WHO WE ARE
We are actor-filmmakers who make character-driven blockbusters to entertain and inspire the world. We love telling diverse stories in many different genres, primarily sci-fi and fantasy. Though our focus is on big, global entertainment, we strive to create art that is meaningful and impactful to the planet. Universal stories illuminating the human condition, helping people see human plights objectively so that they can lead better lives.
We believe people should shoot for the stars in their dreams, so we aspire to make some of the greatest and most entertaining movies of all time; to study the greats and build upon their foundation, doing our part to forward the industry we love so much. We love what we do, we love movies, we’re happy and excited people who like to inspire others to be so as well — on and off set. We work incredibly hard to achieve our goals and are infinitely passionate. Our purpose is to entertain the world as actors and moviemakers and to do our part to help make the world a safer and calmer place.
“Artists create the future. We are artists. So what are we waiting for?!”
—Devin & Jacqueline Rice
our mission
Our mission is to inspire a better world through telling stories as filmmakers and actors. We aim to create powerful works that transcend entertainment; movies and shows that are not only blockbuster spectacles — exciting audiences worldwide with high-intensity drama — but also inspire change in our viewers' relationships with others and themselves.
FILMMAKING
We love making movies and have been part of every aspect of production. We love making exciting Blockbuster movies with messages that will help improve the world. Starting from no-budgets, there's no part of making movies we haven't done.
ACTING
Acting is our passion. To dive into a character and really help bring a story to life is one of the greatest things in the world. We've been acting since we were kids and started making movies together to control how and when we tell stories.
PRODUCING
Throughout many years of making movies and various projects, we now know how to get any project done at any budget. Having our hands in all aspects of a production, including producing, allow us full control to ensure a smooth and fun production.
NOVELS
Devin has been writing since he was a kid. For our franchises, he likes to dive deep and write novels to really flesh out the worlds. His books are immersive, written not just from a storytelling but an acting perspective: real and full of emotion.
overview
Devin Rice Studios
We have learned every part of the filmmaking process by making independent movies ourselves for the last decade. We’ve worn every hat and have made three feature films thus far and starred in them all. We are now moving onto much bigger projects. For a little about our the past, our 2nd feature film Being Black Enough released a few years ago. We made the film for $23,000, won the audience award at the Dances With Films festival in the Chinese Theaters, had a packed house and received a standing ovation. Afterward, some people in the audience said the film heavily affected them and even gave them a better understanding and outlook on life.
BEING BLACK ENOUGH PREMIERE, STANDING OVATIONS, & AUDIENCE AWARD WIN:
Studio executives and celebrities were in attendance. The film had a theatrical release in Los Angeles and a digital release in the US/Canada.
The film got a great review in The Hollywood Reporter (the industry’s most prestigious trade newspaper) right beside Black Panther on the homepage of the site: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/being-black-1083178
Several independent reviewers have called Devin Rice “the next Spike Lee.”
We’ve gotten a lot of attention with Being Black Enough. (Now Retired) Chairman of Disney Studios, Alan Horn watched Being Black Enough and said that it was “a powerful statement about identity and what it means to be ‘black enough.’” This lead to us developing projects with Disney. Gale Anne Hurd (Terminator, Aliens, The Walking Dead) saw the film and said that it was “so powerful, with a very unique style and tone, and with absolutely unexpected twists and turns. Very impressive that you are truly an auteur in every sense of the word!” (Now Retired) Chairman of Universal Studios, Ron Meyer really enjoyed it and thought we were very talented.
People who have also praised the film are Sam Raimi (Evil Dead, Spider-Man), High-level executives at Disney, Warner Brothers, Netflix, Universal Studios, Blumhouse, Sony, MGM, CAA, Lionsgate, STX, Participant, David Heyman (All Harry Potter films, Gravity), Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters), Michael Barnathan (Nine Months, Percy Jackson), and more…
One of our next projects, The Creators, was part of NASA’s Project Stargazer. A program and initiative to support creative, multi-cultural works that provide inspiration and the hope of a brighter future with unlimited possibilities.
OUR LAST 3 PROJECTS
For every one of these movies Devin wrote, directed, produced, and starred in them. Jacqueline produced and starred in them all. Devin also did all of the post production for the films himself (editing, VFX, sound, color, editing, music supervision, artwork, title design, etc). For The Sleep Devin also composed the whole film.
Project Summaries & Links:
a demon's destiny:
RELEASED IN 2010 | Budget — $2,500
An action-packed “live-action Anime” thrill ride inspired by Star Wars and popular Anime such as Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Inuyasha and Yu Yu Hakusho. When demons (supernatural, spiritually-powerful evil beings from another dimension) invade our universe, a half-demon half-human travels to Earth to find a way to stop it and find the key to reversing the coming destruction of our universe.
Received millions of views w/ tens of thousands of fans. Fans beg us for more and to go even bigger.
"Without a doubt a work of art."
"This is so awesome. It's simply amazing and without a doubt a work of art."
"i f***ing love this."
"all i can say is i f***ing love this. its like wow man. thank you for actually putting in thought and making sumthing good and not stupid."
"It's like I'm literally watching a manga thats moving."
"By far the best thing I've seen in a long time no joke."
"sweet cream on an ice cream sandwich this is absolutely awesome you guys are amazing. this is by far the best thing ive seen in a long time no joke. awesome work"
"omg omg omg omg omg"
"I know this is the nerd in me, but omg omg omg omg omg omg omg lol."
"I was left utterly speechless!"
"I was blown away! I was left utterly speechless! All the wonderful acting cannot go unmentioned! I can't even begin to count how many times I came close to shedding a tear. I love also how it all wasn't just deep, dark, heavy moments but you even threw in some funny and comical moments. The storyline was amazing! It was fresh and new and had a captivating plot"
"This is the best movie on YouTube!!!!!"
"I LOVE your movie!! It's so cool!
"I LOVE your movie!! It's so cool! You guys keep it up!! WOOOOHOOOO!!!! Yer number 1 fan <3"
"Great movie I've watched the whole thing at least 4 times."
"omg if I wait any longer I'LL EXPLODE WITH EXCITEMENT!"
"I freakin love this movie"
"i freakin love this movie. i just started watching. i will always be watching this"
"Amazing what you guys have done!"
"This is a Hit!! I appreciate you guys, is amazing what you guys have done! keep it up!!"
"This movie kicked ass."
"Dude this movie kicked ass, hell ya you should make a sequel of it and plz let me know when you put it on here i cant wait to see it."
"I'm addicted"
“I just discovered this movie a couple of days ago and am addicted already. What's wrong with me?”
"Stayed up all night watching."
"Okay i just stayed up all night watching each and every minute, and i gotta say bruh BRAVO! *gives standing ovation* you sir are a genius. You worked hard on this and i respect you for that."
being black enough:
RELEASED IN 2018 | Budget — $23,000
A Young Black Man, raised in a White neighborhood, ridiculed for not being “Black Enough” decides to go to the hood to hang out with his gangster cousin and discover what it really means to be “Black.” He eventually faces the harsh reality of gang violence, drugs and police confrontation. Also known as “How to Kill a Black Man”.
The film received two standing ovations with packed audiences and won the audience award at Dances With Films 2017. It is currently being used in schools and youth groups around america to teach.
"So much action, heart and soul packed into one film."
"Pertinent in modern America."
"Brilliant!"
"No lie, best movie out if you pay attention to it."
"Sooooo deep for some of us."
"This is winning an Oscar."
"GENIUS"
"Watched it twice in 2 days."
"Love this film, has humor and drama all in one."
"One of those rare cinematic experiences."
"Funny, smart, whimsical, poignant."
"Funny, smart, whimsical, poignant. Scrubs meets Boyz N The Hood"
"Drama meets art in a gripping tale. SEE THIS FILM!"
"Really hits the emotions"
"Like Boyz N The Hood"
"Calls out what it means to be Black in the United States... Like Boyz N The Hood. Pushes the envelope..."
"Hints of Do The Right Thing, Clerks, Dope..."
"Visceral, emotionally charged, raw..."
"Imaginative, thoughtful...from the heart"
"The Next Spike Lee. The best film this year..."
the sleep:
RELEASED IN 2022 | Budget — $350,000
A group of young adults — who witness the horrors of the world on television but feel it has nothing to do with themselves — must face true horror when they are forced into a supernatural psychiatric experiment where they must survive increasingly haunted houses or die before sunrise.
A horror film about the horrors of madness, what creates it, the problems with the world in which we live, and what it’s like the be in the mind of a person losing their sanity.
15 MILLION TIKTOK VIEWS IN 2 MONTHS
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"THEY BETTER MAKE A SEQUEL QUICK!!! I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER!!!"
"OMG remind me to never ever take anxiety and depression meds 🤯 f**k drugs 🤐"
"Two thumbs up 👍.. wicked ass movie 👹"
"This was an insanely intense movie bro, phenomenal."
"A thought provoking movie."
"A thought provoking movie. It makes u wonder if that's exactly what is being done to ordinary people, in todays society... I think there is definitely some truth to it, actually...(imo).. a very well directed film & a superb cast... they did their job, by portraying believable realities , in their characters, among the roles & parts, they are playing... I, myself, give it four & a half , out of five stars.."
"Kept me hooked from the beginning to the end."
"The movie takes you on a suspenseful ride. It kept me hooked from the beginning to the end. It made me want to discuss it with someone lol. Just how at times it messes with your mind, but keeps you pulled in, trying to figure out what is going on. Overall Great film, acting, makeup special effects, and I can keep going on. I loved the Originality of this story which sadly some horror films are lacking nowadays."
"A fascinating topic."
"I liked the concept of how psychology and adaptive behaviors affect the decisions we make and therefore our personalities. Also, besides Devin and Jacqueline being great in their roles (not just saying that, its true)--the actress who plays the Riley is insanely good in her role! Use her for future movies, she is bomb. I also really liked the score and the sound effects which often makes or breaks a good scary movie. I think the discussion of drugs that alter our neuropsychiatry in itself is a fascinating topic. Doctors tend to want to heal (well, not in this movie lol) but sometimes our meds don't have the desired effect and I think its important to explore that concept. "
"Very fun to watch!"
"A fun ride. Started heavy and hard, and just keeps rolling with the crazy. Very fun to watch! A lot of twists and turns."
"A terrifying murderous nightmare."
"A terrifying murderous nightmare. I was very impressed w the acting I believed this was really happening to them. I thought the mass shooting connection w prescription drugs was spot on and an incredible issue to open them discussIon. However being I am directly affected by a mass shooting that occurred in my community, I was sensitive to the subject. I thought the undertone of prescription meds being the cause of mass shooting was spot on and the truth to our reality and the way you wrote it in was brilliant ! Bravo! Bravo!!"
"Chilling and disturbing."
"Definitely messes with your mind and keeps you guessing."
"It definitely messes with your mind and keeps you guessing on what’s going to happen. I really enjoyed the characters and how they worked well with each other."
"Very real. It made me think."
"It was very heavy and something that is true and distributing to me as it's real. Very real. It's kind of not like other movies in that genre because it's got that reality factor in it. More than people know. It made me think."
"Brilliant."
"I thought it was brilliant. How fitting it is considering the psychology behind it all and is being in the middle of a pandemic and faces with mental struggles unknown to us prior. It was well executed, and everyone gave a wonderful performance."
"Fun filled horror film."
"Fun filled horror film that gives me Barbarella meets black mirror. I liked the twist and focus on mental health and psychiatric drugs.
"A fresh take on psychological horror."
"A fresh take on psychological horror, with an action/adventure, dark fantasy vibe and that it’s nonstop intense from start to finish. The ending was awesome, the performances were amazing, and the intensity delivered throughout the entire movie!"
"Something VERY good and special."
"love the message, we live in a world with waaaaaaay to many people on prescription drugs and horrible side effects mostly ignored by society. awesome job guys! you have something VERY good and special here."
DEVIN'S NOVELS
OUR NEXT PROJECTS
Devin has written 3 novels series thus far. The Creators is an Amazon Bestselling Book Series and the others were just recently released. Based on the books we have apparel, merchandise, artwork, as well as social media content. We plan to make movies and video games based on them. These (particularly The Creators and Artificial Reality) are our next projects as we’re now moving from smaller, independent movies to much bigger, blockbuster projects that will be franchises that entertain and impact the planet on a global scale. We are extremely thrilled and excited!
Project Summaries:
artificial reality:
When Eric and Ryan — two gamer-inventors — launch an augmented reality game that encompasses all gaming genres, the game, built on AI, scours the Internet and gets a mind of its own. It develops super-advanced physics based on the world’s highest technological advancements — public and secret — and gains the ability to augment the world’s reality into a game… A terrifying game that Eric and Ryan have to try and stop before it takes the world by storm, making Earth into a dystopia no one can escape.
A film about the dangers of technology and how it affects humanity in good and bad ways.
the creators:
THE CREATORS SAGA is centered around two young lovers who discover that they used to be Creators (infinitely powerful spiritual beings capable of creating realities and controlling matter, energy, space and time) who once upon a time built the universe’s most dangerous technology — capable of destroying the human spirit. They find that they must take responsibility for the universe in which they live, for what they have done, and what they can become, in order to save all existence as well as their eternal love.
A science-fiction film about the infinite potential of love and the human spirit.
The Amazon Bestselling Series selected as part of NASA’s Project Stargazer.
"BEWARE: READING THIS BOOK WILL HAVE YOU STAYING UP TILL 2 A.M. WHEN YOU REALLY OUGHT TO BE SLEEPING!!!"
This is a spectacular sci-fi novel. I enjoyed it more than I ever thought I would. Its subjects of love and loss, death and life, and reality and fantasy are well-incorporated into a captivating story line. I was most impressed by the fact that there is a lot going on. Rice has taken what, in someone else's hands, could have been a heap of loose ends, and woven them into a masterpiece. Beware: Reading this book will have you staying up till 2 a.m. when you really ought to be sleeping!!! It's definitely a nail-biter and a keeper, and if you're ready for both a challenge and a pleasure, you most certainly ought to dive into this fantastic book.
"ENJOY THIS GIFT"
When someone you love is stripped from you, you experience the heaviest, loneliest of emotions. You go through feelings that you cannot describe and moments you cannot explain. This book manages to put all those emotions into words. The story is a powerful interpretation of what a person goes through when he loses the one person he loves most. Reading the book got me to places I know I have been before but cannot quite pinpoint when. It was like reading in vivid detail all the things felt, observed, and perhaps, imagined by a broken heart. It took be to places I can never imagine, only feel. I keep wondering how painful it was for the author to birth this book; with all the emotional rollercoaster and the attempts to put in writing unspeakable pain. I was torn. I felt sad for him because he had to go through all those hurt again. But at the same time, I was grateful because the book explained things I felt but cannot quiet comprehend when I lost my love. For you who lost someone dear, this book will provide you hope, thrill, and most importantly, remembrance. The story is but a gift. And I wish that you be able to enjoy this gift as much as I did.
"FRESH AND ORIGINAL"
The Creators is an epic adventure that draws readers into the far reaches of another world all while being swept into the love story of Andrew and Regina. Devin Rice is a natural story teller and has created a saga for the ages with this book. This well thought out story is full of color, life, drama, and adventure. I was drawn into the story on the first page. Rice writes in a profoundly personal way, this sci-fi story is given a freshness and originality that is so often lacking in this genre. If you want a satisfying pager turner, this book fits the bill.
"COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN"
“I don’t usually read science fiction but The Creators made me curious while browsing for new material. I took a chance and I’m glad I picked it up! I could not put my kindle down while I read this book a tale of good and evil and lovers trying to find a way to be together through some pretty fantastic circumstances."
"THE CREATORS IS A POWERFUL STORY OF LOVE, LOSS, HOPE, AND REDEMPTION SET IN AN AMAZINGLY DETAILED SCI-FI/ALTERNATIVE REALITY UNIVERSE."
"I WAS ENGROSSED FROM BEGINNING TO END! IT FEELS AS IF IT IS A HISTORY LESSON OF THE FUTURE!"
“THE CREATORS FAR EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. I WAS EXPECTING A CORNY LOVE STORY...BUT NOW MY MIND HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN BLOWN!"
“THE ACTION PARTS WERE SO INTENSE THAT I WAS ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT, HOLDING MY BREATH!”
"I DIDN'T IMAGINE THAT ROMANCE AND SCIENCE FICTION WOULD BE SO GREAT TOGETHER.”
THE IMMEDIACY SUCKED ME IN
“THE BOOK'S STRUCTURE IS NONCONVENTIONAL AND INTERESTING; THE DETAILED IMAGERY AND THE IMMEDIACY OF THE ACTION AS ANDREW FOLLOWS REGINA THROUGH MEMORIES AND TIME SUCKED ME IN.”
"THE CREATORS IS AN EMOTIONAL AND LITERARY ROLLER COASTER FROM START TO FINISH!"
“YOU WILL NOT STOP READING TILL IT’S FINISHED!”
the christmas odyssey:
In the magical world of Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus have fallen ill after running out of the magical potion that grants them eternal life every thousand years. With time of the essence, Santa’s Elven Council sends out a band of warrior elves to journey across the treacherous Christmas World to acquire the five items needed to recreate the magical potion. The trials and tribulations on their journey are formidable, as they must battle the elements, fight all manner of mythical beasts, and even encounter an evil witch with near-unlimited strength who is hellbent on ending Christmas, Santa, and life in all universes. What makes matters even more complicated, is that Santa’s Rescue Party has two stowaways — small toymaker elves who yearn for adventure and to prove that no matter your size or heritage you are invaluable and can help save Christmas, this world, and all others.
A Fantasy Christmas Epic inspired by The Lord of The Rings.
DEVIN RICE STUDIOS
AN ENTERTAINMENT EMPIRE
Our ambition is to be the next big entertainment studio that takes the world by storm with entertainment that impacts deeply, not only creating the ride of their lives for audiences around the globe, but helping make the world a better place. Through film, television, video games, consumer products and merch, and various other entertainment experiences. It’s so much fun, we love our projects, and audiences do too! They deserve entertainment universes at the highest level and we will give it to them.
