About

ARRAY is a multi-platform production company and arts collective founded in 2011 by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, dedicated to amplifying the voices of women, people of color, and underrepresented storytellers across film, television, and digital media. Headquartered at the ARRAY Creative Campus in Los Angeles, the company operates through several divisions including ARRAY Filmworks, ARRAY Releasing, and the nonprofit ARRAY Alliance, all centered on the mission of creating inclusive storytelling and reshaping industry access both in front of and behind the camera. ARRAY quickly became a major force in prestige film and television production through projects such as the Emmy-winning documentary 13th and the critically acclaimed limited series When They See Us, which earned 16 Primetime Emmy nominations and widespread critical acclaim. The company has also produced notable television projects including Queen Sugar, the long-running OWN drama celebrated for its all-female directing roster and multiple NAACP Image Awards wins, as well as series like Cherish the Day and the DC Comics-based drama Naomi.

Beyond television, ARRAY has championed and distributed influential independent films and international works, including titles such as The Burial of Kojo and documentaries like Jewel’s Catch One, helping bring diverse global voices to mainstream audiences. The company’s broader creative output is tied to DuVernay’s own award-winning filmmaking, including projects like Selma and the Sundance-winning drama Middle of Nowhere, which earned the U.S. Dramatic Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival. ARRAY’s impact has been recognized across the industry, including a prestigious Institutional Award from the Peabody Awards honoring the company’s contributions to narrative change and media representation.

In recent years, ARRAY has continued to expand its creative slate with projects spanning scripted series, documentaries, and socially driven storytelling initiatives. Among its most recent high-profile productions is the feature film Origin, written and directed by DuVernay and starring Aunjanue Ellis‑Taylor, which received multiple award nominations and recognition from groups including the African-American Film Critics Association. Alongside its production work, ARRAY also runs educational programs, grants, and workforce initiatives designed to support emerging filmmakers and diversify hiring across Hollywood crews. Through its blend of storytelling, distribution, and advocacy, ARRAY has established itself as one of the most influential mission-driven production companies in contemporary film and television, consistently using its platform to reshape industry access and elevate stories that challenge cultural narratives.