Founder Cat Hurston
From Ohio to Los Angeles her friends and fans can catch her acting, singing, dancing, writing and directing. She has performed,written, directed and produced plays for elementary school districts, community churches and theatres houses abroad. Since the fourth grade Cat fell in love with writing poetry and short theatrical skits and plans to publish her work in the near future. Cat is the cousin of writer/playwright Zora Neale Hurston (“There Eyes Were Watching God” starring Halle Berry and Michael Ealy, and actively seeks to continue her family’s legacy with writing, performing and directing pieces of work that ignite and soothe the soul.
She was an assistant to acting coach Tasha Smith (Tyler Perry’s “Why did I get Married, Daddys Little Girls and Americas Next Top Model) and has studied techniques from Ivanna Chubuck and the infamous Van Mar Academy of Motion Pictures and Television.
Cat had her big break as a co-star on the Disney television show “Undeclared” followed by small roles in Lords Of Dogstown, starring Heath Ledger, The Urban Demographic and Slammed. Cat has been a national spokesperson for Dryel, Swiffer and United Way’s Domestic Violence billboard campaigns nationwide.
Cat holds a Bachelor degree from The Ohio State University in Acting /Directing, a dual Masters Degree in Business Marketing and Public Policy. She is certified from John Casablanca’s Modeling and Career Center in Commercials and Modeling. She has been a member of Women In Film, The Community Artist Guild, and The Attic Theatre and Film Center and currently directing the stage play “The Office Girls” written by novelist Sylvester Stephens.
Cat Hurston is the founder and CEO of Hurston Entertainment LLC which shall provide further expansion opportunities for artist who are eager to explore and utilize there talents through the expression of any and all art forms. Hurston Entertainment LLC will launch the production of her first feature film, The Right Piece of Pie.
Production Management Staff
Briako M.
Briacko studied at the American Film Institution (AFI) and is a current co producer for many films developed through Alpine Pictures Inc. Some of their films produced and distributed include Dorothy of Oz, Love is a Drug, starring Lizzy Caplan and Daryl Hannah and Three Days to Vegas starring Peter Falk; just to name a few.
He is vice president of Alpha Omega Entertainment in Brazil which productions included SOS Brazil-National Security and a television show called Carmello Bella Edwinte, a soap opera television show in association with Global Television film works.
He has served as a casting associate and co-producer for over 5 years.
Morgan G
Morgan is the newest intern member of the staff with education through The Art Institute. Her desire and zeal to work in the Entertainment industry with various skills in Design/ Fashion, Make up and Skin Care. She is persistant, precise and a fun young part of the artistic vision of future young artist interested in the entertainment field.
Brian B.
Brian Bellamy studied at the infamous USC Film School. He began his career as an assistant editor for Mel Stewart, director of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. He is an accomplished Director of Photography, Producer, Director and Writer. He has shot and directed over 100 music videos for such artist as Snoop Dog, George Clinton, Warren G, Exhibit, Dr. Dre and Nate Dog to name a few.
He was one of the producers of such films as Freestyle, starring Mos Def, Don’s Plumb starring Leonard Di Caprio and Toby McGuire and The Funky Cuts Barber Shop starring Bobby McGhee.
He has served as a Cinematographer on such projects as House Party 1, I’m a Get You Sucka , and Sugarhill starring Wesley Snipes. Brian has been in the music industry as a musician and writer and held various positions in the film industry for over 15 years.