About Pierre Bagley, Producer of Black Yarn's Documentary

PIERRE BAGLEY

WRITER-PRODUCER-DIRECTOR pierrebagley@gmail.com +33 6 43 52 99 38 (FR.)

+1 972 670 5701 (U.S.)

Pierre Bagley’s motion picture, television and entertainment career began as a minimum wage, affirmative action position in broadcast TV, while attending Arizona State University as a Pre-Med student.  Providence, and God, would soon intervene to assist him in realizing his true calling… to be a teller of stories.  He would never look back.

Currently living in Bordeaux, France, Pierre is developing numerous film and television projects, and is now set to adapt and produce a television/streaming series based on the popular Bluford High Series books.  To date, the books have sold more than 12 million copies and is still avidly read in schools and libraries throughout America. 

In 2014, Washington DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray appointed Producer/Director Pierre Bagley to serve as the Director of the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development.

“Pierre brings more than 35 years of entertainment and media experience, which makes him a natural choice to lead the District’s efforts to support content-related

sustainability in the District of Columbia.”                                                             -Mayor Gray

As a cabinet level executive, Bagley’s responsibilities included initiating, implementing and managing operations and logistics of programs aimed at generating revenue and stimulating business and entertainment opportunities in the District. 

In 2012 Bagley produced, directed, and co-wrote the theatrically released motion picture

“From the Rough”, starring academy award nominees, Taraji P. Henson (Curious Case of

Benjamin Button), Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile), and British actor Tom Felton (Harry Potter). He guided the project from development to production in less than six months and raised nearly $7.5 million in equity to complete the film. The movie, which is inspired by the remarkable true story of the first female head coach of an NCAA Division I men’s golf team, was released in theaters in early 2014 and is currently still airing on NetFlix, Bounce TV, TNT and other outlets.

Other projects include two critically-acclaimed documentaries, “A Legacy of Leadership,” hosted by Sidney Poitier and “LAPD: Transforming the Dream.” commissioned by former LAPD Police Chief, and former NYPD Commissioner, William H. Bratton.

Diverse and eclectic clientele ranged from TIME Inc. and Muhammad Ali to Neiman Marcus and Oprah Winfrey. His company also was tasked by major institutions such as the National Urban League, Toyota Motor Company, National Association of Black Journalists, The Trammell Crow Companies, and Anheuser Busch to lend its unique creative perspective and consistent production execution. 

Bagley has a deep passion for service and is extensively involved in community affairs.  He is a founder of VISIONARIES 100, a former board member of the USA FILM FESTIVAL, an alumnus of LEADERSHIP DALLAS, a former advisor for the SAVE THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION and is on the Advisory Board of THE PLAYWRIGHTS’ PROJECT INC.  He served a 12-year stint as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ART INSTITUTE OF DALLAS, with annual revenues of over 25 million dollars. He is also a founding board member of DIFFA (DESIGN INDUSTRY FOUNDATION FOR AIDS), and the New York chapter of the NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES.

Pierre Bagley Director’s Reel: https://vimeo.com/57361967

U.S. Movie Press Tour: https://vimeo.com/145414863