DENIESE DAVIS (producer)
4x EMMY-NOMINATED
HOUSTON, TX Nov. 14-15
Create The Writers Room, Black Cinema Club HTX, and Captiv Studios are coming together to bring one of the most powerful producer-led Master Classes to Houston, Texas, November 14–15, 2026. Featuring four-time Emmy-nominated producer Deniese Davis, this is not another industry panel where you sit in the audience and take notes. This is an opportunity to get inside the room with a producer who has helped shape some of the most important stories and careers of the last decade—and learn how she sees the business, develops talent, builds projects, and gets things made.
Deniese Davis has built the kind of career that aspiring filmmakers dream about. From producing Issa Rae’s groundbreaking The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl and serving as a producer on HBO’s Insecure, to her work on A Black Lady Sketch Show, Rap Sh!t, and the feature film One of Them Days, Davis has consistently operated at the intersection of culture, talent, and opportunity. She is also the co-founder of ColorCreative with Issa Rae, an influential company created to discover, develop, and champion the next generation of diverse storytellers.
But her story doesn’t stop at producing hit projects. Davis is the founder and CEO of Reform Media Group and has secured a rare development deal with Tyler Perry Studios—a testament to her ability to identify compelling stories, cultivate talent, and turn creative vision into real opportunities at the highest levels of the industry.
And that is exactly what makes this Master Class different.
Deniese isn't coming to Houston to simply talk about Hollywood. She's coming to pull back the curtain.
Over two days, creatives will have the opportunity to gain insight into how producers think, how projects are developed, how relationships are built, how talent gets positioned, how opportunities are created, and what it actually takes to move from having an idea to having a career.
THE MASTER CLASS IS FOR YOU IF...
You have a story you're desperate to tell.
You have a career you're ready to take seriously.
You know you have more to offer but need a better understanding of how to move strategically in this industry.
Whether you're writing your first screenplay, producing your first short, developing a feature, building your production company, or trying to figure out your next move, The Master Class is designed to give you insight you can actually put into action.
Come ready to learn. Come ready to ask questions. Come ready to see the industry differently.
Two days. One extraordinary producer. One room. Houston. November 14–15, 2026.
“Why am I waiting for someone to come to me to host or teach this? What if I created it myself?” ---
Deniese Davis
THE MASTER CLASS (Tier 1)
The full two-day Deniese Davis experience: industry insight, producing strategy, career development, storytelling, and direct access to her expertise.
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The Producer’s Mindset — Learn how top producers evaluate ideas, talent, material, and opportunities.
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From Idea to Greenlight — Understand what makes a project compelling enough to move from concept to development and production.
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Building Your Career, Not Just Your Résumé — Learn how to strategically position yourself, build relationships, and create opportunities rather than waiting for them.
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The Business of Hollywood — Gain insight into development, pitching, packaging, financing, production, and navigating industry relationships.
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Creating Opportunities for Yourself — Learn how creators can build their own lane when traditional doors aren't opening.
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Lessons From the Real World — Hear the successes, challenges, pivots, and hard-earned lessons behind Deniese’s career.
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Open Q&A + Audience Conversation — Get the opportunity to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask someone who has been on the other side of the table.
RSVP : $250
THE MASTER CLASS + 1:1 (Tier 2)
1:1 is the most intimate and limited experience of The Master Class. Designed specifically for creators who already have a developed project and are ready to receive direct, personalized insight from a producer who understands what it takes to move a project forward.
This is not simply additional Q&A time. This is your opportunity to put your work in front of Deniese.
1:1 participants receive everything included in The Master Class, plus the opportunity to submit one developed project for Deniese’s review. Your submission can be a feature screenplay, a short screenplay, a completed short film, or a completed feature film.
Following the Master Class, you’ll participate in a private 1-on-1 with Deniese, giving you dedicated time to discuss your project, creative vision, goals, and next steps.
RSVP : $450
