Dui Jarrod is a screenwriter, director, and playwright residing in Brooklyn, NY. The creative’s most recent project, ‘Brooklyn. Blue. Sky.,’ is the first acquired web series for BET Networks after winning the Xfinity Best Web Series Award at the American Black Film Festival. ‘Brooklyn Blue. Sky.’ premiered on BET.com in November 2017.

Jarrod recently finished production on his new web series entitled 'King Ester' shot on location in New Orleans.

Overall, Jarrod’s work focuses on the power of human connection in the landscape of modern America.

As a screenwriter, Jarrod found acclaim with his screenplay ‘Lesson Before Love,’ which he directed as well. Upon its release in 2011, the film won The Audience Award at the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival, was the official selection at the Hollywood Black Film Festival and the prestigious New Voices In Black Cinema, and was named Best Drama/Filmmakers Choice at the San Diego Black Film Festival in 2012. In addition to critical acclaim, ‘Lesson Before Love’ garnered a theatrical release and went on to be named one of the year’s best by NewsOne and Rolling Out Magazine.

Jarrod has also found success as a director, working for BET, MTV Voices, and several other production companies, where he served as the creative visionary for high-profile projects. He was featured on the ABC News “What’s the BUZZ” segment, recognizing him as a young talented director on the rise. Through his work as a playwright, he has traveled on regional tours, garnering numerous writing and acting awards along the way.