Born in America, R.L. Scott, a renowned award-winning writer, director, embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of filmmaking at the tender age of 15, long before the advent of the internet.
With an innate passion for storytelling, Scott's initial endeavors involved writing, directing, shooting, and choreographing action scenes with his friends, utilizing the Betamax format.
His motivation for becoming a visual storyteller was deeply rooted in his desire to showcase the world the beauty, intelligence, strength, and uniqueness of his cultural heritage. Throughout his illustrious career, Scott had the privilege of collaborating with a plethora of talented individuals, including Bill Cobbs, Costas Mandylor, Harry Lennix, Richard Gant, Sean Riggs, Victoria Rowell, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Karrueche Tran, Amin Joseph, Nicki Micheaux, Robert Miano, Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones, Alimi Ballard, R&B Superstar Mya, and many others.
R.L. Scott's feature films have been released theatrically in North America, Korea, and Africa, as well as streaming on global platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, TV One, Playstation, Xbox, and Sky, with his earliest releases even finding their way onto the shelves of iconic video rental stores like Blockbuster video, Hollywood video, Sam Goody, Tower Records, and more.
In his latest feature film, "Lazarus," Scott began to lay the groundwork for his ambitious project, "Wonder Studios," a new superhero universe populated by a diverse array of heroes from every race and creed.
Tragically, R.L. Scott passed away in 2022 at the age of 45, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world.
