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
arrickwil@gmail.com
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