arrick

wilson

filmmaker + photographer

about

Arrick Wilson is a proud native of Virginia Beach, ​Virginia. He is a senior at Virginia Commonwealth ​University, pursuing a degree in mass communications ​with a focused study in Media Production.

Arrick is driven by a passion for storytelling, particularly ​within the Black community, as he aspires to become a ​renowned filmmaker.

He has independently crafted and released many ​compelling short films, handling every aspect of ​production from inception to editing.

His dedication has been recognized through ​acceptance to film festivals and awards. Arrick has ​recently launched his own production company, Black ​Vanguard.

Arrick is an inspiring award-winning Black filmmaker, ​photographer, and creative looking to tell Black stories ​through film for a living.

films

made in the sun, 2023

a documentary created to be a ​compelling and intimate film ​that follows the lives of several ​individuals as they navigate ​the complexities of being ​Black

tell yo niggas you love them, 2024

blkrunway, 2024

from small interactions to new ​ones, love your friends. Love ​the people around you. And ​more importantly, give them ​their flowers and tell them you ​love them.

a video recap of the fashion ​show, “Black Beauty in the ​Garden.”

swish, 2023

a film catered around the ​action of making choices. ​Through basketball and ​conversations, friends help ​each other make decisions.

clout, 2024

a film exploring the negative ​impact of social media and ​how it can lead to addictive ​behavior.

afro:nomaly series, 2024

late, 2024

a show that follows the lives of ​three Black boys navigating ​the challenges and ​opportunities in Richmond, ​Virginia.

a short film made in an hour ​about being late.

full versions of all films can be found on my youtube.

photos

"photos last forever."

arrick wilson

contact

let’s make magic.

hit the link below to book.

“I picked up a camera because

it was my choice of weapons...” Gordon Parks

Email

arrickwil@gmail.com

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