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IMDb: Philip Johnson

Founded by Philip Johnson, Philaye Films, Inc. is a Black-owned film production company. Philip is originally from Detroit, Michigan and now based in Los Angeles, California. Philip writes, produces, acts in, and directs TV shows & films. We empower our Black & LGBTQIA+ communities through representation, opportunities, and creative advocacy.

Philaye Films creates films and shows primarily focused on bringing unique creative light to the Black LGBTQ+ community. With a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, Johnson has been building Philaye Films into a studio creating and producing Black, Queer shows & films! Blowing up in 2021 from his viral “Gays” mini-series on social media in partnership with Jack’d, Johnson was the recipient of Speak Out’s 2022 “Influencer of Excellence” Award and Atlanta Black Pride’s 2022 Creative Communication Award.

He has produced short films, pilots and a web-series that have premiered for packed crowds in cities across America, been selected for several film festivals internationally, and/or been released on streaming platforms.

His first Sci-Fi film, "Jamaal", won Best Director and Best Actor award in the 2024 AI International Film Festival. Philaye Films' short film "Quarantine Love" won the Best LGBTQ+ Short award in the 2024 Queen City Film Festival. Philaye Films' comedy short film "Amy & Neil" won the Best Short Film, Best Writer, Best Director and Best Actor awards in the 2023 Towne Street Theatre Film Festival!

As Philaye Films grows as a studio, Philip plans to produce feature films and full-length shows showcasing the Black LGBTQ+ community.