A Director from the Bay Area.
Tevin Tavares is an award-winning writer, director, and producer hailing from Oakland, CA, celebrated for his compelling and culturally resonant storytelling. His work has garnered attention in premier outlets such as Variety, Forbes, The New York Times, AdWeek, Complex, and SLAM Magazine. At just 24, Forbes likened Tavares to acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler, underscoring his early impact in the industry.
Tavares’ breakthrough film, Numb in America, won a College Emmy in 2016, followed by Through Your Eyes, which received the Best Short Doc award at the 2018 Long Beach Indie International Film Festival. His collaborations with powerhouse brands, including Nike, underscore his visionary approach to visual storytelling. He co-directed NBA All-Star Damian Lillard’s debut music video, Dre Grant, which amassed over 2 million views and was featured on ESPN and during the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.
In 2020, Tavares wrote and directed an animated film for SpringHill Entertainment’s More Than A Vote campaign, featuring Stacey Abrams, Damian Lillard, and LeBron James. He made his directorial series debut with Amazon Prime’s critically acclaimed Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers, followed by a poignant short film for Nike Jordan Brand’s WHY NOT? campaign, starring Russell Westbrook, which was later acquired by BET+.
In 2023, Tavares partnered with Hennessy to direct Letter to My Legacy as part of the CREED 3 marketing campaign. In 2024, he joined forces with Cash App and pgLang to direct three films for the That’s Money campaign, starring Doechii, ExavierTV, and Angel Reese. Recently, Tavares was honored with the Eric Allen Top Alumni Hall of Achievement Award from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.
Represented by WME, Tavares is known for creating thought-provoking, timeless work that bridges social awareness with a vibrant cinematic style, resonating with audiences today and future generations alike.