Pierre M. Coleman is a native of Newark, NJ. He grew up in a tight-knit family that was always supportive of his
dreams. He attended Howard University’s School of Communications and earned his degree in Film Production.
Pierre gained 15 years of extensive production experience working with renowned companies including HBO, 20th
Century Fox, BET, and Dreamworks. Pierre’s industry and personal experiences propelled him to write, direct, and
produce award-winning short films, documentaries, and branded content. Pierre strives to tell compelling stories
and isn’t afraid to challenge his audience to think outside of their comfort zone. He produced the short film Ricky,
which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and has screened at festivals such as Palm Springs
Shortsfest, Woodstock Film Festival, and Montclair Film Festival. Pierre is currently in development for Ricky, the
feature film, as a 2023 Sundance Producing Fellow.