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Mattie C. Caruthers is a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry. Her career began in music at Little David Records, where she assisted Monte Kay, founder of Birdland and manager/producer for jazz legends like Herbie Mann, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and the Modern Jazz Quartet. Mattie was part of a small team handling all facets of the label, including artist development, publicity, and distribution for artists such as Flip Wilson and George Carlin, as well as pioneering television programs. The label earned two Grammys and five Gold Records during her tenure.
Mattie transitioned into film and television, becoming a director, writer, and producer. Her credits include roles as Script Supervisor and Associate Director alongside Damon Wayans on My Wife and Kids; Will Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air; and Jamie Foxx on The Jamie Foxx Show. She also served as Associate Director on Let's Stay Together, Cuts, Keenan & Kel, The Parent 'Hood, and Sinbad.
She collaborated with Norman Lear as a writer’s assistant and trained under renowned directors such as Andy Cadiff, Joel Zwick, Andy Ackerman, Jamie Widdoes, Shelley Jensen, and Ken Whittingham. Her directorial debut on My Wife and Kids garnered her a 2006 NAACP Image Award Nomination for Outstanding Director in a Comedy Series and a 2005 BET Nomination.
Mattie has contributed to numerous successful films, TV shows, and commercials, working alongside stars like Eddie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Pryor, Garry Marshall, Danny Glover, Charles S. Dutton, and Bill Cosby. She received the 2007 Award of Achievement from the African American Film Marketplace and S.E Manly Short Film Showcase.
As a writer-producer, Mattie penned the screenplays for the feature films Black Eye Motoring and Ring Bell Walk In. She also created the sitcom pilot My Sisters and Me, directing and co-writing the episode "Who's Coming to Dinner," produced through MacMattie Productions.
Currently, Mattie serves as executive producer for singer-songwriter Torin Floyd. She executive produced his "Take Me Higher" video and both directed and executive produced his "Sky High" music video. Additionally, she wrote and directed a short film about Torin titled The Interview.
Mattie is the Founder and CEO of MacMattie Productions, a company dedicated to creating distinctive and successful films. She is also a member of the Directors Guild of America.
