Samad Davis is a true 33 year old, Newark, New Jersey native. Life and times in this colorful city gave him an understanding of the rhythm and value of stories from the streets. These were the stories of the have nots and the have all. Samad realized that he had to learn how to tell these unique stories. The classic and timeless medium of film would be his means by which to do so. He would learn the photochemical process by enrolling in The School of Film, Video, and Arts in NYC and by working on films such as Ice of Life and Comedy in tha’ Hood.
After working on those projects and completing film school, Samad honed his skills as a filmmaker. He came to realize that he had acquired the talent to create a successful company that would be connected to a growing industry and possess creativity and longevity. His company would be formed with his partner Ahmad Thomas and named Mody Mod Films, Inc. December 2002 marked the release of Mody Mod Film’s first feature film and Samad’s true directorial debut- Durdy Game. Samad produced and directed this film on a shoestring budget and it would be proof of his talent as a filmmaker and businessman.
Samad and his company are still on the move. They have been reloading and perfecting their techniques while developing projects such as Durdy Game 2, Durdy Game the Series, Daddy’s Dairy, and their flagship project- Knuckles, quoted as being the next big thing. He has also produced several short films like The Minds of Men, and the One Nation Many Voices Award Winner for Best Drama Glimpse. Samad is also the creator of a number of TV pilots, one of his most recent and innovative being The Biz. This highly creative and dynamic show exposes us to the real business behind the entertainment business. It features several fresh, new faces and takes us behind the scenes of their lives and work. This pilot was so innovative that Samad was able to secure interest immediately and is currently negotiating its acquisition. His work hasn’t stopped there. He recently directed his first Hollywood studio feature film, Three Can Play That Game, starring Vivica A. Fox that was released by Sony/Screen Gems. Through his current works with Magna World Partners Inc., Samad’s talent and business savvy has also taken him into 5 different countries and counting in Africa, to vividly capture, document and to help address the development needs of struggling Nations. With all his creativity and Hollywood relationships, Samad does not get caught up in the hype, but instead he has been focused on bringing his next level projects to the masses and changing the outlook of people through the power of the lens. His loyal audience is ever so hungry for what ever he releases next.