Ava DuVernay
Keynote Speaker: Emmy & Peabody Award-Winning Writer, Director & Producer; Known for "Selma," "When They See Us" & "13th"; Founder of ARRAY
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Ava DuVernay Biography
Ava DuVernay is a well-established figure in the film industry, having won two Primetime Emmy Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, a BAFTA Film Award, and a BAFTA TV Award. She founded her independent distribution company ARRAY in 2011, aimed at amplifying films made by or about Black people and women filmmakers. DuVernay has an extensive list of notable films and television series to her credit, including "Middle of Nowhere," "Selma," "13th," "A Wrinkle in Time," "Queen Sugar," and "When They See Us". Her work on "Selma" earned her the distinction of becoming the first African-American woman to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Director, and the film was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
As the first Black woman to win the U.S. directing award in the U.S. dramatic competition at the Sundance Film Festival, DuVernay has consistently broken barriers in her field. Her film "13th" was recognized with an Academy Award nomination, and she made history by becoming the first African-American woman to direct a film with a budget of over $100 million with "A Wrinkle in Time". Additionally, she has ventured into the realm of television with the OWN drama series "Queen Sugar" and the Netflix drama limited series "When They See Us" and "Colin in Black & White". In recognition of her significant contributions to her field, DuVernay was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2017 and was elected to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences board of governors in 2020.
In 2023, DuVernay directed the biographical film "Origin" based on Isabel Wilkerson's book "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents". Her accolades include being named to Oprah Winfrey's SuperSoul 100 list of visionaries and influential leaders, receiving the Smithsonian Magazine's American Ingenuity Award for Visual Arts, and being inducted into the California Hall of Fame in 2024. In 2025, she received the Billie Jean King Champions of Equality Award.
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What topics does Ava DuVernay speak about?
Ava DuVernay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Black History Month, Television & Film, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Actor, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Motivational, College, Women, Entertainment, Women's History Month, TED, Social Justice and Civil Rights.
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Ava DuVernay generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Ava DuVernay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Black History Month and Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Ava DuVernay generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Issa Rae, Yara Shahidi and Gabrielle Union. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ava DuVernay for an upcoming event.
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Ava DuVernay’s Love of Background Actors Paid Off in ‘Origin’
There’s an aspect of filmmaking that Ava DuVernay thinks we don’t talk enough about and some of her fellow directors overlook to their own detriment.
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Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Wows Venice With Nine-Minute Standing Ovation
DuVernay's powerful biographical drama is the first movie by a Black U.S. female director to be included in the official competition at the world's oldest film festival.
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Ava DuVernay's Array Exits Spotify First-Look Deal – The Hollywood ...
Feb 17, 2022 ... Ava DuVernay's Array has parted ways with Spotify and will no longer be making podcasts for the audio giant.
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How do I book Ava DuVernay to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ava DuVernay for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ava DuVernay, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ava DuVernay or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ava DuVernay for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ava DuVernay, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ava DuVernay, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ava DuVernay speak about?
Ava DuVernay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Black History Month, Television & Film, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Actor, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Motivational, College, Women, Entertainment, Women's History Month, TED, Social Justice and Civil Rights. -
Where does Ava DuVernay travel from?
Ava DuVernay generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ava DuVernay?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ava DuVernay for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ava DuVernay for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ava DuVernay or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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