The work of this person usually is unnoticed. Only true cinema lovers really appreciate directors and their input into making a full motion picture. Gina Prince-Bythewood is definitely a powerhouse in the movie industry. A Film director, Screenwriter, Television Director, Television producer, Film Producer, Actor legend, this unknown bred United States of America has had tons of successes behind the scenes of large budget blockbusters and smaller movies. Born on unknown, Gina Prince-Bythewood was raised in a home with unknown unknown. Later on, this director went to and graduated University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television which allowed a talent like this to grow and develop. A unknown tall director had and has a family of Reggie Rock Bythewood (m. 1998) Toussaint Bythewood, Cassius Bythewood. Many successful projects have been realised under the supervision of Gina Prince-Bythewood. Such success has amassed a fortune of $4 Million for Gina Prince-Bythewood.
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Structural info
- Full Name: Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Net Worth: $4 Million
- Date Of Birth: June 10, 1969
- Place Of Birth: United States of America
- Profession: Film director, Screenwriter, Television Director, Television producer, Film Producer, Actor
- Education: University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
- Nationality: United States of America
- Spouse: Reggie Rock Bythewood (m. 1998)
- Children: Toussaint Bythewood, Cassius Bythewood
- Nicknames: Gina Maria Prince , Gina Prince
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gpbmadeit
- IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697656
- Awards: Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay
- Nominations: Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing In A Children/Youth/Family Special, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing In A Children/Youth/Family Special, Independent Spirit Award for…
- Movies: Love & Basketball, Disappearing Acts, Biker Boyz, The Secret Life of Bees, Our Family Wedding, Beyond the Lights, Before I Fall, What About Your Friends, Daddy’s Girl, Before I Fall, Beyond the Lights, Our Family Wedding, The Secret Life of Bees, Biker Boyz, Disappearing Acts, Love & Basketball, Wha…
- TV Shows: Shots Fired, Shots Fired
Quotes
- “On my set, people have to respect the actor’s process. I totally respect what actors do. I give them whatever time they need and I never scream out directions from the camera. I take the time to walk up to them and talk to them personally.” (from “Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Disappearing Acts” by Monice Mitchell, DGA Magazine, January 2001, 25:5, 51-53.)
Facts
- Ran competitive track at UCLA, where she also attended film school.
Filmography
Writer
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Shots Fired |
|
TV Series created by – 10 episodes, 2017 story by – 1 episode, 2017 written by – 1 episode, 2017 post-production |
|
Beyond the Lights |
2014 |
written by |
|
The Secret Life of Bees |
2008 |
screenplay |
|
Reflections |
2007 |
TV Short |
|
Love & Basketball |
2000 |
written by |
|
Felicity |
1999 |
TV Series writer – 1 episode |
|
Damn Whitey |
1997 |
Short written by |
|
Courthouse |
1995 |
TV Series two episodes – as Gina Prince |
|
CBS Schoolbreak Special |
1995 |
TV Series written by – 1 episode |
|
Sweet Justice |
1994 |
TV Series as Gina Prince |
|
South Central |
1994 |
TV Series 1 episode |
|
A Different World |
1992-1993 |
TV Series 4 episodes |
|
Stitches |
1991 |
Short as Gina Prince |
|
Director
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Shots Fired |
2017 |
TV Series 1 episode post-production |
|
Beyond the Lights |
2014 |
|
|
The Secret Life of Bees |
2008 |
|
|
Reflections |
2007 |
TV Short |
|
Everybody Hates Chris |
2005 |
TV Series 1 episode |
|
Girlfriends |
2005 |
TV Series 2 episodes |
|
The Bernie Mac Show |
2003 |
TV Series 1 episode |
|
Disappearing Acts |
2000 |
TV Movie |
|
Love & Basketball |
2000 |
|
|
Bowl of Pork |
1997 |
Short as Gina Prince |
|
Damn Whitey |
1997 |
Short as Gina Prince |
|
Progress |
1997 |
Short as Gina Prince |
|
CBS Schoolbreak Special |
1995 |
TV Series 1 episode |
|
Stitches |
1991 |
Short as Gina Prince |
|
Producer
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Shots Fired |
2017 |
TV Series executive producer / producer post-production |
|
Daddy’s Girl |
2007 |
TV Movie documentary producer |
|
Reflections |
2007 |
TV Short co-producer |
|
Biker Boyz |
2003 |
producer |
|
Felicity |
1998-1999 |
TV Series consulting producer – 8 episodes |
|
Courthouse |
1995 |
TV Series co-producer – as Gina Prince |
|
Miscellaneous
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Reflections |
2007 |
TV Short script development |
|
South Central |
|
TV Series story editor – 7 episodes, 1994 executive story editor – 2 episodes, 1994 |
|
Actress
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Love & Basketball |
2000 |
|
Diving Basketball Player (uncredited) |
Thanks
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
A Fighting Man |
2012 |
Short the producers wish to thank |
|
I Will Follow |
2010 |
special thanks |
|
This Is the Life |
2008 |
Documentary thanks |
|
This Film Is Not Yet Rated |
2006 |
Documentary the producers wish to thank |
|
Self
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Half the Picture |
2017 |
Documentary post-production |
Herself |
Tavis Smiley |
2014 |
TV Series |
Herself – Guest |
Made in Hollywood |
2014 |
TV Series |
Herself |
The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards |
2001 |
TV Special |
Herself |
Pictures