The Dance Institute of Washington, Joy of Motion Dance Center, Ballet Nova, and multiple public and charter schools. His teaching and program leadership have supported youth development, professional training, and creative exploration for emerging artists.

Brandon’s background also extends into technical direction and production design, where he has led lighting, sound, and stage execution for theater and live performance. His ability to bridge creative vision with technical precision allows him to operate seamlessly across disciplines—supporting productions from concept through execution.

Through Cinema Black and his independent work, Brandon continues to collaborate with nonprofits, government agencies, and cultural organizations to create meaningful, story-driven projects that connect communities, preserve culture, and expand access to the arts. His work is driven by a clear purpose: to create experiences that resonate, inspire, and leave a lasting impact.

Director | Producer | Designer | Performer

Brandon Marcelas Dozier

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Director

A person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization. They plan the layout and visuals for print, digital publications, products, branding, and advertising. For film, a director is in charge of supervising actors, camera crew, and other staff for a movie, play, television program, or similar production. 

Cinema Black LLC                                         

Rhythm Vision                                            

D. Ferose' Dance Ent

Brains Concept Studios, LLC                     

Hit That Dance Network, INC                  

Film Stop 

                               

"Journey to the Artist" Documentary   

"Meet Your Instructor"     

"Rebirth"                                                             

"Double Up"                                                      

"Senior Capstone"                                 

"Change goin' Come"                                        

"Edge of the Wire Underground"

DOP/Film Director

         DOP/Film Director

  Executive Assistant Director

                                  Creative Director

                     Artistic Director

                                   Assistant Director

 

 

                      ABDS Productions

      Mongolia University

                     DC Parks & Recreation

                            AB Visuals 

  Dance Institute of Washington

                        KTM Dance Company

Ragtime Ent

                                                                

                               

Recent Work

Cinematographer

Also known as the Director of Photography, is the chief over the camera and light crews working on a film, television production, magazine or other live action piece and is responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image.

DOP/FIlm Director

Cinematographer

Cinematographer

Audio Visual Operator

                             

Dance Institute of Washington

Life Journey's Writers Guild

Urban Artistry

Bobby Michelle

Creation Global

Step Africa

                         Recent Work

Cinema Black LLC

Film Stop

Brains Concept Studios

Prince Georges Community Church

                  

The Spirit of Kwanzaa

Walter D. Medley Veteran's Interview

Clubhouse DC Interview

I Deserve Music Video Album

World Culture Festival

STEP XPLOSION

Technical Director/ Designer

 A senior technical professional within a software company, engineering firm, film studio, theatre company or television studio. This person usually has the highest level of skill within a specific technical field operating technical equipment and systems in the performing arts and entertainment industry.

Ballet Nova

Dance Institute of Washington

Scena Theatre

Dance Loft on 14th

Brains Concept Studios

Dance Art Theater Winter Showcase

Story Theater 

Sleeping Beauty

Matilda Jr.

The Spirit of Kwanzaa

Ponzi

Technical Director

Theatre Manager/Technician

Sound Engineer/Board Operator

Technical Director

Gaffer

Ballet Nova

Capitol City Public Charter School

The Davis Center

Hardy Middle School

Dance Institute of Washington

Scena Theatre

Recent Work

Performer/Dancer

A person who dances, entertains a crowd, or moves rhythmically  

NFL Washington Commanders                     Command Force Dancer

Urban Artistry Inc.                           Dancer/Cultural Arts Ambassador

DMV Dancers United                                         Lead Dancer/Recruiter

Hit That Dance Network                                  Dancer/Artistic Director

Brains Concept Studios                                Dancer/Creative Director                               

Recent Work

Goldlink - Metatron Music Video

NFL Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears 24'

NFL Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys 24'

NFL Washington Commanders vs Philidelphia Eagles 24'

MechieSoCrazy - Love Dont Wait Music Video

Shade Jennifer Live - Howard Theater

Actor

A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.

"Dont Save me" (Nominee for Best Supporting Actor) - Film City

"For My Man" - Tv One

"SLAYY" - Amazon Prime

 "District 14" - Brains Concept Studios

 "Organic Transaction" - Brains Concept Studios

"Rent" Live Theater Production - TNT' Productions

"Lion King: Maliki Simba"Live Theater Production - TNT' Productions

"Black In Time" Live Theater Production - TNT' Productions

Choreographer

A person who designs a sequence of steps or movements of physical bodies (or their depictions).

BCS - "District 14" Feature Film

"SLAYY" TV Series Episode 3

Adele Clarice - Jealous Music Video

Septimius The Great - I AM FASION 2.0 Music Video

LIZA KAY FT. YANGI - KWACHA Music Video

MC Chido - Gbana Music Video

MC Chido - Amen Music Video

HTDN - I Like It Dance Video

MDPAA Live Musical Theater Productions 17' - 19'

HOF Live & Film Productions 14' - 21'

DIW's The Spirit of Kwanzaa 14'-17' 

DIW's Spring Showcase 14' - 17'
DESA Summer Showcase 14' - 17' 

Maria Rose​ Live at Howard Theater:

Prelude Dance Competition NY: Positive Directions Through Dance

SLAM Dance Competition: The Dance Institute of Washington ​              

Graphic/Web Designer

A graphic designer is a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry who assembles together images, typography, or motion graphics to create a piece of design.

 

Web design encompasses many different skills including web graphic design; user interface design; authoring, standardized code and proprietary software; user experience design; and search engine optimization. 

Dance Institute of Washington                       Graphic/Web Designer 

Maryland Performing Arts Academy               Graphic/Web Designer

Department of Parks and Recreation                       Graphic Designer

Urban Nation                                                              Graphic Designer

Hit That Dance Network                                               Artistic Director

ABPR Visuals                                                               Graphic Designer

                               

Recent Work

https://www.danceinstituteofwashington.org/online-learning-center

Educator & More

Judge for the DCCAP Capitol Stars Scholarship Competition Judge for the HBCU Fashion Battle Modeling Competition

Judge for the Battle of the Beltways Freestyle Dance Competition

Drama Teacher at Kramer Middle School

Dance Teacher at Don Bosco Cristo Rey Catholic High School

Dance Teacher at Richard Wright Public Charter School

Dance Teacher at Digital Pioneers Academy

Supervisor at Friendship Armstrong Education Campus Summer Camp

Dance Instructor at Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Dance Instructor at Ballet Nova

Dance Instructor at The Dance Institute of Washington

Dance Instructor at the Department of Parks and Recreation

Dance Instructor at Hands on the Future Performing Arts

Dance Instructor at Rhythm Visions

Dance Instructor  at Joy of Motion

Dance Instructor at The St. James Sports Complex

Dance Instructor at Take A Bow Performing Arts

Dance Instructor at B-roll Arts & Media

Film Instructor at Hands on the Future Performing Arts

FIlm/Photo Instructor at Rhythm Visions

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