Coleman Entertainment LLC was founded in 2005 by Kevin Coleman. The company prides itself in bringing the under heard and under valued to a heightened consciousness. Coleman Entertainment is a media production company specializing in film productions, music videos, commericals, and stage productions.
The company is headed by Kevin Coleman a director and producer who also serves as the company's CEO/President. Kevin graduated from the prestigious American Film Institute in Hollywood, CA with a MFA in directing. Kevin has won several awards for his AFI thesis film SNAPSHOT. Kevin has worked with veteran director Bill Duke, www.billduke.com as an intern and production assistant on "Angel" starring Mary J. Blige and hip hop artist DMX, and the documentary "Partners of the Heart" narrated by Morgan Freeman. Mr. Duke has directed blockbuster films Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Deep Cover, Hoodlum, and several other mainstream Hollywood films. Kevin is also a graduate of Howard University where he studied under legendary director Haile Gerima (Sankofa).
Kevin is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Media Arts at the University of MO at Kansas City (UMKC) and an Adjunct Professor at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park.
Derrick Phillips is a producer and editor for Coleman Entertainment and also serves at the company's Vice President. Derrick was an Avid Editor for St. Louis Community College at Forest Park and credit long time friend and department Chair of Communication, Kathe Dunlop as beliving in him before he believed in himself. Derrick has produced two shorts "St. Louis Paparazzi" and "Ungrateful Dog". Derrick also produced the music video "Lights Camera Action" starring Woody P and featuring Nikko Smith, R & B singer and former American Idol Season 4 semi-finalist.
Coleman Entertainment is in development on several projects including another music video, short film, variety fundraiser show, and youth film camp. Contact Terrance Clark, Special Projects Coordinator for addtional information. terrance@colemanentertainment.com or
314-435-8243
