About Us
Our Team
The Collective Genius of Production Masterminds
Get to know the collective brilliance that powers Production Masterminds:
As a cohesive unit, our team embodies the ethos of creativity, strategy, and film industry expertise. Together, we bring a diverse range of talents and skills to the table, ensuring that every project we undertake is infused with innovation and excellence.
From our visionary Founder and Chief Mastermind, Brandon C. Ricks, to our dynamic Owner and Head of Original Content, Jason Mitchell, each member plays a crucial role in shaping the success of Production Masterminds.
Our team is united by a shared love for storytelling and a commitment to delivering unparalleled results. We take pride in being a collective force of ingenuity, originality, and precision, ready to bring creative ideas to life.
Brandon C. Ricks
Chief Mastermind
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Brandon is a collaborative, results-driven professional with a 15+ year career in overseeing the development and execution of Creative Strategy for high profile, partner driven projects throughout film, television, music, e-comm, advertising, and entertainment industries.
He is skilled in serving as strategic partner and trusted advisor and proficient in devising and developing innovative, revenue-generating projects and content for distribution across digital and traditional media platforms.
Brandon is adept at leading and guiding highly creative teams to identify new opportunities, managing client projects from initial ideation through production to final release.
Brandon excels in forging strategic partnerships with business and industry leaders, serving as a thought leader in defining new industry Best Practices.
Jason Mitchell
Head of Original Content
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Jason Mitchell (born January 5, 1987) is an American actor. Mitchell started his career acting in minor roles in films such as the action-thriller Contraband (2012), and the Neo-noir Broken City (2013).
He is best known for portraying rapper Eazy-E in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton. The film is considered his career breakthrough, for which he received numerous award nominations including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture. Mitchell has also appeared in the Key and Peele comedy film Keanu (2016), the Netflix film Barry (2016), James Franco’s
The Disaster Artist (2017), and the blockbuster Kong: Skull Island (2017). He has also appeared in critically acclaimed films such as Kathryn Bigelow’s crime drama Detroit (2017), Dee Rees’ historical drama Mudbound (2017), acclaimed drama The Mustang (2019), and Janicza Bravo’s black comedy Zola (2021).
His latest appearance on the silver screen was the Melvin Child’s drama feature For The Love of Money (2021). Mitchell most recently has starred and executive produced in the thriller feature Everything Is Both, starred alongside Naturi Naughton and Lance Gross in Call Her King (directed by Wes Miller), as well as the European star studded Scarborn (Poland), and executive produced the self lead action feature Black Heat scheduled to premiere ABFF in June 2024.
Joslyn Madu
Producer
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Joslyn Madu is a rising producer. As a creative and crew member in the entertainment industry for over ten years, her background ranges from writer, assistant director, and accountant.
After being involved with titles such as the 2021 Espys with Anthony Mackie, National Treasure the television series, and Viral the film, she has her sights on being a servant-leader through creative and strategic methodologies.
Madu is also involved with youth camps, workshops, and building safe communities for artists to network and grow in their respective fields. She encourages colleagues to tell their own stories by showing up as their whole and authentic self, as doing so has led her to a beautiful life.
As a native of Fort Worth and friend to New Orleans, Madu’s creative work and outreach have been supported by Dillard University, NOVAC, The Epic, Rent-A-Studio, and Film Connection. In 2022, she became a union member with I.A.T.S.E. Local 161 and is currently writing her first novel and giving God the glory.
Ori Evans
Director
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From Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, Ori Matisse Evans is a film director best known for his surrealist-slice-of-life portrayals of human experiences.
Evans graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, USA, a top 3 private prep boarding school with alumni such as Mark Zuckerberg, a couple of presidents, and Ivy-League bound generational talents. Evans has also produced a documentary covering the subject of boarding schools.
Currently based in Frisco, Evans makes commercials for one of Texas’ largest educational architecture firms. His project credits include Icy Hot, Big 12, Gold Bond, WinStar World Casinos, Epson, and Ebony.
Lee Fountain
Writer
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Lee Fountain is a multifaceted artist based in Dallas Texas but born and raised in St. Louis,Missouri. He graduated from the University of Phoenix majoring in Communication Arts where he studied film and writing. Since completing his degree, he is now an award winning filmmaker, Mangaka, rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and graphic design artist.
He loves watching movies, anime, and going to concerts! Music festivals are a guilty pleasure as well! Being a Jack of all trades is the most interesting thing about him. Art is not only his passion but his purpose and he decided a long time ago that it was going to encompass a majority of his life. At Production Mastermind, he is a part of the writing staff. A talented storyteller who helps provide the blueprint and the skeleton for original content. His sole desire is to be of use in the name of art, human magic, and expression!
Sydney Boston
Production Manager
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Sydney Boston is the unassuming force behind the scenes at Production Masterminds, where she transforms chaos into creativity as the Production Manager. Raised in Memphis, TN, she once fancied a career in acting—fortunately, she discovered her true calling behind the camera instead. After four years at Savannah College of Art & Design, she emerged with an overly priced film degree and a mastery in the art of blending into the background while ensuring that every production detail is loudly perfect.
At work, she manages the bustling sets with a calm demeanor, demonstrating that the quietest whispers can indeed lead the loudest productions. She is the calm in the eye of the cinematic storm, proving daily that silence is not only golden but incredibly effective. When not orchestrating movie magic, she can often be found immersed in a good book—interrupt at your own risk.
Fammy Onyegam
Content Manager
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Femmy started his journey in content strategy on the basis of his favorite quote :
“In the pursuit of excellence the only thing to at stand in the way is you”
He wanted to master something that could impact the world around him and learning to use social media was his vehicle. He started a page based on one of his biggest passions, gardening. This untraditional start gave him the best tool in his toolbox which allowed him to use his ADHD fueled imagination into content that has been seen and shared by millions of people. His passion for learning, the study of human psychology, and his love for art and culture have all aligned and inspired him to continue his pursuit of becoming an expert at creating engaging and compelling content.
Jacob Melanson
Account Manager
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Jacob is a native of Wichita Falls,TX and a recent transplant to Dallas, TX. He loves learning about the inner workings of successful businesses, the marketing that makes them successful and growing in all aspects of life. He’s a diligent and straightforward worker but his humor. It could use a little attention. His role with Production Masterminds as the digital account manager allows him to dive deep into the details of digital marketing, lead funnels and monetization of our clients branded channels. He speaks with our clients on a regular basis, making sure every detail of our projects are communicated effectively and efficiently. If you have not met yet, you will soon. He is looking forward to connecting with you!
