Hidden Empire Film Group, the independent studio behind films such as “Fatale” and “Meet the Black,” has signed a representation agreement with CAA.
Founded by director Deon Taylor and producer Roxanne Avent Taylor, Hidden Empire believes that multicultural representation is good business. The studio aims to create bold, culture-driven stories that amplify underrepresented voices in Hollywood.
CAA will help Hidden Empire expand into premium scripted and unscripted television and sports content.
Hidden Empire is known for the 2016 horror-comedy “Meet the Black,” starring Mike Epps, and a 2021 sequel titled “The House Next Door.” The company produced the psychological thriller “Fatale,” starring Hilary Swank, which was distributed by Lionsgate, and the police thriller “Black and Blue,” which was released by Sony Pictures. Both films were directed by Taylor.
The studio also produces “The Intruder,” “Traffik,” “Fear,” “Supremacy,” and “Chain Letter.” The company’s films have collectively grossed more than $300 million worldwide.
Next, Hidden Empire has “Freedom Rides,” based on the life and experiences of the late Congressman John Lewis, “Free Agents,” and a multi-part documentary about Floyd Mayweather. The company is also reimagining the 1972 blaxploitation film “Blacula” for Amazon MGM Studios.
Outside of film, the Taylors created the civic engagement series “Be Woke. Vote,” which won seven Webby Awards. We also launched the CLIMB Mentoring Program, which supports underserved young women pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
HEFG continues to be represented by attorneys Glenn Mastrobert and Andre Des Rochers, and public relations firm R&CPMK.
