Roxanne Avent | |
|---|---|
 Roxanne | |
| Born | June 21, 1976 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer Movie Studio Executive |
| Years active | 2007 - Present |
| Spouse | Deon Taylor (married 2014-present) |
| Relatives | sister: Selena Williams, Sacramento age 42 |
Roxanne Avent (born 21 June 1976) is an American film producer and movie studio executive. [1]
Avent has produced several films, including Meet the Blacks , starring Mike Epps, George Lopez, Mike Tyson, Snoop Dogg, Bresha Webb and Zulay Henad. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] She is the co-founder of Hidden Empire Film Group (HEFG) alongside her partner Deon Taylor. The company supplies commercial projects for studios and major independents worldwide. She is the producer of the award-winning film Supremacy starring Danny Glover, Derek Luke, Evan Ross and Lela Rochon. [7] She is also the producer of Chain Letter , The Hustle and Dead Tone .
Before running HEFG, Avent worked for the Directors Guild of America. She also served as a label manager for Taylor Made Muzik, the largest independent record label in North California. [8]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Dead Tone | Co-executive producer | |
| 2008 | The Hustle | Co-executive producer, Production manager | |
| Nite Tales: The Movie | |||
| 2009 | Up All Nite | Producer | TV series 6 episodes |
| Chain Letter | Executive producer, Production manager | ||
| 2009–2011 | Nite Tales: The Series | Unit production manager | TV series 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Night Tales | Producer | TV movie |
| 2014 | Supremacy | Producer, Unit production manager | |
| 2016 | Meet the Blacks | ||
| 2018 | Traffik | Producer | |
| 2019 | The Intruder | ||
| Black and Blue | |||
| 2020 | Fatale | ||
| 2021 | The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2 | ||
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