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Ernest Dickerson

Director, Cinematographer & Screenwriter Known for "Do the Right Thing" and "Juice"

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Ernest Dickerson Biography

Ernest Dickerson is a film director and cinematographer who frequently collaborates with Spike Lee, who he met while studying film at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Dickerson started his career as a cinematographer with music videos for Bruce Springsteen, Anita Baker and Miles Davis. His first professional film as a director of photography was Brother from Another Planet.

His career as a cinematographer started with a student film written and directed by Spike Lee, Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads. The film marks the beginning of a long collaborative partnership between Dickerson and Lee. Dickerson also served as a cinematographer for Lee's films She's Gotta Have It, School Daze, Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever and Malcolm X.

Dickerson made his feature film directorial debut in 1992 with Juice, a film that he also co-wrote. The film stars Omar Epps and Tupac Shakur. He has since directed several other films, including Bulletproof, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight and Surviving the Game.

Dickerson has also directed several episodes of well-known and critically acclaimed television shows including "Once Upon a Time," "Dexter," "The Wire" and "The Walking Dead."

He has directed episodes of the Netflix hit show "House of Cards" and the television series "The Purge" on USA.

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  • How do I book Ernest Dickerson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ernest Dickerson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ernest Dickerson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ernest Dickerson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Ernest Dickerson

    Speaking fees for Ernest Dickerson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ernest Dickerson are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ernest Dickerson, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ernest Dickerson speak about?

    Ernest Dickerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Entertainers, Producers and Directors.
  • Where does Ernest Dickerson travel from?

    Ernest Dickerson generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Ernest Dickerson’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ernest Dickerson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ernest Dickerson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ernest Dickerson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Director, Cinematographer & Screenwriter Known for "Do the Right Thing" and "Juice"

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Ernest Dickerson Biography

Ernest Dickerson is a film director and cinematographer who frequently collaborates with Spike Lee, who he met while studying film at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Dickerson started his career as a cinematographer with music videos for Bruce Springsteen, Anita Baker and Miles Davis. His first professional film as a director of photography was Brother from Another Planet.

His career as a cinematographer started with a student film written and directed by Spike Lee, Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads. The film marks the beginning of a long collaborative partnership between Dickerson and Lee. Dickerson also served as a cinematographer for Lee's films She's Gotta Have It, School Daze, Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever and Malcolm X.

Dickerson made his feature film directorial debut in 1992 with Juice, a film that he also co-wrote. The film stars Omar Epps and Tupac Shakur. He has since directed several other films, including Bulletproof, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight and Surviving the Game.

Dickerson has also directed several episodes of well-known and critically acclaimed television shows including "Once Upon a Time," "Dexter," "The Wire" and "The Walking Dead."

He has directed episodes of the Netflix hit show "House of Cards" and the television series "The Purge" on USA.

Ernest Dickerson Videos

  • Filmmaker Ernest Dickerson Talks Spike Lee, Tupac and the 25th ...
  • IFFR Talk: Ernest Dickerson
  • Meet Earnest R. Dickerson Director/ Film Cinematographer

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  • How do I book Ernest Dickerson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ernest Dickerson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ernest Dickerson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ernest Dickerson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Ernest Dickerson

    Speaking fees for Ernest Dickerson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ernest Dickerson are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ernest Dickerson, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ernest Dickerson speak about?

    Ernest Dickerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Entertainers, Producers and Directors.
  • Where does Ernest Dickerson travel from?

    Ernest Dickerson generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Ernest Dickerson’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ernest Dickerson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ernest Dickerson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ernest Dickerson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Ernest Dickerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Ernest Dickerson for your event is available upon request. Ernest Dickerson generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rick Famuyiwa, Charles Stone III, Millicent Shelton, Tim Story and Barry Jenkins. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ernest Dickerson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Ernest Dickerson Speaker Videos

  • Filmmaker Ernest Dickerson Talks Spike Lee, Tupac and the 25th ...
    IFFR Talk: Ernest Dickerson
  • Meet Earnest R. Dickerson Director/ Film Cinematographer

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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