Black-Smith Enterprises
about us
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who we are
Production specialists
Black-Smith Enterprises is your one-stop destination for the highest quality in entertainment. BSE is well-established in film and stage production, and it is also a hub for book publishing, script-writing, and media training.
Established in 2004 by president and CEO Janaya Black after the release of her first novel, The Beaking Point, Black-Smith Enterprises began as an outlet for her to publish and market her work without having to traverse the main stream channels. After successfully establishing a respectable fan base with The Prison Chronicles book series, she then ventured into film production with her husband and partner Rockey Black.
Now solidified as a full-scale entertainment infrastructure, BSE has gone on to create and produce a plethora of feature films, shorts, and stage plays. Look for current projects such as Warrior Pride and I Am My Sister’s Keeper which are now available for your viewing pleasure on many digital media platforms.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your path straight. ~proverbs 3: 5-6
janaya black
writer/director/producer
As the president/CEO of Black-Smith Enterprises, Janaya Black is a woman who thrives in the capacity of wearing many hats. A passionate writer at heart, she seamlessly blends her creative drive and aspirations into the many other facets that make up her impressive resume.
In 2004, Janaya wrote and published her first fiction novel The Breaking Point, followed by her second release in November of 2006, As Told by the Other Woman, and the third and final installment of the “Prison Chronicles” series Beautiful Rage: The Break of Dawn in 2008.
With the release of her first book followed the spark that ignited her love for the art of independent filmmaking. After teaming with her husband Rockey Black to create a trailer for The Breaking Point, she then went on to write, direct and produce several short film projects and released her first feature length film, Till Death…Do Us Part, to DVD in 2009. In subsequent years, she went on to complete a collection of other stage and film productions that include The Breaking Point, Idol, I Am My Sister’s Keeper, Why Do Men Cheat and Loud Pack, and most recently Warrior Pride, which was released in 2018.
rockey black
producer/actor
Rockey Black is a Michigan native actor and producer, who has a passion and tenacity for making things happen.
After landing his break-out supporting role in the blockbuster hit 8 Mile starring Eminem, Black has gone on to appear in a several independent film projects and has produced a plethora of short and feature-length films including Why Do Men Cheat?, Till Death…Do Us Part, Company Policy, A Cold Dish and The Breaking Point, and I Am My Sister’s Keeper.
On the heels of the successful release of his semi-autobiographical film Warrior Pride, Rockey is currently gearing up for several film projects that are slated for release in 2020-2021.
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services
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film production
We can take your script and turn it into a movie!
Our talented team of professionals is ready, able and willing to take your idea from the page to the big screen!
pre-production
Are you ready to make a movie, but have no idea where to start? Let us help you bring your concept to life in a way that is both comprehensive and cost-effective.
Let us lend our expertise to help you solidify your budget, book your locations and cast your film!
writing services
Have an idea or a story that needs to told, but no time to flush it out? Allow us to be your pen!
BSE specializes in creative development and turning thoughts into stories, be it for bios, scripts, books, or pitches.
editing services
Are you looking for an editor for your short or feature film? Look no further!
Contact us for a consultation to discuss how we can help you complete your project.