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The Baltimore Cinematic Universe (BCU) is a socially responsible media company that develops premium TV shows and films to promote positive images of Baltimore to worldwide audiences. We are a diverse collective of filmmakers utilizing a workforce development program and established local professionals to staff our projects and elevate the Baltimore TV and film industry.
The BCU is a for-profit company founded in 2025 by Emmy award-winning TV producer Imani Muleyyar. General operations are conducted at the BCU office in Baltimore's Station North Arts District. All executive decisions are overseen by an advisory board of recognized industry veterans. The BCU also administers a TV and film workforce development program at the BCU office and at various sites around the city.
Projects are produced in partnership with other Baltimore-based production companies. These companies also help facilitate the workforce development program by providing mentorship, access to resources, and job placement opportunities.
Operating funds for the BCU are provided in part by donors through our fiscal sponsorship with the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Baltimore Filmmakers Collective. Profits from the sale and distribution of projects are used to fund our TV and film projects and hire graduates of the workforce development program.
Mission
Expand the local TV and film industry while bringing a new vision of Baltimore to the world.
Vision
For too long, the worldwide perception of Baltimore has been based on images of crime and disparity perpetuated in TV, film, and news media. By developing equally impactful media, we can change public perception of the city to reflect the historic decline in violent crime, vast improvements in infrastructure, and amplification of arts and culture.
We also want to help increase employment and eradicate poverty in Baltimore by bringing a new trade industry to the city. Through our TV and film workforce development program, we can provide training, mentorship, and job placement to locals who may be struggling with traditional means of employment.
Values
COMMUNITY
The BCU intentionally uses media to build bridges and connect media siloes across the city.
SERVICE
Our productions are meant to be of an economic and creative service to the community, both in front of and behind the camera.
SUSTAINABILITY
We are engineering our strategic production model to thrive indefinitely in the city of Baltimore.
ARTISTRY
At our core we are artists responsibly stewarding Baltimore's rich arts legacy.
Goals & Objectives
Develop a catalog of commercially viable and socially responsible Baltimore-based TV shows and films.
Distribute out catalog theatrically and to worldwide streaming networks.
Produce TV shows and films in the city of Baltimore perpetually.
Provide local residents with full-time careers in the TV and film industry.
Designate Baltimore as a major TV and film production hub.
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