Arthur O. Thomas
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Arthur O. Thomas, a native of Detroit, Michigan, is an accomplished producer and esteemed member of the Producers Guild of America. With an MBA in International Business from Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California, Arthur brings over two decades of rich experience in the television and film industry. His diverse career has seen him working with two FORTUNE 500 companies and traveling extensively to 45 countries and 49 U.S. states, providing him with a unique and insightful perspective on navigating various cultures.
In 2002, Arthur founded Main Man Films LLC, marking the start of his illustrious journey in television and film production. His career began in international logistics and evolved to encompass both international and domestic production. He notably served as the Executive Vice President of Programming at CoLours TV, America's first multicultural cable channel, for nearly a decade.
Arthur's extensive production portfolio includes projects in the United States, Japan, Belize, Uganda, Singapore, Argentina, Germany, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Bahrain, Nigeria, England, Jordan, and South Africa. Among his notable productions include "Infrared Dreams" and "Hush Money," both with writer/director, Terrell Lamont. These films are available for streaming on several platforms. His earlier work, "The Shadow Walkers," achieved global distribution through Lionsgate and Netflix.
In 2021, Arthur demonstrated his executive producer skills in "Katakata," an international collaboration filmed entirely in Nigeria during Covid. Building on this success, he initiated an original series set to be filmed in the picturesque country of Belize in 2022. In 2023, driven by his passion for innovation and collaboration, he co-founded Belize Global Media (B.G.M.) an independent media company with two industry veterans, Nigel Miguel and Gerald Wiggins.
Beyond his production work, Arthur is dedicated to sharing his industry expertise with students at two higher learning institutions, emphasizing his commitment to both education and entertainment. His contributions to fostering the next generation of talent in the dynamic world of film and television production underscore his passion and dedication to the industry.
Arthur O. Thomas brings a wealth of experience, creative vision, foundation of faith and a global perspective to Sweet Fly Paper of Film, making him an invaluable asset to the board and the broader competitive film industry. He is represented by TCA of Beverly Hills, California.
In 2002, Arthur founded Main Man Films LLC, marking the start of his illustrious journey in television and film production. His career began in international logistics and evolved to encompass both international and domestic production. He notably served as the Executive Vice President of Programming at CoLours TV, America's first multicultural cable channel, for nearly a decade.
Arthur's extensive production portfolio includes projects in the United States, Japan, Belize, Uganda, Singapore, Argentina, Germany, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Bahrain, Nigeria, England, Jordan, and South Africa. Among his notable productions include "Infrared Dreams" and "Hush Money," both with writer/director, Terrell Lamont. These films are available for streaming on several platforms. His earlier work, "The Shadow Walkers," achieved global distribution through Lionsgate and Netflix.
In 2021, Arthur demonstrated his executive producer skills in "Katakata," an international collaboration filmed entirely in Nigeria during Covid. Building on this success, he initiated an original series set to be filmed in the picturesque country of Belize in 2022. In 2023, driven by his passion for innovation and collaboration, he co-founded Belize Global Media (B.G.M.) an independent media company with two industry veterans, Nigel Miguel and Gerald Wiggins.
Beyond his production work, Arthur is dedicated to sharing his industry expertise with students at two higher learning institutions, emphasizing his commitment to both education and entertainment. His contributions to fostering the next generation of talent in the dynamic world of film and television production underscore his passion and dedication to the industry.
Arthur O. Thomas brings a wealth of experience, creative vision, foundation of faith and a global perspective to Sweet Fly Paper of Film, making him an invaluable asset to the board and the broader competitive film industry. He is represented by TCA of Beverly Hills, California.