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BEHIND THE MIC: The Arvie Lowe Jr. Story

Behind the Mic offers a compelling look at the career of actor and voiceover artist Arvie Lowe Jr., while spotlighting the voices and experiences of other Black voiceover actors in Hollywood. The film features candid reflections from Lowe's close friend and acclaimed voiceover talent Ogie Banks III, as well as seasoned performer Hillary Hawkins, who shares her perspective as a Black actor navigating the industry. Through personal stories, career milestones, and hard-won insights, Behind the Mic explores representation, resilience, and the ongoing challenges and triumphs of being a Black artist in Hollywood.

  • Amber Mitchell
    Producer
  • Arvie Lowe Jr.
    Producer
  • Deji Emmanuel
    Director
    Inside The Kiln
  • Amber Mitchell
    Director
  • Adam Pedrego
    Director of Photography
  • Amber Mitchell
    Editor
  • Arvie Lowe Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    Newsies, Smart Guy, Lizzie McGuire
  • Ogie Banks III
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    Monster High, Ultimate Spiderman, Naruto
  • Hillary Hawkins
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder, Little Bill, Host of the Nick Jr.
  • Alec Rodriguez
    Camera Operator
  • Deji Emmanuel
    Camera Operator
  • Amber Mitchell
    Exterior Camera Operator
  • Amber Mitchell
    Sound Tech
  • Gabe Miranda-Jimenez
    Re-Record Mixer
  • Johnathan Claustro
    Music Editor / Mixer
  • Amin Mamet
    Dialogue / FX Mixer
  • Gabe Miranda-Jimenez
    Dialogue / FX Mixer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 18, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - California State University Dominguez Hills
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Official October 2025 Selection
  • THE GREAT FILM CLUB
    Montrose, CA
    United States
    Official October 2025 Selection
  • Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition
    Hollywood, CA
    United States
    DIRECTOR AMERICAN SHORT FILM: Winner
  • The Culver City Film Festival
    Culver City, CA
    United States
    December 6, 2025
    Los Angeles Premiere
    BEST EDITING SHORT : Winner
  • Los Angeles Black Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    December 5, 2025
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Film and Documentary Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Music & Performance Documentary: Winner
  • New York Los Angeles International Film Festival (NYLA)
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Finalist
  • Hellbender Student Film Festival
    Lindenwood, MO
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Indie Short Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Editing: Semi-Finalist
  • Indie Short Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Documentary Short: Semi-Finalist
  • The Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    December 7, 2025
    BEST STUDENT FILM: Winner
  • The Hollywood Blvd Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    April 19, 2026
    Official Selection: Short Winner
Director Biography - Deji Emmanuel, Amber Mitchell

Amber Mitchell is a Producer and Creative Video Editor from St. Louis, Missouri, whose work draws inspiration from the vibrant colors and rhythms of life.

Amber’s industry experience includes working as a Personal Assistant to comedian Damon Wayans, a Creative Marketing Intern at Bravo, where several of her promos made it to air, and recently as a Digital Content Intern at Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY.

Deji Emmanuel is a Los Angeles based director and cinematographer originally from Houston, Texas. With years of experience behind the camera and a deep passion for storytelling, Deji’s work explores the resilience of the human spirit. The beauty in being broken and rebuilt. He continues to refine his voice as a filmmaker who champions the stories of the underdog.

As the founder of Sky Shield Productions LLC, Deji approaches every project with a spirit of collaboration, seeking truth and authenticity in every frame. His films aim not just to entertain, but to remind audiences that even through struggle, there is strength, purpose, and light.

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Director Statement

Behind the Mic reveals the experiences of Black voiceover artists in Hollywood…Familiar voices. Untold stories.