Gina Prince-Bythewood

Writer | Producer | Director

Gina Prince-Bythewood wrote and directed the widely acclaimed feature film Love & Basketball (...

Born: June 10, 1969

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Filmography

Known For

The Secret Life of Bees Writer (2008)
The Old Guard Director (2020)
Shots Fired Writer (2017)
Known For

Love & Basketball Writer (2000)
Director

Women of the Movement (2022)
The Golden Girls: Reimagined (2020)
The Old Guard (2020)
Cloak & Dagger (2018)
Shots Fired (2017)
Great Performers: L.A. Noir (2016)
Beyond the Lights (2014)
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
Reflections (2007)
Everybody Hates Chris (2005)
Girlfriends (2005)
The Bernie Mac Show (2003)
Disappearing Acts (2000)
Love & Basketball (2000)
Progress (1997)
Damn Whitey (1997)
Bowl of Pork (1997)
CBS Schoolbreak Special (1995)
Director

Stitches (1991)
Writer

Shots Fired (2017)
Great Performers: L.A. Noir (2016)
Beyond the Lights (2014)
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
Reflections (2007)
Love & Basketball (2000)
Felicity (1999)
Damn Whitey (1997)
Courthouse (1995)
CBS Schoolbreak Special (1995)
Sweet Justice (1994)
South Central (1994)
A Different World (1992-1993)
Writer

Stitches (1991)
Producer

Women of the Movement (2022)
Cloak & Dagger (2018)
Shots Fired (2017)
Daddy's Girl (2007)
Reflections (2007)
Biker Boyz (2003)
Felicity (1998-1999)
Courthouse (1995)
Producer

Genius (2017)
Actress

Love & Basketball Diving Basketball Player (2000)
Additional Crew

South Central (1994)
Script and Continuity Department

Reflections (2007)

Videos

Awards

14 wins & 14 nominations.

Did You Know

Trivia

Ran competitive track at UCLA, where she also attended film school.

"On my set, people have to respect the actor's process. I totally respect what actors do. I give them whatever time they need and I never scream out directions from the camera. I take the time to walk up to them and talk to them personally." (from "...