I am Dean M. Charles, a music, arts, entertainment, and visual media professional and educator with extensive experience across film, television, and global music production. I founded DMC Entertainment / DMC Pictures to develop premium documentary storytelling and culturally significant music-driven content, collaborating with legendary artists such as Dr. Dre, Babyface, Patti LaBelle, Nas, Raphael Saadiq, and Boyz II Men. I have served as an executive producer on documentary projects like UNHEARD VOICES and THE MENTOR, led creative direction and talent partnerships, and packaged projects for major streaming platforms. As a composer and producer, I’ve contributed to landmark television properties including The Boondocks and The Young & The Restless, and I’ve worked across music supervision, rights clearance, and streaming platform strategy. My work aims to honor cultural legacies while delivering engaging, music-driven storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

Dean M. Charles

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I am Dean M. Charles, a music, arts, entertainment, and visual media professional and educator with extensive experience across film, television, and global music production. I founded DMC Entertainment / DMC Pictures to develop premium documentary storytelling and culturally significant music-driven content, collaborating with legendary artists such as Dr. Dre, Babyface, Patti LaBelle, Nas, Raphael Saadiq, and Boyz II Men. I have served as an executive producer on documentary projects like UNHEARD VOICES and THE MENTOR, led creative direction and talent partnerships, and packaged projects for major streaming platforms. As a composer and producer, I’ve contributed to landmark television properties including The Boondocks and The Young & The Restless, and I’ve worked across music supervision, rights clearance, and streaming platform strategy. My work aims to honor cultural legacies while delivering engaging, music-driven storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

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I am Dean M. Charles, a music, arts, entertainment, and visual media professional and educator with extensive experience across film, television, and global music production. I founded DMC Entertainment / DMC Pictures to develop premium documentary storytelling and culturally significant music-driven content, collaborating with legendary artists such as Dr. Dre, Babyface, Patti LaBelle, Nas, Raphael Saadiq, and Boyz II Men. I have served as an executive producer on documentary projects like UNHEARD VOICES and THE MENTOR, led creative direction and talent partnerships, and packaged projects for major streaming platforms.

As a composer and producer, I’ve contributed to landmark television properties including The Boondocks and The Young & The Restless, and I’ve worked across music supervision, rights clearance, and streaming platform strategy. My work aims to honor cultural legacies while delivering engaging, music-driven storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Executive Producer at DMC Entertainment / DMC Pictures
January 1, 2000 - Present
Develop and produce documentary films and premium nonfiction television focused on music, culture, and legacy artists. Create pitch decks, sizzle concepts, and packaging materials for major streaming platforms including Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu. Executive producer of documentary projects including UNHEARD VOICES and THE MENTOR. Lead creative direction, talent partnerships, and production development; package projects for major streaming platforms.
Music Teacher / Choral Conductor at Los Angeles Adventist Academy
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Adjunct Professor & Guest Lecturer at University of Texas, Arlington
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Music Teacher at CT River Academy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Education

High School Diploma at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Music Business & Piano Performance at Oakwood University
February 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Music Theory & Composition at University of Hartford
January 1, 1999 - February 17, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other