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Sultan Ali Jr. is an award-winning director and producer from Harlem, passionate about redefining storytelling. Growing up in diverse cultures shaped his unique perspective, inspiring him to challenge media stereotypes & images through his inclusive narratives. A Brooklyn College graduate with a degree in Film Production, Sultan has directed films screened at local and international festivals, including a short created during his fellowship with Red Bull Studios and Ghetto Film School, which earned multiple nominations. As the founder of 1995 Pictures, a creative agency - he focuses on crafting impactful & engaging projects that amplify underrepresented voices.
  • Writer (5 Credits)
    The Next Stop
    Short
    Waves
    Experimental, Short
    The Other Talk2021
    Short, Student
    Five Stars2019
    Short
    The Holiday Bouncer2019
    Short
  • Director (5 Credits)
    The Next Stop
    Short
    Waves
    Experimental, Short
    The Other Talk2021
    Short, Student
    Five Stars2019
    Short
    The Holiday Bouncer2019
    Short
  • Producer (3 Credits)
    Waves
    Experimental, Short
    Five Stars2019
    Short
    The Holiday Bouncer2019
    Short
Official Selection
Waves
Mind Mosaic Arts Festival
Bowie, Maryland
2025
Official Selection
Waves
Queens City Film Festival
Watchung, New Jersey
2025
Best Experimental
Waves
Dirty Popcorn Black Film Festival
Wilmington, Delaware
2025
Winner - Best Sound Mix
Waves
Astoria Film Festival
Queens, New York
2025
Official Selection
Waves
Austin Micro Film Festival
Austin, TX
2025
Official Selection
Waves
Atlanta Micro Shorts Film Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
2025
Official Selection
Waves
Cadence Video Poetry Festival
Seattle, Washington
2025
College
Brooklyn College
Film Production
20182019
Birth City
New York
Current City
New York
Hometown
New York
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