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United States Barry Jenkins is an acclaimed American filmmaker, recognized for his impactful work as a director, screenwriter, and producer across film and television.
Barry Jenkins signed an agreement with Amazon Studios that grants them an exclusive first-look at projects from his production company, PASTEL. This deal expands on his existing work with Amazon, including the acclaimed series "The Underground Railroad."
Annapurna partnered with Pastel, the production company co-founded by Barry Jenkins, for a two-year film production deal. This collaboration followed the success of "Moonlight."
Barry Jenkins' production company, Pastel, signed a first-look deal with HBO, HBO Max, and A24. This agreement allows the studios to have exclusive-first refusal rights on Pastel's upcoming projects.
Born on November 19, 1979, in Miami, Florida, Barry Jenkins is an American filmmaker known for his contributions to both independent cinema and major studio projects. After completing his studies in film at the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts, Jenkins made his directorial debut with the short film “My Josephine” in 2003. This was followed by his first feature film, “Medicine for Melancholy” (2008), which earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Feature. His early work showcased a distinct narrative voice and visual style, establishing him as a rising talent in the industry.
After an eight-year break from feature films, Jenkins returned in 2016 with “Moonlight,” a critically lauded independent drama that he co-wrote and directed. The film garnered significant industry recognition, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. Jenkins himself received an Oscar nomination for Best Director and won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay alongside Tarell Alvin McCraney. This success led to further prominent projects, such as the 2018 film adaptation of James Baldwin’s “If Beale Street Could Talk,” which also achieved critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. In television, he directed “Chapter V” of the Netflix series “Dear White People” in 2017 and created and directed the Amazon Video limited series “The Underground Railroad” (2021).
Jenkins continues to develop diverse projects, demonstrating a career progression marked by both artistic integrity and commercial success. His work consistently explores themes of identity, humanity, and social commentary, earning him a place on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2017. He is set to direct “Mufasa: The Lion King” (2024) and has multiple projects in development, including a sci-fi thriller “The Natural Order” and a biopic about Ronnie Spector. His production company, Pastel, has secured significant deals, further cementing his influence in the filmmaking landscape.
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