Tim Story
Keynote Speaker: Film Director Known for "Ride Along" & "Think Like A Man"
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Tim Story Biography
Timothy Story a director, producer, and writer. He is the founder of The Story Company, an entertainment production company that he started with his wife in 1996. Story is the only African American director to have six films debut at No. 1 at the box office during opening weekend. His feature films have grossed over $1 billion at the box office.
After graduating from film school at USC, Story began directing music videos. His cinematic style was showcased in videos of artists who represented diverse music genres ranging from R&B to pop including N-Sync, K-Ci & JoJo, R. Kelly, Tyrese and India Arie.During this same time period, Tim and his wife Vicky founded The Story Company – an entertainment production house – where Story financed, produced, wrote, edited and directed two feature length films – One Of Us Tripped and The Firing Squad .
In 2002, Story made his directorial debut with the smash hit comedy Barbershop, starring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson and Michael Ealy. The film opened at number one at the box office and garnered an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Motion Picture. He followed that success in 2004, with the action comedy Taxi, starring Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Esposito.
Immediately after Taxi, Story went to work on the epic adventure Fantastic Four. The movie, based on the celebrated Marvel comic, premiered at number one at the box office and went on to earn over $330 million worldwide. It is Story’s most successful film to date. Story also helmed the 2007 sequel, Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer. That film also debuted at number one at the box office and brought in over $289 million.
Story also directed Academy Award winner Forrest Whittaker in Hurricane Season, the true story of a high school basketball coach and a team of displaced students that he led to the New Orleans State High School Basketball Championship in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
In 2012, Story helmed the blockbuster romantic ensemble comedy, Think Like A Man, starring Kevin Hart. The film was number one at the box office for two weeks and grossed over $96 million worldwide. Story later directed the sequel Think Like a Man Too. He is set to executive produce a TV series of the same name.
He directed Kevin Hart and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in the Ride Along films, helming both installments of the franchise. The third film, Ride Along 3, has been announced with Story set to direct.
Story has also directed segments for Kevin Hart's concert films, Laugh at My Pain, Let Me Explain and What Now? He directed the 2019 remake of Shaft, which starred Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher and Regina Hall.
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What topics does Tim Story speak about?
Tim Story is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Black History Month, Entertainers, Celebrity, Television & Film, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Acting, Social Activism and Diversity & Inclusion.
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Tim Story is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Black History Month and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tim Story for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tim Story can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Issa Rae, Ava DuVernay and Spike Lee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tim Story for an upcoming event.
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'Tom and Jerry' Movie to Be Directed by Tim Story | Hollywood ...
Tom and Jerry are ready to play cat and mouse once more in a new movie from director Tim Story.
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'Sesame Street', Tim Story-Directed 'Tom & Jerry' Movies Set At ...
Warner Bros today announced untitled films based on 'Sesame Street' and 'Tom & Jerry' and dated both for release in 2021.
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Kevin Hart To Star In Monopoly Movie For Lionsgate, Tim Story ...
Kevin Hart is to star in a Monopoly movie for Lionsgate and Hasbro with his Ride Along franchise director Tim Story helming.
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How do I book Tim Story to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tim Story 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 Tim Story, 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 Tim Story or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tim Story for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tim Story, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tim Story, 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 Tim Story speak about?
Tim Story is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Black History Month, Entertainers, Celebrity, Television & Film, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Acting, Social Activism and Diversity & Inclusion. -
Who is the agent for Tim Story?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tim Story 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 Tim Story 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 Tim Story 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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