Founded in 2004, The Ghettonerd Company is a boutique-style production company focusing on film, television, commercials and music videos. We are a conglomerate of creative and business minded individuals, encompassed in art, culture and lifestyle. We believe in over delivering and maximizing our client’s investment. With fresh and innovative ideas, combined with multiple layers of talent and experience, we continue to merge the digital era with classical filmmaking. We have had the privilege to create projectswith Lil Wayne, LiL Baby, Ne-Yo, The Roots, Migos, Swizz Beatz, Kendrick Lamar, T.I., Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, J. Cole, Gucci Mane, Mulatto, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, 2 Chainz, Lil Yachty, Hit-Boy, DMX, Flo Rida, Jadakiss, Birdman, Dipset, Roc Nation, Apple, Beats, Skull Candy, DefJam Records, Sony Music, Atlantic Records, Cash Money Records, McDonald’s, American Family Insurance, BET, Centric, Kandy Pens, Belaire Spirits, Adidas and others. We produced the highly anticipated documentary film “The Cash Money Story: Before Anythang” exclusively on Apple Music. Lead & operated by Director Clifton Bell along with Executive Producer JeVonneCortez and a gifted team of players, The Ghettonerd Company continues to DREAM BIG and flourish as a production company in the entertainment industry.
OUR MISSION
The Ghettonerd Company is committed to creating a platform for underrepresented individuals that reflect our community while giving them the freedom to tell our stories through quality art and entertainment.
THE TEAM
CLIFTON BELL I Director I CEO
Clifton was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, earned his B.A. from UNC School of the Arts School of Filmmaking. He started his career path under Spike Lee while living in Brooklyn, New York, now he resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife and children. He founded The Ghettonerd Company in 2004, creating films, television, commercials and music videos for some of the worlds biggest stars and brands. His documentary “The Cash Money Story: Before Anythang” has surpassed over 1 billion streams on Apple Music. When Clifton’s not directing, editing, writing or producing, he’s on the move in California supporting his children in volleyball, gymnastics and basketball.
“It is time for creatives behind the lens to mirror & represent its culture and its people.” CLIFTON BELL
JEVONNE CORTEZ BELL I Executive Producer
JeVonne started in front of the camera and transitioned into the Executive Producer position of The Ghettonerd Company upon inception. JeVonnehas managed her entire family togglingbetween in front of and behind the camera. A wife and a mother of four, JeVonne’s unique voice and dedication to diversifying production teams, set her apart from the rest.
“Let’s out picture a creative space that represents US.” JEVONNE CORTEZ BELL
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