Tim Wilson (filmmaker)
Tim Wilson | |
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Born |
Timothy Malcom Wilson Washington, D.C. |
Other names | Black Magic |
Occupation | Director, cinematographer, editor, visual effects artist, filmmaker |
Years active | 1990–present |
Website | www.BlackMagicTim.com |
Black Magic Tim (born Timothy Malcom Wilson)[1] is an American filmmaker working mostly with music videos,[2][3] EPK's, commercials and independent feature films.[4][5][6] He has directed, filmed and edited productions for clients such as Blackground Records, Tommy Boy Entertainment and TVT Records.[7] As well as, EPK's for national artists and book authors like " Naughty by Nature "," Tank (American singer) ", "Kimberly Scott (singer)" and Motivational Speaker "Valorie Burton". He has received several awards and film festival nominations for his work on the short Sci-Fi film "Apple Crumb Panic".
He is also known for reshaping[8][9][10] the quality[11] of Nollywood USA[12][13] Films.[14] His most notable Nollywood film Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark made a historical theatrical run in the United States where He served as cinematographer and editor.[15][16][17] Wilson considers Nollywood to be the new black Hollwood.[18] In 2013, the award-winning Nollywood feature, One Night In Vegas[19][20] has also been poised as the next bar raising film[21] in which again, he was cinematographer[22] and editor.[23][24] As of 2014, the Nollywood film Busted Life[25] was just released where again Wilson was Cinematographer.[26][27]
He attended Howard University film school[28] studying under Haile Gerima[29] before starting his first film company in Washington, D.C. with 3 other Howard University graduates[30] named "Black Magic Cinemaworks". He is skilled in 35mm, 16mm and HD Cinematography and is a visual digital effects[31] technician.
He is now part owner of a film production company named rvi motion media in Temple Hills, Maryland.[32]
Filmography
Year | Film | Type | Notes | Format |
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1993 | Apple Crumb Panic | Short Festival Film | Co-Director, Editor, Visual Effects, Producer | 16mm |
1997 | Third Meridian | Short Film | Co-Prod, Visual Effects, Set Design | 16mm |
2001 | Adventures of Dennis Da Menace: South Beach | Documentary | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | SD video |
2002 | Guilty By Association | Feature Film | Production Designer, Associate Producer | 35mm |
2003 | Paper Chasers | Documentary | Director of Photography 2nd Unit, Digital Artist | HD video |
2008 | The Hayes Way: Body Defining Age Defying | Sports Training DVD | Director,Videographer,Editor | HD video |
Karar Fitness | Fitness Training DVD | Director,Videographer,Editor | HD video | |
Vector 2033: The Lex Vector Chronicles | Short Sci Fi Film | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects | HD video | |
2010 | Busted Life | Feature Film | Cinematographer | HD video |
2011 | Paparazzi Eye In The Dark | Feature Film | Cinematographer, Editor, 5.1 Sound Mixer, Exe. Prod. | HD video |
2013 | One Night In Vegas | Feature Film | Cinematographer, Editor, 5.1 Sound Mixer | HD video |
Unconditional Love | Feature Film | Cinematographer | HD video | |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Format |
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1991 | Boogie Bound | Unbiased Ghetto Opinion | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | 16mm |
1992 | How To Be A Crook | J-Gifted | 2nd Unit Camera | 16mm |
Feel This | U.G.O. | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | 16mm | |
1993 | N.D.G. | The Game and The Player | Co-Director, Editor, Cinematographer | 16mm |
1994 | Unfadable | Earthquake | Props, Pyrotechnics | 16mm |
Release Me | Dark Gable | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | 16mm | |
Straight From The Heart | U.G.O. | Editor, Cinematographer | 16mm | |
A Change Gonna Come | Al Mason | Editor, Cinematographer | 16mm | |
1995 | Only Be One | Infinite Flavor | Cinematographer, Editor | 16mm |
1996 | 5'oclock in the Morning | Nonchalant | Grip | 16mm |
Love Me For Free | Akinyele (rapper) | Cinematographer, Editor | 35mm | |
Lost and All Alone | Rugged | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | 35mm | |
1997 | Paradise | Basick Mentality | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | 16mm |
2000 | Not Another Love Song | Krisis Feat Kimberly Scott (singer) | Co-Director, Cinematographer, Editor | 16mm |
2001 | Get'em Psyched | Black Indian | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | 16mm |
Another Sad Love Song | Substanz | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | 16mm | |
Buster | Dennis L.A. White | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | SD video | |
Rage I Got | Dennis L.A. White | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | SD video | |
2002 | Repercussions Starring Morgan Freeman | Section 8 Mob | Associate Producer, Production Design, Set Construction | 35mm |
2003 | Waiting | 4U | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects | SD video |
2003 | Im Falling | Nyl | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | SD video |
If I Should Die | K-Illa | Director, Cinematographer, Editor,Visual Effects | SD video | |
2004 | Party | Keith Holmes (boxer) | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Set Construction | HD video |
Whatchu Like | No Label | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Set Construction | HD video | |
2007 | Im Aware | Koby Maxwell | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Set Construction | HD video |
2008 | Into The Future (Jap. Language) | Unicorn Table | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects | HD video |
Abiba (Remix) | Koby Maxwell | Editor | HD video | |
2009 | Heavens Door (Japanese Language) | Unicorn Table | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Set Construction | HD video |
2010 | Do It | Koby Maxwell | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | HD video |
2011 | Password | Koby Maxwell | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects | HD video |
2012 | Trust In Me | Salia | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects | HD video |
Love is Magic | Salia | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects | HD video | |
2014 | Hooty Hoo | Koby Maxwell | Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects | HD video |
EPK's and commercials
Year | Title | Featuring | Notes | Format |
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1995 | The Terminator: Future Shock (In Store Promotional) | Bethesda Softworks | Editor | SD video |
PBA Bowling for Windows 95 | Bethesda Softworks | Editor | SD video | |
2000 | Kimberly Scott (singer) EPK | Kimberly Scott (singer) | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | SD video |
Tank (American singer) Album Release Live EPK | Tank (American singer) | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | SD video | |
Aura EPK | Aura | Director, Cinematographer, Editor | SD video | |
Adidas Marketing Promo Video | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | SD video | ||
2001 | Shawn Michelle Cosby Choreographer/Actress/Singer EPK | me/nm1154936/ Shawn Michelle Cosby | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | SD video |
Johnny Doswell Album Release Commercial | Johnny Doswell | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | SD video | |
2002 | Naughty by Nature IIcons Hip Hopumentary EPK | Treach, Vin Rock, Redman, Method Man, Pink, Carl Thomas, 3LW | Editor, Visual Digital Effects | SD video |
Midnight Marauders Commercial Campaign 1-5 | La La (entertainer), DJ Searcy, P-Stew, Poochman | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Digital Effects | SD video | |
2003 | Duane Stowes EPK | Duane Stowes | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | SD video |
Universal Madness Clothing Commercial Campaign 1-6 | Steve Blake | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Digital Effects | SD video | |
2005 | Jumpshot Your Vote Feat. Kenny Anderson | Kenny Anderson | Editor, Visual Effects | 35mm |
Vote New Jersey Ad Campaign Feat. Jadakiss | Jadakiss | Editor, Visual Effects | 35mm | |
Vote New Jersey Ad Campaign Feat. Naughty By Nature | Vin Rock | Editor, Visual Effects | 35mm | |
2005 | Nefertiti Stage Play EPK | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | SD video | |
2007 | 1st Step Financial Commercial | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | HD video | |
Valorie Burton EPK | Valorie Burton | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | HD video | |
Jason Parker EPK | Jason Parker | Director, Editor, Cinematographer | HD video | |
Excellence Christian Church Commercial | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | HD video | ||
2008 | Double Portions Spirited Ministries | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | HD video | |
Sexy Singles Date Commercial | Suzanne Edgars | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | HD video | |
DC Independent Film Festival | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | HD video | ||
Anime FX Commercial | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | HD video | ||
2009 | Unicorn Table Album Release Commercial (English Version) | Salia and Shingo | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | HD video |
2009 | We Are MSEA | Editor, Cinematographer | HD video | |
2013 | Coast Guard Traumatic Brain Injury TBI 101 DVD[33] | Editor, Cinematographer | HD video | |
Television
Year | Title | Featuring | Notes | Format |
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1995 | America's Most Wanted: Final Justice | Grip | SD video | |
2003 | Funtastic World of Black Magic Tim (Pilot) | Director, Camera, Editor, Broadcast Graphics | 16mm, SD video | |
2004 | One Nation Hip-Hop Show (Pilot) | P-Stew | Director, Editor, Camera, Broadcast Graphics | SD video |
2006 | Shotcallerz (Pilot) | Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Broadcast Graphics | HD video | |
2011 | The Diaspora Report | Broadcast Graphics Designer, Show Introduction | HD video | |
B.E.T. Lift Every Voice | Corey Condrey | Broadcast Graphics Designer, Show Introduction | HD video | |
Nominations
- 1993 RABC 9th Annual Film Festival: Best Short Film (Apple Crumb Panic)
- 2005 EMMY AWARD: Jump Shot Your Vote feat Kenny Anderson[34]
- 2011 WMIFF: Best Cinematography in a Feature Film
- 2011 WMIFF: Best Cinematography in a Music Video
- 2011 NAFC Awards: Best Cinematography in the Diaspora[35][36]
- 2011 GHANA MOVIE AWARDS: Best Sound Editing Paparazzi Eye In The Dark[37]
- 2011 GHANA MOVIE AWARDS: Best Visual Effects Paparazzi Eye In The Dark
- 2012 GIAMA AWARDS: Best Film Paparazzi Eye In The Dark[38]
- 2012 Indie Music Channel Awards: World Music Video over $5000[39]
- 2013 NAFCA Awards: Best Sound "One Night in Vegas"[40]
- 2013 NAFCA Awards: Best Editing "One Night in Vegas"[41]
- 2013 NAFCA Awards: Best Cinematography in the Diaspora "One Night In Vegas"
- 2013 NAFCA Awards: Best Cinematography "One Night In Vegas"
- 2013 NAFCA Awards: Best Visual Effects "One Night In Vegas"
- 2013 GHANA MOVIE AWARDS: Best Editing and Sound One Night In Vegas[42]
Awards
- 1993 ROSEBUD AWARDS: Honorable Mention for "Apple Crumb Panic"
- 2011 WMIFF AWARD: Best Cinematography for "Paparazzi Eye In The Dark"[43][44][45]
- 2011 NAFCA: Best Cinematography in the Diaspora "Paparazzi Eye In The Dark"[46][47]
- 2013 NAFCA: Best Cinematography "One Night In Vegas"[48]
References
- ↑ Timothy Wilson on IMDB. "IMDB". Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ↑ "Salia Completes Album - Mentions of Black Magic Tim". Japan Today. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Vime o. "Music Videos by Black Magic Tim". Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ↑ IMDB. "FILMS". Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ↑ Tim Wilson as DP Paparazzi. "Beeafrican.com". Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ↑ Tim Wilson DP for Busted Life. "Nigeriamovienetwork.com".
- ↑ History of Black Magic Tim: An Underground Film Icon. "Vimeo.com". Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ↑ Golden Icons Magazine. "Nollywood and Black Magic Tim". Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ↑ Look of film Busted Life Changing Nollywood Quality. "mimimagazine.com". Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ↑ M2 SHOW Busted Life Changes Look of Nollywood. "Youtube Clip @2:40 Mark".
- ↑ Lotten, B. "Tim on Lotten B Show". Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ↑ Top Nollywood USA Films - Golden Icons. "Goldenicons.com". Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ↑ Director Bayo Akinfemi Talks About Tim Wilson's Quality. "Youtube Clip @ 1:02 Mark". Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ↑ AfricanBee. "Tim Wilson and Nollywood Star Van Vicker". Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ↑ Modern Ghana. "NOLLYWOOD FILM WITH AMERICAN APPEAL MAKES HISTORICAL LIMITED THEATRICAL RELEASE ACROSS THE USA.". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ AMA Awards. "Coming to America, Going Nollywood". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ MODERN GHANA. "Lists Black Magic Tim As Cinematographer from America". Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ↑ Brown, DeNeen L. (26 May 2013). "Nollywood USA: African Movie Makers Expand Filming to D.C. Area". Washington Post. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
- ↑ "CCTV: covers One Night in Vegas". Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ↑ "Voice of America: One Night in Vegas". Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ↑ "Poised to raise the bar: One Night in Vegas at the UN".
- ↑ "Channel 9 News: Jimmy Jean-Louis talks about Tim Wilson". Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ↑ "Washington Post Quotes Tim Wilson". The Washington Post. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ↑ "Mighty African: Movie Review". Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "OFFICIAL BUSTED LIFE TRAILER". youtube.
- ↑ "Busted Life". Black Magic Tim.
- ↑ "Chima Movie Empires Busted Life". Nigerian Movie Network.
- ↑ African Film. "Howard Grads Talk About Film". Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ↑ Washington Life Magazine. "Tim Wilson & Haile Gerima Rising Pollywood Players". Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ↑ community news. "Howard University Article on Black Magic Filmworks". Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ↑ IMDB. "Digital Effects Artist for Paper Chasers". Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ↑ Doubledown Show. "Tim of RVI Motion Media". Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ↑ IGS. "Coast Guard TBI 101". Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ Afroblu Multimedia Home. "Emmy Mention". Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ↑ The African Post. "Awards Mentioned page 31 for WMIFF". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ The African Post. "Page 5 Listed NAFCA WIN for Best Cinematography". Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ↑ "2011 Ghana Award Nominations". Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ↑ "Golden Icons Magazine 2012 Nominations". Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ↑ Indie Music Awards Nominees. "Indie Music Channel". Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ↑ "African Oscar Nominations 2013". Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ↑ "African Oscars Nominations 2013". Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ↑ "Ghana Movie Award Nomintions". Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ↑ "Tim Wilson Listed as Winner on WMIFF 2011 List for Paparazzi". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ WMIFF.com. "WMIFF Winners - Tim Wilson Paparazzi". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ The African Post. "WMIFF Awards covered - Front Page and page 31". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ Nollywood Film Critics. "Nollywood Who's Who: Nafca Mention". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ Ghana Celebrities.com. "Nafca Best Cinematography in the Diaspora listed". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ "Winners at African Oscars". Retrieved 23 November 2013.
External links
- RVI Motion Media
- Vimeo Videos
- Tim Wilson at the Internet Movie Database
- Paparazzi Eye In The Dark Official Site