May 3rd Films is a film and television production company founded in 2003 by noted filmmaker Kirk Fraser.

May 3rd Films, LLC
Company typeLimited liability company
Subsidiary of May 3rd Media
IndustryMotion pictures
Founded2003
FounderKirk Fraser
HeadquartersWashington DC
Websitemay3rdfilms.com

History

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May 3rd Films feature documentary debut, The Life of Rayful Edmond.[1] was released to high acclaims and considered by critics as a success. Following the success of true-crime stories, pre-production started the Winter of 2006 on the life of Len Bias. During the 2008 Sundance Film Festival the Len Bias film was promoted with a guerilla marketing tactics that landed a deal with ESPN.[2] In 2009 the Len Bias film won the Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 13th Annual American Black Film Festival.[3] The titled was later changed to Without Bias and aired as part of ESPN documentary 30 for 30 series.[4] May 3rd Films also has produced several television shows for Black Entertainment Television, Fox Sports Networks, TV One, and ESPN.[5]

List of Films by May 3rd Films

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List of Television Shows by May 3rd Films

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List of Webisode by May 3rd Films

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  • Mayor For Life (2010) Web Series

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Result Category Series
2006 Urban DVD Awards Won Best Documentary The Life of Rayful Edmond
2009 American Black Film Festival Won Best Documentary Without Bias
2010 Black Reel Awards Won Best Documentary Without Bias
2010 The New York Festivals Won Television & Film Community Portraits Without Bias
2010 Sports Emmy Award Nominated Outstanding Sports Documentary Without Bias 30 for 30
2010 Peabody Award Won Outstanding Documentary ESPN Films 30 for 30

References

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  1. ^ Cauvin, Henri E. (July 22, 2005). "A Drug Kingpin's Hot-Selling Story: DVD on Rayful Edmond III Has Captivated Washington". Washington Post. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
  2. ^ Nancy Doyle Palmer (March 1, 2008). "Len Bias Movie Promoted at Sundance". Washingtonian.com. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
  3. ^ "From Awards to Opening Nights, District Starts in Film and TV". District of Columbia Office of Motion Picture and Television. July 20, 2009. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
  4. ^ Most, Doug (November 3, 2009). "Len Bias tragedy gets ESPN replay". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
  5. ^ Lidz, Framz (September 30, 2009). "ESPN's 30 For 30 Lets filmmakes take the real big picture behind the games". New York Times. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
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