Nestor Gregory Carter, professionally known as Greg Carter, is a

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from

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who has produced more than nineteen

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s and

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, nine of which he

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and six he wrote. He is a native of

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. Carter has been inducted into the Texas Filmmakers' Hall of Fame in 2006, in recognition of his film and community contributions.

Early life

Carter initially studied film while pursuing a degree in

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from

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, where he studied under

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-winning

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Charles Gordone. After graduating, Carter went on to further his education at

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's Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts. He is the brother of influential cloud rapper

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, who also starred in his first film, Fifth Ward.

Career

Carter filmed his first feature, '' Fifth Ward'', in 1997. He co-produced the 2012 film '' Dysfunctional Friends''. He is the producer of ''The Concerto'', a film that stars

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'') and

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'', Carter's latest directorial effort, is based on events in the lives of him and his girlfriend, actress Junie Hoang prior to their move to

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in 2005. ''Lap Dance'' was written, directed and co-produced by Carter. As of August 2014, Carter is working on the

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documentary ''Michael Vick: Giving Back''. Occasionally, Carter teaches filmmaking. For instance to

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youths, through his association with

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. He founded ''Fifth Ward Young Filmmakers'' in 1992, and he and producer Elizabeth Avellán participated in a youth filmmaker instruction program at the MFAH.

Awards

Carter received various awards. For his film '' Fifth Ward'' (Best Director and Best Film; 30th Parallel Film Festival), '' Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story'' (Best Feature; WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival) and ''Waters Rising'' (Best

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; San Diego Black Film Festival).

Filmography

References

External links

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