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Hidden Empire Film Group, founded circa 2011 by Deon Taylor, Roxanne Avent Taylor, and Robert F. Smith, is a Los Angeles-based independent film company. Specializing in producing story-driven horror, thriller, and action films, including popular franchises like Meet the Blacks, they develop innovative content for domestic and international distribution. Their diverse project slate spans features, reboots, biopics, and docuseries, notably including an upcoming Blacula reboot for Amazon MGM Studios and a John Lewis biopic. The company's filmography boasts titles like Fatale, Black and Blue, and The Intruder, featuring recognizable actors such as Hilary Swank, Michael Ealy, Naomie Harris, Tyrese, and Dennis Quaid. Operating with 11-50 employees, Hidden Empire also strategically invests in media ventures, notably contributing $1.7 million in a Seed VC round to Hollywood Unlocked in 2023, and partners on initiatives like NFL career tours.
Hidden Empire Film Group has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $1.7M Seed in Hollywood Unlocked in January 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2023 | Hollywood Unlocked | $1.7M Seed | — | Black Capital, Bracket Capital, Brown Venture Group, Intuition Capital |
