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Pryde Pierce

Pryde Pierce Films

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     Pryde Pierce has produced, directed, written, and acted in award-winning short films and received rave reviews for his roles on stage.
     A third-generation Pastor's son, he was raised in Illinois in a strong protestant household. At seventeen he joined the Army Infantry. During his two-years of active duty he was promoted three times, met then-President of Haiti Jean Bertrand Aristide, received two Army Achievement Medals, and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal.
     Upon returning to Illinois, he and a group of friends formed a music production company that produced a variety of R&B and Hip-Hop local acts along with his own R&B singing group "Sylohet." He eventually became disillusioned with the music business and returned to school.
   Quite by chance he was cast in a college production of A Raisin in the Sun. Now "bit by the bug" and in love with theater, he began devouring books on everything from acting to production, supplementing his independent study with acting classes for non-majors.  He was cast in each of the next five plays he for which he auditioned, and this led to his being cast in many local independent commercial and film projects.
     After being considered for the Acting MFA program at California Institute of the Arts, he moved to Southern California. He continues to broaden his skill set, win awards, and work towards a steady and successful career in visual storytelling.
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​CONTACT INFO:  prydepiercefilms@gmail.com
​ALSO ON THIS SITE:  See Actor's Gallery
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 PROJECTS:
Riley (2021) short -- cinematographer
LR Homestyles by lisa raye (2020) --
Target (2021) short-- Writer/Dir/Prod                   

Commercial
Two covert "acquisition" agents at a meeting point, slightly ahead of schedule, with valuable cargo.  As the two agents wait for the pick up team to arrive, they think about the road they are on, and where they would like their lives to go.  Indie Eye Film awards: Best Director, Best Cinematography
Dog Gone It (2020) short -- Everything
Film Riot Stay at Home Challenge
Modern Family 2020 (2020) short -- ​Writer/Dir/Prod 
Mom is dating a new guy.  Can he bond with her son?  48 Hr. Film Project winner: Best Acting, Audience Award
Did You Know (2020) -- collaborating writer 2 episodes, dialogue 1 episode
Using Raccoon TV's original content, The Cultural Exchange and Enrichment Center, the company behind Teaching English in Foreign Countries, presents interesting facts from every region around the globe.
Doubt (2020) short -- Everything
Honey do (2020) short -- Everything
bitten by Love 2019 short -- Writer, director, Cinematographer, editor
Dog Days (2019) -- Everything
60 Second Film Riot Entry

​AT&T Competition


Inland Empire 48 Hr. Film Project Award: Best Editing


​60 Second FX Entry
dirty Job (2019) short-- writer, director, Co-Prod.
 Ben and Brad's Gloomy Day (short) -- ​Writer, Director, Producer, Editor

​​Two scruffy unscrupulous types are on a treasure hunt.
​Ben and Brad attend the sales training conference from hell.  (48 Hr Proj. entry)
Lost in Space (2019)
​Royal Wolf Film Awards: Best Cinematograph (May)
Playset (2018) short -- Co-writer, Co-Producer, Cinematograhy,  VFX, 
A young girl makes a night time visit to the play set in her back yard.
Pandamonium (2018) short -- Writer, Dir, editor
A man's subconscious guides him through a relationship issue in this action comedy that pays homage to old school martial arts films and games.
The End of billy Bads (2018) short -- Writer,  Director, Cinematographer, Editor
When mobster Billy Bads is released from prison after 30 years, his old partner requires one last job from him. A tale of one man moving past his past.
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The Waves
When the Pacific Island resort is overrun b a guerrilla army, A couple vacationing couple discover that sometimes the only way to appreciate what you have is to lose it.
Hemmorage (2018) short -- Writer, Director, Co-Producer, Editor
​Trial & Error (2017) short -- ​Writer/Dir/Prod 

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​Tough Love (2016) short -- Writer, Director, Producer, Co-Editor
When Dr. John Smith is attacked and struck with amnesia, he searches for his would-be killer, no matter the cost.  48 Hr. Film Festival Award: Best Actor
In a tale reminiscent of the Twilight Zone, three astronauts land on a Martian moon and find that exploring space has more dangers than expected.
Private Investigator Deon Diggs discovers just how much people will sacrifice for love.
Serial Devotion (2016) short -- Writer, Director, Co-Producer, Cinematographer, Co-Editor,  Music
Look Who's Sharing Thanksgiving (2015) -- Director, Co-Writer, Producer, Editor, Music 
A frustrated son can never please his demanding mother.

The generally incompatible members of a family meet to "celebrate" a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Embryo (2015) -- Writer, Director, Producer, Co-Editor
In the far future, a digger finds and bonds with an embryo of inestimable value.
Second chance at love (?) --
Control (2015) -- Director, Co-writer, Producer, Co-Editor & VFX

​A Rode Reel Challenge
When a special agent goes rogue, his shadowy agency go to great lengths to bring him under control.  ​Inland Empire 48 Hr. Film Project: Best Acting, Audience Award​
Oscar's Truth (2014) short -- Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, VFX
The tale of Oscar, the two women who love him, and his horrible secret.
Ghost Watch (2014) - Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, VFX
Only a redneck ghost buster and his "speggles," stands between the world and an evil spirit who longs to be worshiped as a sex god.  When ghosts come to play, Ghost Watch saves the day! Inland Empire 48 Hr. Film Project: Audience Award​
Hit-N-Run (2014) short -- Co-Writer & Editor
What do you do when a group of assassins ends up at the same party? You HIT-N-RUN!
Censor Chip (2013) short -- Director, Co-Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, VFX
​When Killer John is court-ordered to have a sight-altering chip implanted, human rights protests break out break out--and everything changes but the truth.  ​​Inland Empire 48 Hr. Film Project: Best Writing
Child's Tale: Once Upon a Crime (2012) short -- Director, Co-Writer, 
When a mother and child are abducted the mother distracts her terrified daughter with a fairy tale about how her mercenary father will rescue them.
Writer's Block (2011) short -- Director, Co-Writer
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That's My Boy (2011) Commerical -- Writer,Dir, Prod
Crash and Burn (2011) commercial-- Writer, Director, Producer
A screenwriter is taken to a surprise birthday party.
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2011 Crash the Superbowl entry`

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Doritos Crash the Superbowl entry
Granny Baker (2011) -- director, Co-Writer, Co-Producer, Co-editor
When a gang of criminals insinuate themselves into the home of a newly widowed woman and her disabled grand-daughter, they mistakenly think they have found an easy mark.   It's cookie versus crook in this playful thrill
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