Greg Carter (filmmaker)

Nestor Gregory Carter, professionally known as Greg Carter, is a filmmaker[1][2] from Texas who has produced more than nineteen feature films and documentaries, nine of which he directed and six he wrote. He is a native of Houston. Carter has been inducted into the Texas Filmmakers' Hall of Fame in 2006,[3] in recognition of his film and community contributions..

Not to be confused with Greg Carter (theatre director).
Greg Carter
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Early life

Carter initially studied film while pursuing a degree in Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he studied under Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Charles Gordone.[2] After graduating, Carter went on to further his education at Rice University's Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts, earning an MFA. He is the brother of outsider rapper Viper, who also starred in his first film, Fifth Ward.

Career

Carter filmed his first feature, Fifth Ward, in 1997.[3] He co-produced the 2012 film Dysfunctional Friends. He is the producer of The Concerto, a film that stars Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars) and Jackson Rathbone (Twilight), among others. Lap Dance, Carter's latest directorial effort, is based on events in the lives of him and his girlfriend, actress Junie Hoang prior to their move to Los Angeles in 2005. Lap Dance was written, directed and co-produced by Carter. As of August 2014, Carter is working on the feature length documentary Michael Vick: Giving Back.

Occasionally, Carter teaches filmmaking. For instance to underprivileged youths, through his association with SWAMP.[4] He founded Fifth Ward Young Filmmakers[5] in 1992, and he and producer Elizabeth Avellán participated in a youth filmmaker instruction program at the MFAH.

Awards

Carter received various awards.[3] For his film Fifth Ward (Best Director and Best Film; 30th Parallel Film Festival), Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story (Best Feature; WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival)[6] and Waters Rising (Best Docudrama; San Diego Black Film Festival).[7]

Filmography
Year Title Role Note
(announced) Open All Night producer
2014 The Concerto producer
2014 Pretty Perfect co-producer
2014 Lap Dance co-executive producer
2012 Bully associate producer
2012 Dysfunctional Friends producer
2012 Coast to Coast Cheerleaders producer TV Series
2012 Exotic Dancers of Houston producer TV Series
2011 Michael Vick: Giving Back producer
2010 A Gang Land Love Story producer
2010 After the Storm producer short
2008 I American Dream producer
2007 Gus and Rose: Reflections of Hurricane Katrina executive producer / producer video documentary
2007 Waters Rising producer
2006 The Hand We've Been Dealt: Borderline Houston producer documentary
2005 The Making of 'Treasure n tha Hood' co-producer video short
2005 Treasure n tha Hood producer
2005 Behind the Scenes: Project Streetlight producer video documentary
2005 My Big Phat Hip Hop Family co-producer
2005 Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story producer-director[8]
2004 Diggin' for Dollars associate producer video
2004 Survival of the Illest producer
2003 Hustletown Mobbin' executive producer video
2002 Diamonds from the Bantus producer
2001 Thug Life producer
1997 Fifth Ward producer
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References
  1. Verrier, Richard (28 September 2010). "Independent filmmakers feel the squeeze of piracy". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  2. Honeycutt, Mini (21 July 2010). "Houston helps filmmaker stay grounded". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  3. Alvarez, Olivia (13 January 2011). "Texas Independent Film Network: An Evening with Greg Carter". Houston Press. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  4. "Elizabeth Avellán Speaks!". SWAMP. 27 February 2012. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  5. "10 in Focus: Alma - Screens". The Austin Chronicle. 13 March 1998. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  6. "2005 Remi Winners" (XLS). WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  7. "Waters Rising - Maverick Entertainment". Maverick Entertainment Group. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  8. Beaton, Rod (23 February 2005). "Richard's rise, fall on screen". USA Today. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
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