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DeVon Franklin

award-winning producer, New York Times bestselling author, renowned motivational speaker, current Netflix deal with Tyler Perry for faith-based films

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This motivational multi-hyphenate is teaming up with Tyler Perry to produce faith-based films under a multi-year and multi-picture first-look deal at Netflix. The first film R&B is a modern-day retelling of Ruth and Boaz, one of the most iconic love stories in the Bible. He is also developing detective drama GRACE for CBS after re-upping his deal with the studio for another two years. He exec produces BET+ series KINGDOM BUSINESS, a music-driven drama set in the high-stakes world of Gospel music, and is also working on PLAYED for the streamer
He serves as President and CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic multimedia entertainment company with a first-look film deal at Paramount Pictures, a second-look film deal at Netflix, and an overall deal at CBS TV Studios. His inspirational films have grossed over $175MM at the box office with hits including FLAMIN' HOT directed by Eva Longoria, BREAKTHROUGH starring Chrissy Metz (Disney/Fox), THE STAR (Sony Pictures), and MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN (Sony Pictures)
Variety Magazine named him one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch,” Ebony Magazine has distinguished him as one of the “Top 100 Influential African-Americans in America,” and Oprah has called him “…a different kind of spiritual teacher for our times”
He is the author of multiple best-selling books including THE TRUTH ABOUT MEN, THE SUCCESS COMMANDMENTS, THE WAIT, and PRODUCED BY FAITH
His unique combination of entertainment experience, spiritual wisdom, self-help expertise, and dynamic speaking style has made him a highly sought after speaker on the topics of leadership, motivation, relationships, Hollywood and faith
He sits on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences
Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship along with a minor in Cinema-Television from the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles

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This motivational multi-hyphenate is teaming up with Tyler Perry to produce faith-based films under a multi-year and multi-picture first-look deal at Netflix. The first film R&B is a modern-day retelling of Ruth and Boaz, one of the most iconic love stories in the Bible. He is also developing detective drama GRACE for CBS after re-upping his deal with the studio for another two years. He exec produces BET+ series KINGDOM BUSINESS, a music-driven drama set in the high-stakes world of Gospel music, and is also working on PLAYED for the streamer
He serves as President and CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic multimedia entertainment company with a first-look film deal at Paramount Pictures, a second-look film deal at Netflix, and an overall deal at CBS TV Studios. His inspirational films have grossed over $175MM at the box office with hits including FLAMIN' HOT directed by Eva Longoria, BREAKTHROUGH starring Chrissy Metz (Disney/Fox), THE STAR (Sony Pictures), and MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN (Sony Pictures)
Variety Magazine named him one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch,” Ebony Magazine has distinguished him as one of the “Top 100 Influential African-Americans in America,” and Oprah has called him “…a different kind of spiritual teacher for our times”
He is the author of multiple best-selling books including THE TRUTH ABOUT MEN, THE SUCCESS COMMANDMENTS, THE WAIT, and PRODUCED BY FAITH
His unique combination of entertainment experience, spiritual wisdom, self-help expertise, and dynamic speaking style has made him a highly sought after speaker on the topics of leadership, motivation, relationships, Hollywood and faith
He sits on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences
Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship along with a minor in Cinema-Television from the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles

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Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin to Produce Faith-Based Films at Netflix, Set Bible-Inspired Love Story ‘R&B’ as First Title

DeVon Franklin Details How Creating A Marketing Campaign For ‘The Pursuit Of Happyness’ Led Him To Faith-Based Movies — AVPSummit

DeVon Franklin talks “Hollywood Commandments” and more

Detective Drama ‘Grace’ In The Works At CBS From DeVon Franklin As Producer Reups Overall Deal With CBS Studios

Producer DeVon Franklin Keeps the Faith in Hollywood

September 9, 2024

One of One I DeVon Franklin I Social Dallas

Best-selling author, movie producer, and motivational speaker Devon Franklin returns to the show

Tamron Hall Show

Watch: DeVon Franklin on his Hollywood journey

‘Flamin’ Hot’: Eva Longoria & DeVon Franklin Discuss Love Story At Heart Center Of Spicy Treat Tale – SXSW

A Talk with Actor DeVon Franklin: Finding Spirituality in ‘Jesus Revolution’

Black Girl Nerds

February 28, 2023

DeVon Franklin On 'Jesus Revolution,' Honoring His Gifts And What To Learn From The Moment In History The Film Explores

February 22, 2023

Biography

DEVON FRANKLIN is an award-winning Film & TV producer, best-selling author, internationally-known preacher and motivational speaker. A recognized authority on spirituality, faith and the entertainment business, Franklin is committed to using the power of media as an inspirational tool. Beliefnet calls him one of the "Most Influential Christians Under 40," Variety Magazine named him one of the "Top 10 Producers to Watch," and Ebony Magazine has named him one of the "Top 100 Influential African-Americans in America." DeVon uses his platform to empower the masses through his speaking, preaching, producing movies & tv shows, books, postings on social media to his over 3 million followers and regular television appearances.

He serves as President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic multimedia entertainment company with a first-look film deal at Paramount Pictures, a second-look film deal at Netflix, and an overall deal at CBS TV Studios. His inspirational films have grossed over $175MM at the box office with hits including BREAKTHROUGH starring Chrissy Metz (Disney/Fox), THE STAR (Sony Pictures) and MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN (Sony Pictures)

Along with his work as a producer, he is the author of multiple best-selling books including THE TRUTH ABOUT MEN, THE SUCCESS COMMANDMENTS, THE WAIT, and PRODUCED BY FAITH.

His unique combination of entertainment experience, spiritual wisdom, self-help expertise, and dynamic speaking style has made him a highly sought after speaker on the topics of leadership, motivation, relationships, Hollywood and faith.

He sits on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences.

Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship along with a minor in Cinema-Television from the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles.

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personal connection to - California

lives in - Los Angeles, CA

philanthropy: faith

multicultural: black

language: spanish

philanthropy: faith

multicultural: black

language: spanish