Curtis Ellis
Encyclopedia
Curtis Ellis is a documentary
filmmaker and producer
. He shared a Peabody Award
in 2008 for King Corn
, which he co-produced and starred in.
Together with Ian Cheney
he runs a Brooklyn-based documentary and advocacy company.
Documentary film
Documentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record...
filmmaker and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. He shared a Peabody Award
Peabody Award
The George Foster Peabody Awards recognize distinguished and meritorious public service by radio and television stations, networks, producing organizations and individuals. In 1939, the National Association of Broadcasters formed a committee to recognize outstanding achievement in radio broadcasting...
in 2008 for King Corn
King Corn
"King Corn" is episode 123 of The West Wing. The episode introduces Vinick's campaign staff.-Plot:The episode is related from three different viewpoints that roll forward from exactly the same moment, the 5:45am wake up call they receive from the hotel. The stories are, in order: Donna ; Josh , and...
, which he co-produced and starred in.
Together with Ian Cheney
Ian Cheney
Ian Cheney is a documentary filmmaker, cinematographer and producer. He shared a Peabody Award in 2008 for King Corn, which he co-produced and starred in....
he runs a Brooklyn-based documentary and advocacy company.