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Prince Baggett      

Head of Film at The Confluential Company; Entertainment Industry Leader; Building Diverse Stories for Film, TV & Streaming

Prince Baggett is a dynamic leader in the entertainment industry with a proven track record of success in film and television. Most recently, he served as the President of Film and Interim Head of TV for Confluential Films & Black Love, a company he helped build from the ground up. At Confluential, Baggett managed and developed a diverse film slate, taking projects from development to production with a focus on financing through partnerships such as Goldman Sachs. Under his leadership, Confluential financed and produced notable films, including "Young. Wild. Free." starring Sanaa Lathan and directed by Thembi Banks, "Fancy Dance" starring Lily Gladstone and directed by Erica Tremblay (Apple+), "Going to Mars" (HBO Max), and "The Perfect Find" (Netflix). He also played a key role in building and training the film and TV development team.

Before joining Confluential, Baggett was instrumental in establishing Marsai Martin’s Genius Productions, where he served as President of Motion Picture and Co-Head of Development & Production. There, he successfully negotiated a first-look deal with Universal Pictures and oversaw a variety of projects, including "Little" (Universal), "Amari and the Night Brothers" (Universal), "Queen," "Fantasy Football" (Paramount+), "StepMonster," and the Disney TV series "Saturdays." Baggett’s leadership and vision extended beyond production as he mentored talent through Universal Pictures Writers and Directors Programs and co-founded the Diverse Representation Black Entertainment Executives Pipeline Program.

Recognized for his industry expertise, Baggett has been named one of Business Insider’s "Top 25 Rising Stars in Entertainment" and is a sought-after mentor in programs such as the WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab and New York Stage and Film. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, including Lionsgate’s Creative Connect “StoryTellers Summit,” where he shares his unique perspective on the evolving entertainment landscape.

Earlier in his career, Baggett worked at Paramount Pictures and CBS Studios, gaining valuable experience that shaped his journey in Hollywood. Today, he continues to be a passionate advocate for diversity and innovation, making significant contributions to the industry through mentorship and his leadership roles.

Speech Topics


Creating Commercial Content by People of Color

Authentic Marketing: Discuss the importance of brands working with diverse creators to develop commercials that resonate with multicultural audiences.

Beyond Stereotypes: Explore how to challenge stereotypical portrayals and create commercially successful content that reflects the richness of diverse cultures.

Case Studies: Showcase successful examples of commercials created by people of color and highlight the positive impact they've had.

Diversity in Entertainment

Breaking Barriers: Share insights and personal anecdotes about your journey in the entertainment industry and the challenges faced by people of color.

Building Inclusive Workspaces: Discuss strategies to promote diversity in hiring, development, and leadership roles. The Power of Representation: Highlight the importance of seeing authentic portrayals of people of color in film and TV and the impact it has on audiences.

Filmmaking

From the Ground Up: Share your experience building film slates and navigating the production process.

Championing Diverse Voices: Discuss the importance of diverse storytelling and how your work at Confluential Films reflects that.

The Business Side of Creativity: Talk about navigating financing, budgets, and the studio system, especially for underrepresented creators.

Studio vs. Indie Market

The Studio System: Explain how studios operate, their typical development process, and the advantages and disadvantages of working with them (e.g., larger budgets, wider distribution, but potentially less creative control).

The Indie Spirit: Discuss the independent film scene, its financing models (e.g., crowdfunding), the creative freedom it affords, and the challenges of distribution.

Finding the Right Fit: Emphasize the importance of understanding the target audience and choosing the development path (studio or indie) that best suits the project and the vision of the diverse creators.

Film & TV Development Process

From Concept to Completion: Break down the development process into stages, explaining things like idea generation, scriptwriting, pitching, securing financing, production, and distribution.

The Power of Development: Discuss the importance of development in shaping a film or TV show, and the role it plays in ensuring a project's success.

Your Personal Journey: Share real-life examples from your experience at Confluential Films or Genius Productions to illustrate the development process for projects championed by diverse creators.

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