Biography
Ugly Dog Entertainment is a dynamic New York-based television and film company led by CEO AC Roe and CFO Rick Van Meter. Since its launch in 2022, Ugly Dog Entertainment has quickly made its mark in the industry. By 2023, the company was already producing its first major project, The Conversations Project for Hulu. This groundbreaking series draws inspiration from the salons of the Harlem Renaissance, bringing together Black philosophers, actors, chefs, athletes, astronauts, and more for thought-provoking dinner conversations. The show has garnered critical acclaim, including award nominations and wins.
Recognized by ReelScreen in the Small Companies, Big Ideas column, Ugly Dog Entertainment continues to build momentum. With over 200 hours of programming experience among its founders, the company is refining its 2024-2025 slate to present to buyers. Their current documentary series tackles the pressing issue of Michigan’s catastrophic auto crash survivors, who are losing vital care and lives at alarming rates. While still in Production, Ugly Dog is already going head-to-head with Michigan’s most influential politicians and power brokers to uncover the truth.
Ugly Dog Entertainment is a dynamic New York-based television and film company, led by CEO AC Roe and CFO Rick Van Meter. Since its launch in 2022, Ugly Dog Entertainment has quickly made its mark in the industry. By 2023, the company was already producing its first major project, The Conversations Project for Hulu. This groundbreaking series draws inspiration from the salons of the Harlem Renaissance, bringing together Black philosophers, actors, chefs, athletes, astronauts, and more for thought-provoking dinner conversations. The show has garnered critical acclaim, including award nominations and wins.
Recognized by ReelScreen in the Small Companies, Big Ideas column, Ugly Dog Entertainment continues to build momentum. With over 200 hours of programming experience among its founders, the company is refining its 2024-2025 slate to present to buyers. Their current documentary series tackles the pressing issue of Michigan’s catastrophic auto crash survivors, who are losing vital care and lives alarming rates. While still in Production, Ugly Dog is already going head-to-head with Michigan’s most influential politicians and power brokers to uncover the truth.
Ugly Dog Entertainment is a dynamic New York-based television and film company, led by CEO AC Roe and CFO Rick Van Meter. Since its launch in 2022, Ugly Dog Entertainment has quickly made its mark in the industry. By 2023, the company was already producing its first major project, The Conversations Project for Hulu. This groundbreaking series draws inspiration from the salons of the Harlem Renaissance, bringing together Black philosophers, actors, chefs, athletes, astronauts, and more for thought-provoking dinner conversations. The show has garnered critical acclaim, including award nominations and wins.
Recognized by ReelScreen in the Small Companies, Big Ideas column, Ugly Dog Entertainment continues to build momentum. With over 200 hours of programming experience among its founders, the company is refining its 2024-2025 slate to present to buyers. Their current documentary series tackles the pressing issue of Michigan’s catastrophic auto crash survivors, who are losing vital care and lives alarming rates. While still in Production, Ugly Dog is already going head-to-head with Michigan’s most influential politicians and power brokers to uncover the truth.
Films
unINTENDED CONSEQUENCES (2024)
Role: Producer
“Unintended Consequences” is a series that delves deeply into the Auto No-Fault crisis in Michigan, shedding light on the legislative changes affecting Michiganders. We bring to the forefront the greed of insurance companies and the underhanded deals of politicians and lobbyists..
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The Conversations Project (2023)
Role: Producer
Take a seat with our dinner party hosts Elaine Welteroth, David Lawrence, and Marc Spears and their phenomenal guests as they kick off #TheConversationsProject. Stream the unscripted series on August 28. Watch The Conversations Project on Hulu!
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