Marc Cayce is an American filmmaker and screenplay writer, recognized for his film "Forbidden Fruits," produced by Foremost Entertainment in collaboration with Vivendi Universal, and released in 2006. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Cayce moved to Los Angeles, California, to attend the University of Southern California's film school. [1]
Career
After graduating from USC, Cayce began his career at MPCA/Orion Pictures as an Office Production Assistant. He progressed to become an independent producer, writing the screenplay "A Chances Taken" for actress Diahann Carroll, which led to a multi-picture soundtrack deal with Warner Brothers Records. [2]
In 1998, Cayce wrote and produced the short film "Nikita Blues" for HBO, later expanding it into a feature-length film released in 2001. [3]
Notable Works
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- Forbidden Fruits (2006): Features a cast including Fredro Starr, Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Keith Sweat, Keith David, and Rima Fakih. The film explores an interracial love story among African Americans, Arab Americans, and Chaldean Americans.
- Trapped: Haitian Nights (2010): Shot in Miami and Haiti, starring Vivica A. Fox.
- A Day of Trouble (2018): Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Detention Day (2019): Released at the end of 2019. [4]
- Flint Tales (2020): Addresses the water crisis in Flint [5], Michigan, starring Hawthorne James and Erica Peeples. [6]
Marc Cayce recently[ when?] directed "Sasha Lanes", featuring Paula Jai Parker. [7]
Affiliations and Awards
Cayce is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and received the Best Independent Director in a Digital Film award at the HAPA Awards.
Production Company
Cayce produces a range of feature films under his production company, Foremost Entertainment Inc.
References
- ^ "FOREMOST ENTERTAINMENT UNVEILS PROVOCATIVE DRAMA "BLACKSKIN," CAPTURING THE ECHOES OF GEORGE FLOYD'S UPRISING". Fox 59 (Press release). EIN Presswire. December 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Chapman, Reg (September 21, 2022). "Locally-produced "Black Skin," inspired by murder of George Floyd, premieres this weekend". CBS. Retrieved July 1, 2024.[ failed verification]
- ^ Burt, Sharelle (March 1, 2023). "'Harlem' Actress Jerrie Johnson Accuses Film Director Marc Cayce of Sexual Assault and Misgendering". Black Enterprise. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Detention Day". TVGuide.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Ochoa, Santiago (August 7, 2021). "Local premiere of 'Flint Tale' fills two theaters, highlights water crisis". Flint Beat. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Simpson-Mersha, Isis (August 3, 2021). "New movie highlighting aftermath of Flint water crisis premieres Thursday". mlive. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Sasha Lanes | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
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Marc Cayce is an American filmmaker and screenplay writer, recognized for his film "Forbidden Fruits," produced by Foremost Entertainment in collaboration with Vivendi Universal, and released in 2006. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Cayce moved to Los Angeles, California, to attend the University of Southern California's film school. [1]
Career
After graduating from USC, Cayce began his career at MPCA/Orion Pictures as an Office Production Assistant. He progressed to become an independent producer, writing the screenplay "A Chances Taken" for actress Diahann Carroll, which led to a multi-picture soundtrack deal with Warner Brothers Records. [2]
In 1998, Cayce wrote and produced the short film "Nikita Blues" for HBO, later expanding it into a feature-length film released in 2001. [3]
Notable Works
|
- Forbidden Fruits (2006): Features a cast including Fredro Starr, Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Keith Sweat, Keith David, and Rima Fakih. The film explores an interracial love story among African Americans, Arab Americans, and Chaldean Americans.
- Trapped: Haitian Nights (2010): Shot in Miami and Haiti, starring Vivica A. Fox.
- A Day of Trouble (2018): Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Detention Day (2019): Released at the end of 2019. [4]
- Flint Tales (2020): Addresses the water crisis in Flint [5], Michigan, starring Hawthorne James and Erica Peeples. [6]
Marc Cayce recently[ when?] directed "Sasha Lanes", featuring Paula Jai Parker. [7]
Affiliations and Awards
Cayce is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and received the Best Independent Director in a Digital Film award at the HAPA Awards.
Production Company
Cayce produces a range of feature films under his production company, Foremost Entertainment Inc.
References
- ^ "FOREMOST ENTERTAINMENT UNVEILS PROVOCATIVE DRAMA "BLACKSKIN," CAPTURING THE ECHOES OF GEORGE FLOYD'S UPRISING". Fox 59 (Press release). EIN Presswire. December 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Chapman, Reg (September 21, 2022). "Locally-produced "Black Skin," inspired by murder of George Floyd, premieres this weekend". CBS. Retrieved July 1, 2024.[ failed verification]
- ^ Burt, Sharelle (March 1, 2023). "'Harlem' Actress Jerrie Johnson Accuses Film Director Marc Cayce of Sexual Assault and Misgendering". Black Enterprise. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Detention Day". TVGuide.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Ochoa, Santiago (August 7, 2021). "Local premiere of 'Flint Tale' fills two theaters, highlights water crisis". Flint Beat. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Simpson-Mersha, Isis (August 3, 2021). "New movie highlighting aftermath of Flint water crisis premieres Thursday". mlive. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Sasha Lanes | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.