Kemp Powers

Kemp Powers

Keynote Speaker: Writer, Director & Producer Known for "One Night in Miami," "Soul" & "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"

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Kemp Powers Biography

Kemp Powers is an accomplished playwright, screenwriter, and director, with a diverse portfolio of works that spans theatre, television, and cinema. Best known for his play "One Night in Miami" and its film adaptation, Powers has also penned several scripts for the first season of "Star Trek: Discovery" and co-wrote and co-directed the animated films Soul and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which received nominations for Best Animated Feature Film at the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards and is currently working on its sequel.

Powers' screenplay for "One Night in Miami..." garnered him a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination at the 93rd Academy Awards. Beyond his work in film, he has been involved in theatre productions at renowned venues such as The Old Globe, South Coast Repertory, and Center Theatre Group. His play "The XIXth (The Nineteenth)" premiered in March 2023. Not only has Powers achieved success in the arts, but he also made history as the first African-American to co-direct a Disney animated feature. His contribution to the field of animation was recognized when he won an Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Writing in a Feature Production in 2020 for Soul.

An alumnus of Howard University, Powers' early career includes a stint as a journalist for The Hilltop.

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Kemp Powers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainment and Television & Film.

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Kemp Powers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainment and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kemp Powers for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Kemp Powers can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Jonathan Glazer and Stephanie Hsu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kemp Powers for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/03/2025.
  • How do I book Kemp Powers to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kemp Powers 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 Kemp Powers, 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 Kemp Powers or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kemp Powers for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kemp Powers, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kemp Powers, 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 Kemp Powers speak about?

    Kemp Powers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainment and Television & Film.
  • Who is the agent for Kemp Powers?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kemp Powers 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 Kemp Powers 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 Kemp Powers 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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