DreamDevelopment clients who are Award-Winners.
Dr. Samantha Harte has an uncommon specialty – turning trauma into triumph. Samantha Harte is a multifaceted individual whose journey from chaos to clarity has fueled her professional and personal endeavors. A Doctor of Physical Therapy operating a fitness and wellness studio in Santa Monica, Samantha has reshaped the concept of physical therapy to embrace … Read more
Super Bowl Champion Brandon Mebane transformed his championship mindset from the football field into entrepreneurial success, founding Football IQ to develop the next generation of athletes while building a legacy that extends far beyond his Top 50 Seahawks recognition. Mebane says “At Football IQ, we redefine football education by combining advanced film analysis, real-time feedback, … Read more
Durmerrick (pronounced: duh-mAIR-rick) is a nationally recognized, award-winning speaker and performance poet whose work confronts the intersections of Blackness, queerness, faith, mental health, and institutional injustice with urgency and care. In 2023, he reached a landmark mental health settlement with Howard University without an attorney—an action that helped spark an ongoing U.S. Department of Justice … Read more
Muta’Ali is a thoughtful, award-winning director whose work shines at the intersection of cultural transformation and cinematic craft. He has carved out a distinctive space in contemporary documentary storytelling—one rooted in purpose, legacy, and truth. He recently received an Emmy nomination for HBO’s MoviePass, MovieCrash. Also known for the feature documentary, Cassius X: Becoming Ali … Read more
TIHANE is a Sound Alchemist and Story Architect—an internationally recognized artist, creative director, and speaker who fuses soul, sound, and strategy to awaken the deep memory of who we are. Born of Polynesian and Croatian roots and raised between Hawai‘i, California, and a lifetime of global travel, TIHANE brings ancestral insight and nomadic depth into … Read more
Integrity and Discretion are the pillars of the HOH experience. Hollywood on the Hill (HOH) is a full-service celebrity talent procurement and management agency that connects the biggest names in Hollywood with the hottest moments and events on Capitol Hill. Founded by entertainment industry veteran Nikki Webber Allen in early 2023 and based in … Read more
Maieka Saint-Alban is a respected storyteller, producer, writer, and visionary known for blending passion with production in all of her creative projects. She brings extraordinary elements of the human spirit to her works- the grit of documentary film meets the finesse of masterpiece theatre. This approach not only transforms but also deeply connects with audiences, making … Read more
Edwina Findley is an award-winning film, television, and theater actress, celebrated for her magnetic performances and praised by critics as “a marvel to watch.” Known for her versatility and depth, Edwina has built a remarkable career portraying everything from rogues to royalty across stage and screen—and now, she’s adding bestselling author and international speaker to … Read more
ImageNation Cinema Foundation is an innovative Harlem-based non-profit created to develop cinemas and audiences for independent films and music, that depict the global Black experience. ImageNation’s goal is to empower Black communities by presenting a variety of public programs that foster media equity, media literacy, solidarity, cross-cultural exchange and highlight the humanity of Pan-African people … Read more
Never too young to live your dreams. David Hinchliffe‘s journey as an artist began when he retired from Australian politics. He simply “marie kondoed” his life. David’s process was simple: visit a city and paint a city. What began as an idea has grown into an experience far beyond what he might have imagined. He … Read more
Follow Zora And Me in the award-winning Trilogy. The series concludes with the release of The Summoner (Fall 2020). The trilogy is the fictionalization of the early years of literary giant, Zora Neale Hurston. This is the first project ever to be endorsed by the Zora Neale Hurston Trust that was not authored by Hurston … Read more
In partnership with 3DStudios, DreamDevelopment produced the NOAA-Crest 8th Biennial Education and Science Forum with 3 days of events, 25 plenary sessions for over 450 attendees throughout the City College Campus. The Forum showcased the education and scientific research accomplishments of students, faculty and NOAA scientists and managers from Florida, DC, Puerto Rico, and Maryland. … Read more
Mercy, justice, and community are the ties that bind every endeavor Amelia Thompson establishes. If visions were trees, Amelia would have a forest. The root organization is Renew Today which undergirds global initiatives including menstrual equity (WeDeliverPeriod), juvenile justice (WeWriteLife), and entrepreneurship (BrooklynByFaith). Amelia’s company Two Five Consulting offers strategic planning, evaluation support, and fundraising consultation … Read more
It was backstage at B.B. King’s. We were relaxing in Odetta’s dressing room after her performance. The door flew open. The producer announced that we should clear the room. Mr. Harry Belafonte wanted to greet his dear friend and sister-in-arms, Odetta. With steady and pointed words, Odetta replied “Let him come in. I am not ashamed … Read more
Andrea Navedo is an award-winning actress best known for her role as Xiomara Villanueva on the critically acclaimed CW series Jane the Virgin. Her dynamic portrayal of Jane’s mother is a key highlight of the show, making Navedo a household name. Expanding her talents beyond acting, Andrea Navedo steps into the literary world with her … Read more
Thalia Pericles is a culinary genius and a pastry chef extraordinaire! Known for conjuring up confectionary wonders, after winning the Cupcake Wars NYC twice in a row, she was kindly asked not to compete and instead invited to judge the competition. That is classic Thalia. She outdoes even her own best. The serial entrepreneur and … Read more
Alimi Ballard – Sonya, I want to personally thank you for your Brilliance and all that you bring to the Creative and Development process.
We met Dream Development in the early stages of funding our inaugural documentary. Timing was a critical factor for us…