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Deon Taylor
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Taylor in 2016
Born
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality American
Education Florin High School
Alma mater San Diego State University
Occupation Film director, film producer, screenwriter
Years active 2005–present
Organization Hidden Empire Film Group
Notable work
Dead Tone, The Hustle, Nite Tales, Chain Letter, Supremacy, Meet the Blacks
Title Founding CEO
Spouse(s)
Roxanne Avent
(m. 2014)

Deon Taylor is an American filmmaker. He is well-known for directing and producing exciting horror and thriller movies. Deon Taylor also started his own company called Hidden Empire Film Group.

About Deon Taylor

Deon Taylor was born in Chicago, a big city in Illinois. He spent his early years growing up in Gary, Indiana. When he was in high school, Deon moved to Sacramento, California, with his brother and mother. This move was important for his future.

Before becoming a filmmaker, Deon was a talented basketball player. He even played professionally in the NBA Entertainment League. Today, Deon lives in Sacramento, California. He often films his movies there and in Los Angeles.

Deon Taylor's Filmmaking Career

Deon Taylor began his filmmaking journey by creating Hidden Empire Film Group in Sacramento, California. His very first film was called Dead Tone, which he wrote and directed. This was the start of his career in movies.

Later, Deon created a horror series for BET called Nite Tales: The Series. This show was made with a smaller budget and featured Flavor Flav. It became very popular, with one million viewers watching its first episode!

In 2010, Deon's slasher thriller movie Chain Letter was shown in select theaters. His film Nite Tales: The Movie was released on DVD in 2008. Deon has also worked with famous actor Jamie Foxx. They teamed up to co-direct a TV show called Tommy's Little Girl.

Deon Taylor's Films and TV Shows

Deon Taylor has directed and produced many films and television projects. Here is a list of some of his work.

Movies Deon Taylor Directed

Year Title
2007 Dead Tone
2008 The Hustle
Nite Tales: The Movie
2010 Chain Letter
2014 Supremacy
2016 Meet the Blacks
2018 Traffik
2019 The Intruder
Black and Blue
2020 Fatale
2021 The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
2023 Fear
2025 All-Star Weekend

Television Shows Deon Taylor Worked On

Year Title
2009 Nite Tales: The Series
2022–23 Power Book IV: Force
2025 Untitled Master P Project

Music Videos Deon Taylor Directed

Year Title Artist
2015 "In Love by Now" Jamie Foxx
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