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Edward Beckford

  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Actor
  • Producer
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Edward Beckford
Los Angeles-based DGA 1st Assistant Director

With over 17 years in the film and television industry, Edward has made his mark as a seasoned 1st Assistant Director (1st AD). Edward is a respected member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), where he has been a member for more than 10 years. In addition to his work as a 1st AD, Beckford is the CEO, Producer, and Director of BlackEye Vision Entertainment, Inc., where he has brought fresh perspectives and creative leadership to numerous projects. Including directing and producing music videos since the 1990s in New York New Jersey and Los Angeles. As a Music Video Director, Beckford has creatively shaped the visual landscape for various artists, blending his technical expertise with an innate understanding of storytelling. Edward of also a Drone Operator and Cinematographer for BlackSky Vision Entertainment, a division of BlackEye Vision Entertainment, Inc. Edwarrd's journey in the entertainment industry began at the age of 9, when he first entered the spotlight as a child actor, working with actors like James Earl Jones and Bette Midler. He is also a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) for over 45 years, contributing to his vast experience across multiple roles both in front of and behind the camera. From his early days as an actor to his current roles as a director, producer, and AD, Edward M. Beckford, Jr. continues to be a key figure in Hollywood's entertainment industry, always pushing boundaries with his innovative vision and leadership.
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    Known for

    Armed (2018)
    Armed
    3.5
    • Second Unit or Assistant Director
    • 2018
    Bruce Willis and Megan Fox in Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021)
    Midnight in the Switchgrass
    4.6
    • Producer
    • 2021
    Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Moira Kelly, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford in The West Wing (1999)
    The West Wing
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Secret Service Agent(uncredited)
    Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs in Blindspotting (2018)
    Blindspotting
    7.4
    • Production Manager
    • 2018

    Credits

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    Second Unit or Assistant Director



    • Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins
      • first assistant director
      • Completed
    • Forgotten Outlaw
      • assistant director
      • Pre-production



    • A Movie Named Sucka (2024)
      A Movie Named Sucka
      Short
      • first assistant director
      • 2024
    • Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter (2024)
      Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter
      7.6
      TV Mini Series
      • associate director: recreations
      • 2024
    • Whoopi Goldberg, Edward James Olmos, John Carroll Lynch, Mario Van Peebles, Cedric The Entertainer, William Mapother, Neal McDonough, Mandela Van Peebles, Jake Manley, Amber Reign Smith, and D.C. Young Fly in Outlaw Posse (2024)
      Outlaw Posse
      4.3
      • first assistant director
      • 2024
    • Pam Grier, Damon Wayans, Jeremie Harris, David Iacono, and Hailey Kilgore in Cinnamon (2023)
      Cinnamon
      6.4
      • first assistant director (as Edward Beckford Jr)
      • 2023
    • A Matter of Time (2022)
      A Matter of Time
      • second assistant director
      • 2022
    • Tami Roman and Redaric Williams in Haus of Vicious (2022)
      Haus of Vicious
      6.4
      TV Series
      • first assistant director
      • 2022
    • Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky (2021)
      Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
      4.9
      Short
      • first assistant director
      • 2021
    • Crimson (2020)
      Crimson
      2.8
      • first assistant director
      • 2020
    • Mario Van Peebles and Scott Adkins in Seized (2020)
      Seized
      5.3
      • first assistant director
      • 2020
    • Luke Goss and Louis Mandylor in Legacy (2020)
      Legacy
      4.1
      • second unit director
      • 2020
    • Andra Fuller and Demetria McKinney in A Stone Cold Christmas (2018)
      A Stone Cold Christmas
      5.6
      • assistant director
      • first assistant director
      • 2018
    • Taye Diggs, Chelsea Tavares, Greta Onieogou, Cody Christian, Samantha Logan, Hunter Clowdus, Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, and Michael Evans Behling in My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me (2021)
      All American
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Additional second second assistant director
      • 2018
    • Denis O'Hare, Tom Everett Scott, Angélica Celaya, and James Jurdi in Danger One (2018)
      Danger One
      5.5
      • first assistant director
      • 2018
    • Armed (2018)
      Armed
      3.5
      • first assistant director
      • 2018
    • North Blvd (2018)
      North Blvd
      7.7
      • assistant director
      • first assistant director
      • 2018

    Actor



    • The Life of Me
      • Dr. Dommell
      • Completed
    • Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins
      • Jerk
      • Completed



    • Jasmine Guy, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Red Grant, Kiki Haynes, Dorien Wilson, Rolonda Rochelle, Loren Lott, Kevin Savage, Judi Johnson, Terayle Hill, and Mike Merrill in A Wesley Christmas (2022)
      A Wesley Christmas
      5.8
      • Towtruck Driver
      • 2022
    • Matt Cedeño, Corin Nemec, Samaire Armstrong, Alexandria DeBerry, David Baracskai, and Jonathan Bouvier in Deadly Excursion: Kidnapped from the Beach (2021)
      Deadly Excursion: Kidnapped from the Beach
      4.7
      TV Movie
      • Contractor
      • 2021
    • Luke Goss and Louis Mandylor in Legacy (2020)
      Legacy
      4.1
      • Store Manager
      • 2020
    • The Christmas High Note (2020)
      The Christmas High Note
      5.1
      TV Movie
      • Church Deacon
      • 2020
    • Andra Fuller and Demetria McKinney in A Stone Cold Christmas (2018)
      A Stone Cold Christmas
      5.6
      • Ghost
      • 2018
    • Armed (2018)
      Armed
      3.5
      • Police Officer
      • 2018
    • Tom Berenger, Michael Jai White, and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson in Cops and Robbers (2017)
      Cops and Robbers
      4.1
      • Marcus
      • 2017
    • Eric Roberts, Billy Zane, and Olivier Gruner in Beyond the Game (2016)
      Beyond the Game
      5.3
      • FBI Agent
      • 2016
    • Haraka (2015)
      Haraka
      5.7
      • Cameraman (as Edward M. Beckford Jr.)
      • 2015
    • Sara Fletcher in iCrime (2010)
      iCrime
      6.2
      • Trevin's Second Boyfriend (as Edward M. Beckford Jr.)
      • 2010
    • Rift (2009)
      Rift
      7.7
      Short
      • Member of the Scientific Community
      • 2009
    • PG Porn (2008)
      PG Porn
      7.4
      TV Mini Series
      • Crewmember
      • 2009
    • War Wolves (2009)
      War Wolves
      2.8
      TV Movie
      • Iraqi Werewolf (as Edward M. Beckford Jr.)
      • 2009
    • Burning Hollywood (2009)
      Burning Hollywood
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Bartender (uncredited)
      • 2009
    • INsecurity
      Short
      • (as Edward M. Beckford Jr.)
      • 2006

    Producer



    • Die Like a Man (2025)
      Die Like a Man
      7.7
      • associate producer
      • 2025
    • Walter Koenig, Paula Abdul, Eddie Griffin, Nic Costa, Rob Taylor, Matt Zak, and Bryna Smith in Raging Midlife (2025)
      Raging Midlife
      7.5
      • associate producer: phase 3
      • 2025
    • Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine in Seeking: Mapping Our Gullah Geechee Story (2023)
      Seeking: Mapping Our Gullah Geechee Story
      Short
      • Consulting Producer
      • 2023
    • Tom Berenger and Cam Gigandet in Black Warrant (2022)
      Black Warrant
      4.6
      • associate producer
      • 2022
    • Bruce Willis and Megan Fox in Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021)
      Midnight in the Switchgrass
      4.6
      • co-producer
      • 2021
    • Matt Cedeño, Corin Nemec, Samaire Armstrong, Alexandria DeBerry, David Baracskai, and Jonathan Bouvier in Deadly Excursion: Kidnapped from the Beach (2021)
      Deadly Excursion: Kidnapped from the Beach
      4.7
      TV Movie
      • co-producer
      • 2021
    • Mario Van Peebles and Scott Adkins in Seized (2020)
      Seized
      5.3
      • consulting producer
      • 2020
    • Ryan Phillippe and Casper Van Dien in The 2nd (2020)
      The 2nd
      3.8
      • co-producer
      • 2020
    • Luke Goss and Louis Mandylor in Legacy (2020)
      Legacy
      4.1
      • consulting producer
      • 2020
    • Corbin Bernsen, Dee Wallace, Jenn Gotzon, Erin Bethea, Travis Burns, and Caylee Cowan in Sunrise in Heaven (2020)
      Sunrise in Heaven
      5.7
      • associate producer
      • 2020
    • The Christmas High Note (2020)
      The Christmas High Note
      5.1
      TV Movie
      • supervising producer
      • 2020
    • Dominic Monaghan and Brighton Sharbino in Radioflash (2019)
      Radioflash
      4.8
      • consulting producer
      • 2019
    • Tom Arnold, Brian Dennehy, Larry Clarke, Mo Gaffney, J.K. Simmons, and Julie Ann Emery in 3 Days with Dad (2019)
      3 Days with Dad
      4.0
      • consulting producer
      • 2019
    • Anne Winters and Kian Lawley in Zac and Mia (2017)
      Zac and Mia
      7.8
      TV Series
      • associate producer
      • 2019
    • Deadly Excursion (2019)
      Deadly Excursion
      4.3
      TV Movie
      • co-producer
      • 2019

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Edward M. Beckford Jr.
    • Height
      • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male
    • Race / Ethnicity
      • Black / African American

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