Tevin Tavares is an award-winning writer, director, and producer from Oakland,
CA, known for culturally resonant, story-driven work. His films have been
featured in Variety, Forbes, The New York Times, AdWeek, Complex, and SLAM,
with Forbes once comparing him to Ryan Coogler for his early impact.
A College Emmy winner for Numb in America, Tavares went on to direct
acclaimed projects across film, TV, and branded storytelling, including Amazon
Prime’s Top Class and OFF-Season, Nike and Jordan Brand campaigns, and
Damian Lillard’s debut music video. His work has been seen on ESPN, BET+,
and during the NBA All-Star Game.
Recent collaborations include SpringHill Entertainment’s More Than A Vote,
Hennessy’s Letter to My Legacy for CREED III, and Cash App x pgLang’s That’s
Money campaign. He is a recipient of the University of Oregon’s Eric Allen Top
Alumni Hall of Achievement Award.
