Patrik-Ian Polk
Keynote Speaker: Director, Screenwriter & Producer Known for His Films That Explore the Experiences of Black LGBTQ People
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Patrik-Ian Polk Biography
Patrik-Ian Polk is a film director, screenwriter, and producer. Polk, who is openly gay, is noted for his films and theatre work that explores the experiences and stories of Black LGBTQ people.
In 2016, Polk was included in the Los Angeles Times Diverse 100 list, which described him as "the man bringing black gay stories to screens large and small."
Polk made his feature film directorial debut with 2000's Punks, an independent film that he also wrote and produced. Punks had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2004, Polk created the television series "Noah's Arc," which made its debut on Logo in October 2005 and ran for two seasons. In discussing his inspiration for the series in an interview, Polk said "I wanted to see black gay characters and there were none on TV. So I decided rather than complain about it, I'd do it myself."
After the series' cancellation, Polk wrote, directed, and produced a film spin-off, Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom, which was released theatrically in 2008. His subsequent feature films, The Skinny, starring Jussie Smollett, and Blackbird, starring Mo'Nique and Isaiah Washington, were released in 2012 and 2015, following festival runs.
Polk received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, then went on to study at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinema and Television.
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Patrik-Ian Polk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Television & Film, LGBTQ and Culture.
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Patrik-Ian Polk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Patrik-Ian Polk for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Patrik-Ian Polk generally travels from Manhattan, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Wilson Cruz, Amanda Lipp and Da'Vinchi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patrik-Ian Polk for an upcoming event.
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How Sundance diversity lounges boost filmmakers of color - Los ...
... producer Carol Ann Shine, who has worked on a number of black LGBTQ+ television shows and films, including Patrik-Ian Polk's “Punks” and “Noah's Arc.”.
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NAACP Image Awards Nominees: 'Harriet,' 'When They See Us ...
Patrik-Ian Polk – “Being Mary Jane” (BET Networks) • Suzan-Lori Parks – “Native Son” (HBO) • Yvette Nicole Brown – “Always a Bridesmaid” (BET Networks).
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Searching For Punks : NPR
"Punks" was written and directed by Patrik-Ian Polk. You may know him as the guy who created "Noah's Arc," which is like this black, gay "L Word." Anyway ...
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How much does it cost to book Patrik-Ian Polk for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Patrik-Ian Polk, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Patrik-Ian Polk, 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 Patrik-Ian Polk speak about?
Patrik-Ian Polk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Television & Film, LGBTQ and Culture. -
Where does Patrik-Ian Polk travel from?
Patrik-Ian Polk generally travels from Manhattan, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Patrik-Ian Polk?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Patrik-Ian Polk 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 Patrik-Ian Polk 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 Patrik-Ian Polk 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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