Filmmaker / Content Creator

De’Niel Phipps

As a 2-time Telly Award Winner, 6-time Emmy Award Winner, 22-time Emmy nominated Director, Cinematographer, and Content Creator, De'Niel has made a mark in the film and television industry for over 20 years. He was first introduced to the business at age 13, helping to produce his Church's weekly television program. An opportunity that paved the way to his dreams becoming a reality.

Professionally, De’Niel’s film and television production credits include the 51stDove Awards TBN’s worldwide broadcast special “Carry The Change '', in which he became the first African American Director of the biggest Christian and Gospel Music Award Show. His national commercial productions include McDonalds, Nationwide Insurance, Miami University, and Goodyear Tire. He has helped produce television programming for MTV, ESPN, ABC, NBC Universal, Showtime, HBO, and a host of other television networks. His studio feature films include Lions Gate film “One for The Money," Paramount Pictures, “Fun Size," and the Independent film, "Tomorrow Your Gone. Adding to his list of credits are numerous short films. “Fin Del Ano," is the most recognized, which was highlighted at the Sundance Film Festival. De’Niel also produces music videos for national recording artists from various genres.

His list of production credits, combined with years of experience led to him becoming an Adjunct Professor at Miami University. Teaching film production to aspiring filmmakers. He has also pioneered his own Film and Entertainment Camp, teaching youth and young adults, in underserved communities around the country, the ins and outs of the film industry.

De’Niel’s passion to tell stories has continued to drive him to new heights. Always looking for a new challenge to create and market visually. De’Niel has recently published his first book that he is eager to share with the world. He believes that through the arts you can reach, teach, entertain, and inspire.

Awards

2021 Telly Award Gold Winner General Social Impact “Our Lives Matter”

2021 Telly Award Bronze Winner Public Service & Activism “Our Lives Matter”

2020 Ohio Valley Emmy Award Winner ‘Our Lives Matter”

2019 Ohio Valley Emmy Award Winner Cinematography

2017 Induction into the Bridgeport High School Hall of Fame

2017 Ohio Valley Emmy Award Winner Cinematography

2016 Ohio Valley Emmy Nominated Director

2016 Bridging The Gap Youth Palooza Certificate of Appreciation

2015 Phenomenal Achievement Award Small Business EXPO

2015 Certificate of Recognition City of Saginaw, MI

2015 Ohio Valley Emmy Award Winner Cinematography

2014 CASE Award Winner

2014 Cincinnati Entertainment Award Nominee Best Music Video “Sank For Days,” Mad Anthony

2014 Ohio Valley Emmy Award Winner Cinematography

2013 Ohio Valley Emmy Nominated Director

2013 Ohio Valley Emmy Nominated Cinematographer

2008 Ohio Valley Emmy Award Winner

2006 Ohio Valley Emmy Nominated Cinematographer

2005 Ohio Valley Emmy Nominated Cinematographer