Ruth E. Carter
Keynote Speaker: Academy Award-Winning Costume Designer; Best Known for Her Work on "Selma" & Marvel's "Black Panther"
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Ruth E. Carter Biography
Ruth E. Carter is a two-time Academy Award-winning film costume designer. Best known for turning the Black Panther superhero into an African King, Carter made history as the first Black person to win the Costume Design category and earned Marvel Studios their first Oscar recognition. In the blockbuster, she paid tribute to the people of Africa fusing the traditional with the contemporary while incorporating technology to deliver fashion and function. She created Afrofuturistic pieces that empowered the female form, honored ancient cultures, and invoked a deep sense of representation unlike any other costumes experienced on screen. For "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Carter made history again for her outstanding costume design work and became the first Black woman to win multiple Academy Awards in any category and the first costume designer to win for the first film and its sequel.
Over three decades in film, television, and theater, Carter has earned seventy credits and collaborated with prolific directors, including Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, Ava DuVernay, and Ryan Coogler. Her costumes, based on real and imaginative characters, provide an arc to the narratives of African Americans from "Do the Right Thing," "Malcolm X," "What's Love Got to Do With It," "Amistad," "The Butler," "Marshall," "Selma," "Dolemite Is My Name" and "Coming to America" to "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Her devotion to retraining the eye to see beauty through costume design and telling stories that enrich the humanity of the Black experience cements her legacy as a preeminent voice and expert on period genres and Afro aesthetics.
Carter's outstanding costume design work has been honored with Academy Award nominations for "Malcolm X" and "Amistad" as well as an Emmy nomination for the miniseries reboot of "Roots." The impact of her career in filmmaking has been recognized with the Costume Designers Guild's Career Achievement Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Her costumes serve as an American treasure of history and culture and are on display in a traveling museum exhibition titled “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” and in her book “The Art of Ruth E. Carter” -- a behind-the-scenes journey in creating the most iconic costumes in filmmaking available May 2023.
Carter was presented with the key to the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, her hometown, in honor of her achievements and service to the community. She is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia, and served as their commencement speaker and given the distinction of honorary doctorate. She holds an additional honorary doctorate from Suffolk University in Massachusetts.
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Ruth E. Carter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Design, Television & Film, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Black History Month, Acting, Social Activism, Lifestyle, Fashion, Motivational, Influential Women, Culture, Women, Women's History Month, Social Justice, Female Leadership and Storytelling.
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Ruth E. Carter 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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Ruth E. Carter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Creativity, Design and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ruth E. Carter for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Ruth E. Carter 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 Nikki Giovanni, Dr. Bernice King and Lisa Leslie. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ruth E. Carter for an upcoming event.
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United Way Greater Atlanta - May 09 2023
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PUMA North America - Feb 24 2023
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Ruth Carter is brilliant and personable. From the students to our administrators, she made a great impact!
Office for Inclusion and Diversity, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Jan 27 2023
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'Black Panther' Costume Designer Says Black History, Current ...
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How much does it cost to book Ruth E. Carter for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ruth E. Carter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ruth E. Carter are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ruth E. Carter, 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 Ruth E. Carter speak about?
Ruth E. Carter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Design, Television & Film, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Black History Month, Acting, Social Activism, Lifestyle, Fashion, Motivational, Influential Women, Culture, Women, Women's History Month, Social Justice, Female Leadership and Storytelling. -
Where does Ruth E. Carter travel from?
Ruth E. Carter 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 Ruth E. Carter?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ruth E. Carter 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 Ruth E. Carter 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 Ruth E. Carter 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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