Pryde Pierce
Pryde Pierce Films
Beaumont
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.
SOURCE: Abridged from IMDB
CONTACT INFO: prydepiercefilms@gmail.com
ALSO ON THIS SITE: See Actor's Gallery
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.
SOURCE: Abridged from IMDB
CONTACT INFO: prydepiercefilms@gmail.com
ALSO ON THIS SITE: See Actor's Gallery
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PROJECTS:
Riley (2021) short -- cinematographer
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Target (2021) short-- Writer/Dir/Prod
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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
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Dog Gone It (2020) short -- Everything
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Film Riot Stay at Home Challenge
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Modern Family 2020 (2020) short -- Writer/Dir/Prod
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Mom is dating a new guy. Can he bond with her son? 48 Hr. Film Project winner: Best Acting, Audience Award
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Did You Know (2020) -- collaborating writer 2 episodes, dialogue 1 episode
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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.
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Lost in Space (2019)
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Royal Wolf Film Awards: Best Cinematograph (May)
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Playset (2018) short -- Co-writer, Co-Producer, Cinematograhy, VFX,
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A young girl makes a night time visit to the play set in her back yard.
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The End of billy Bads (2018) short -- Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
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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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Hemmorage (2018) short -- Writer, Director, Co-Producer, Editor
Trial & Error (2017) short -- Writer/Dir/Prod
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.
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Serial Devotion (2016) short -- Writer, Director, Co-Producer, Cinematographer, Co-Editor, Music
Look Who's Sharing Thanksgiving (2015) -- Director, Co-Writer, Producer, Editor, Music
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A frustrated son can never please his demanding mother.
The generally incompatible members of a family meet to "celebrate" a traditional Thanksgiving meal. |
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Embryo (2015) -- Writer, Director, Producer, Co-Editor
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In the far future, a digger finds and bonds with an embryo of inestimable value.
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Oscar's Truth (2014) short -- Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, VFX
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The tale of Oscar, the two women who love him, and his horrible secret.
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Ghost Watch (2014) - Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, VFX
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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
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Hit-N-Run (2014) short -- Co-Writer & Editor
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What do you do when a group of assassins ends up at the same party? You HIT-N-RUN!
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Censor Chip (2013) short -- Director, Co-Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, VFX
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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
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Child's Tale: Once Upon a Crime (2012) short -- Director, Co-Writer,
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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.
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