Professor Ron Carpenter's Biography
Professor Ron Carpenter is an educator and independent filmmaker. He is the CEO of Hollywood Art Brothers. He is a college professor and innovator with a clear vision for film and education. Professor Carpenter believes knowledge is power, and film is a powerful medium that could be used in more positive ways to both educate and inform audiences about solving problems in our daily lives.

Professor Carpenter has many milestones to his credit. "Living Behind Walls" is perhaps his biggest milestones to date. It's his first feature film and his first time directing major entertainers such as: Frankie Crocker, Jerard Washington, Sai Freeman, and Raheem from the legendary Hip Hop group "Grand Master Flash." Ron Carpenter knew at a young age that he wanted to be a film director. Inspired by Gordon Parks and many of the black films in the 70s, Ron began filmmaking while a student in high school. He wrote, produced and directed short films of all genres.

After graduating from Queensborough Community College with an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts & Science, Ron went to work at radio station WENY in Elmira, NY. There he hosted his own late night radio show. Critics praised him for innovative showmanship, and for his unique designed radio program. He then journeyed to Queens College, where he graduated with a Bachelors of Art's & Science Degree in Mass Media & Communications.

Ron's next milestone came after college at CBS News, New York. There he spent five years working as a journalist in both local and national news. After leaving CBS to launch a new direction for his career, he went to work full time as an independent filmmaker. He wrote, produced, directed and scored the soundtrack for one of his best films ever, "Crackdown." He assisted Tony Carpenter, his brother, on "Changing Times" as well. Both of these films paved the way for "Living Behind Walls."

In the early 90s, Ron was invited to teach at St. John's University, The School of Visual Arts. By the new millennium he was teaching for The City University of New York and Columbia University. He won an award at Columbia for being an outstanding educator. He was also honored at The Museum of African American History & Art in Harlem, NY, and at The Museum of Moving Images in New York. Ron has been interviewed on a number of cable programs and was interviewed on WWRL and KISS FM in New York City.

In the meantime, Ron landed a small part in the Malcolm X movie. He has produced and directed a documentary for Time Warner Cable. He served on several special projects for The Allen A.M.E. Video Ministry as a Technical Director. Ron has managed to produce one film per year since he began filmmaking in 1973 and he is now teaching others based on his experience. He believes experience is the best teacher. He brings the best of both worlds to his own workshops at The Magic Johnson's Movie Theatre in Harlem, New York. He has taught at the college and university levels, plus he has worked behind the scenes.

Ron was nominated by the Department of Public Relations at King's borough Community College to serve as media expert. He was also offered an opportunity to write a book on filmmaking. He continues to excel as a professor of English and Communications. In addition, he received invitations to become a member of the Schomberg Center Society by the Honorable Mayor David N. Dinkins and world-renowned author, poet and educator, Dr. Maya Angelou.

Thousands have recognized the Artist/Filmmaker, Historian and Entrepreneur who is making a significant impact on the lives of many with his vision and milestones. You can register for individual workshops at Magic Johnson's Theatre in New York or take additional course offerings online.

Frankie Crocker said, "Ron Carpenter and Hollywood Art Brothers are an exciting group of young people, very serious and very professional to work with." David Swartz of the American Museum of Moving Image said, "Ron Carpenter is a new director in the tradition of Oscar Micheaux. His film 'Living Behind Walls' has been praised by the Harlem community, and by the French Film Office/Cannes Film Festival."