Meet the Team
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Co-FounderRonald Hinton is a queer, Afro-Puerto Rican actor, writer, and producer committed to amplifying Queer-BIPOC stories through bold, community-driven storytelling. He is the creator of NATIVES, a web series spotlighting queer, native New Yorkers navigating adulthood in the projects of NYC. The series has built a loyal following and received coverage from Native Son, Queerty, and Blavity, with selections at notable festivals including the New York Latino Film Festival and Out On Film Atlanta.
Beyond filmmaking, Ronald is the co-founder of Queer Voices: NYC Film Festival, a platform that supports Queer-BIPOC filmmakers by offering resources, visibility, and industry access. He was named one of Native Son’s 101 Black Queer Disruptors for his work reshaping culture and media.
Through storytelling, advocacy, and community-building, Ronald continues to push boundaries—ensuring Queer-BIPOC voices are not only heard, but celebrated.Follow him:
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Co-FounderBrandon Smith (he/him) is an American actor, singer, producer, and filmmaker based in NYC. Brandon has worked in Regional and Off-Broadway theaters, including: Carnegie Hall, St. Louis Symphony, Caveat NYC, Joes Pub Cafe, and more. He has cultivated partnerships with national commercial brands, such as Sabra, Aetna, Hulu, and CVS. His latest project BIll & Robert is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and the Here TV app.
Brandon currently serves as Founder & Artistic Director of Golden Boi Productions. A full production house that produces documentary shorts, feature films, podcasts, and special events centered around social justice. Screenings have been featured on Amazon Prime, Here TV, Urban World Film Festival, Out on Film Atlanta, The Batty Mama-London, and St. Louis International Film Festival. Learn more about GBP.
Brandon creates work that celebrates the joy of marginalized and queer BIPOC communities. Brandon is committed to local activism and organizing. His practice is rooted in blending social justice and storytelling, in order to create meaningful conversations and solutions to issues harshly impacted communities continue to face.
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