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Jimmie Fails

Actor & Filmmaker Best Known for "The Last Black Man in San Francisco"; Co-Founder of Longshot Features

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Jimmie Fails Biography

Jimmie Fails is an actor and filmmaker best known for his lead role in the semi-autobiographical film The Last Black Man in San Francisco.

Fails was born and raised in San Fransisco, CA, where he lived in the predominantly Black middle-class Fillmore district of San Francisco until he was three years old. After his grandfather died, however, his house was foreclosed on because his relatives could not afford the expense, and he spent the remainder of his childhood in foster care and public housing. Only he and his father remained in the city; the rest of the relatives moved out.

Growing up, Fails met Joe Talbot at the neighborhood park that divided their neighborhoods. They soon became close friends and first began making short movies together during high school. Their short film, Last Stop Livermore, made in collaboration with Joe's brother, Nat, was a finalist in the Golden Gate Award. Their second official short, American Paradise, premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

Talbot and Fails conceived of the film The Last Black Man in San Francisco as teenagers and in 2015, they created a Kickstarter campaign to fund it. Danny Glover, a San Francisco native, called Fails directly to express his interest in the film.

The film is semi-autobiographical and tells the story of a fictionalized version of Fails, played by the actor, who attempts to reclaim a Victorian home built by his grandfather in a gentrified area of San Francisco. The film was Fails' first professional acting role, receiving positive critical reviews.

In 2019, Talbot formed a production company called Longshot Features with Fails.

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    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jimmie Fails 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 Jimmie Fails, 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 Jimmie Fails or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jimmie Fails

    Speaking fees for Jimmie Fails, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jimmie Fails are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jimmie Fails, 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 Jimmie Fails speak about?

    Jimmie Fails is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Diversity Speakers, Entertainers.
  • Where does Jimmie Fails travel from?

    Jimmie Fails generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA, 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 Jimmie Fails’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jimmie Fails 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 Jimmie Fails 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 Jimmie Fails 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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Actor & Filmmaker Best Known for "The Last Black Man in San Francisco"; Co-Founder of Longshot Features

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Jimmie Fails Biography

Jimmie Fails is an actor and filmmaker best known for his lead role in the semi-autobiographical film The Last Black Man in San Francisco.

Fails was born and raised in San Fransisco, CA, where he lived in the predominantly Black middle-class Fillmore district of San Francisco until he was three years old. After his grandfather died, however, his house was foreclosed on because his relatives could not afford the expense, and he spent the remainder of his childhood in foster care and public housing. Only he and his father remained in the city; the rest of the relatives moved out.

Growing up, Fails met Joe Talbot at the neighborhood park that divided their neighborhoods. They soon became close friends and first began making short movies together during high school. Their short film, Last Stop Livermore, made in collaboration with Joe's brother, Nat, was a finalist in the Golden Gate Award. Their second official short, American Paradise, premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

Talbot and Fails conceived of the film The Last Black Man in San Francisco as teenagers and in 2015, they created a Kickstarter campaign to fund it. Danny Glover, a San Francisco native, called Fails directly to express his interest in the film.

The film is semi-autobiographical and tells the story of a fictionalized version of Fails, played by the actor, who attempts to reclaim a Victorian home built by his grandfather in a gentrified area of San Francisco. The film was Fails' first professional acting role, receiving positive critical reviews.

In 2019, Talbot formed a production company called Longshot Features with Fails.

Jimmie Fails Videos

  • Actor Jimmie Fails of "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" at CityLab DC
    A conversation with the lead actor of the film “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” a depiction of a young man’s struggle to come to terms...
  • Jimmie Fails & Joe Talbot Speak on 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco'
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco | Official Trailer HD | A24
    Directed by Joe Talbot and starring Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan, Tichina Arnold, and Danny Glover. Winner of the Sundance Best Director...

FAQs on booking Jimmie Fails

  • How do I book Jimmie Fails to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jimmie Fails 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 Jimmie Fails, 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 Jimmie Fails or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jimmie Fails

    Speaking fees for Jimmie Fails, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jimmie Fails are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jimmie Fails, 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 Jimmie Fails speak about?

    Jimmie Fails is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Diversity Speakers, Entertainers.
  • Where does Jimmie Fails travel from?

    Jimmie Fails generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA, 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 Jimmie Fails’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jimmie Fails 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 Jimmie Fails 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 Jimmie Fails 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.

Jimmie Fails is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jimmie Fails for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Jimmie Fails generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brandon Kyle Goodman, Da'Vinchi, Timon Kyle Durrett, Mahershala Ali and Cynthia Erivo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jimmie Fails for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Jimmie Fails Speaker Videos

  • Actor Jimmie Fails of "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" at CityLab DC
    A conversation with the lead actor of the film “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” a depiction of a young man’s struggle to come to terms with the changing face of his hometown. Actor Jimmie...
    Jimmie Fails & Joe Talbot Speak on 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco'
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco | Official Trailer HD | A24
    Directed by Joe Talbot and starring Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan, Tichina Arnold, and Danny Glover. Winner of the Sundance Best Director and Special Jury Awards. The Last Black Man in...

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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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