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Director, Writer, Producer, Engineer 3X BET Viewers Choice Award. 🏆MTV Best Male Video Award. Over 10 BILLION views YouTube 🔥 🎥📺

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🚨 ANOTHER TUESDAY. ANOTHER SHIFT. 🚨LOT PATROL!!!!!!!!

Clock back in…

Episode 3 of @lotpatroltheshow premieres TONIGHT! 😂🎬

The crew is back, the backlot is still a mess, and somehow the security guards are making things even worse.

Starring @thecarlpayne, @deraydavis, @himynameistee, @officialtanjareen, @tk_kirkland, @funnymanalexthomas, @nicknervies, @garygthangjohnson, @comedianskeetcarter, @lioneldalton_, @thedawnraven, and @iamstevenclark.

Produced by @mannyhalley, @deraydavis, and @mannyworld1.
Directed by @directorewhite.
Casting by @mo_in_la.

TONIGHT • 10PM ET • @BET

See y’all on the lot. 🎬🔥 by @directorewhite

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If you haven’t checked it out yet, go give Lot Patrol a watch on BET+!

This show was such a blast to bring to life. We wanted it to feel as raw, real, and genuinely funny as possible—a workplace comedy that lives somewhere between Reno 911! and The Office, following the everyday chaos of a security team on a movie studio backlot. The situations are ridiculous, the characters are unforgettable, and we leaned into making it feel authentic while embracing the comedy.

As the Cinematographer, I’m incredibly proud of what our cast and crew accomplished. We utilized 12 sound stages, practical locations, and an amazing team to build a world that feels cinematic while still letting the comedy shine.

Huge thanks to everyone who poured their talent into this project. It takes an incredible team to make something like this happen.

Go stream Episode 1 and let me know your favorite moment! 🎬🎥

Now streaming on BET+

#LotPatrol #BETPlus #BET #Cinematography #DirectorOfPhotography DP BehindTheScenes Filmmaking ComedySeries Reno911 TheOffice TVSeries MovieStudio Backlot OnSet CameraDepartment TaylorJamesRandall FilmLife TVProduction taken in Los Angeles, California by @directorewhite

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FBF- FLO RIDA “GOOD FEELING” . This was Miami to Paris with a Canon 5D documenting a day in the life of Flo. Feel Good Friday 🙏🏽🔥🎉#musicvideos #miami #paris by @directorewhite

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TBT boxing training with legendary trainer @marcelocrudeleofficial and gettin tips from hall of famer @shanemosley. Note how relaxed and calm their smiles are while mine is forced cuz I can’t feel my legs 😂🤦🏽 by @directorewhite

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16 days ago

Sometimes u gotta get in front of the camera 🤷🏽‍♂️😂. Thnx @huntingtondaly “I’d like to dedicate this award to… Salvador!”

Check out Lot Patrol on @bet where I play Ethan Goldstein. Such an incredible show and had so much fun working along side the one and only @directorewhite . Huge shoutout and thanks to @mannyhalley , @theocaesar , @rosenix11 , @raymondforchion and @puretalentmgmt

#lotpatrol #bet #hollywood by @directorewhite

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🚨 It’s officially here! 🚔🎬

The first episode of LA Patrol is now streaming on BET+, and seeing this one finally come to life is incredibly rewarding.

Directed by @directorewhite

It was an honor to serve as the Cinematographer on this project and help bring this story to the screen. Every frame represents the hard work, long nights, and passion of an unbelievably talented team.

A huge thank you to our incredible director, producers, cast, and every department that poured everything into making this show what it is. None of this happens without an amazing crew working together, and I’m grateful to have shared this journey with all of you.

To everyone who’s supported my career over the years—thank you. It never goes unnoticed. This is another reminder that hard work, consistency, and great people can create something special.

Go stream Episode 1 on BET+ and let me know what you think! More behind-the-scenes content coming soon.

🎥 Cinematography by Taylor James Randall

#LAPatrol #BETPlus #BET #Cinematographer #DirectorOfPhotography DP Filmmaking BehindTheScenes FilmCrew SetLife CameraDepartment TVSeries Grateful TaylorJamesRandall MadeWithPassion taken in Los Angeles, California by @directorewhite

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24 days ago

JUNE 30th on BET - LOT PATROL 🔥🎉special thx to @mannyhalley and an amazing cast and crew#bet #lotpatrol #comedy by @directorewhite

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Took this image in Birmingham Alabama while shooting Ruben Studdards “Flying Without Wings” video. These kids were real best friends. Don’t let em divide us cuz as Americans and human beings we’re all in this together. Divide and Conquer is their plan so we can’t see who the real enemy is🙏🏽 @realrubenstuddard #love #unity #alabama #musicvideo by @directorewhite

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Day 1 in the books on our feature film, The Christmas Loop here in Houston, Texas.

Despite a hurricane making its way toward us and the weather keeping everyone on their toes, today was a huge success. We knocked out some beautiful scenes, captured some incredible performances, and kept moving forward with an amazing cast and crew.

As filmmakers, we learn quickly that things rarely go exactly as planned, but that’s part of the adventure. Rain, wind, long hours, and unexpected challenges are all part of the process. Today reminded me how grateful I am to do what I love alongside talented people who show up ready to create no matter what.

Excited to see what Day 2 brings. If today was any indication, we’re making something special.

Houston, let’s keep rolling.

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#TheChristmasLoop #ChristmasMovie #Filmmaking #Cinematographer #HoustonFilm BehindTheScenes MovieMagic FilmCrew IndependentFilm DirectorOfPhotography SetLife HoustonTexas ChristmasFilm REDKomodo Filmmaker by @directorewhite

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🎬 Come With Me While I Pack Our 3-Ton Camera, Grip & Lighting Truck 🎥

Getting ready to head to Houston, Texas for another feature film, and before the cameras roll, there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes.

Today was all about loading and organizing our 3-ton camera, grip, and lighting truck. Every stand, light, cable, modifier, and piece of gear has to be packed, secured, and ready for the road. The goal is simple: make sure everything arrives safely and is ready to work the moment we hit set.

Of course, I couldn’t leave the motorcycle behind, so she’s coming along for the ride too. 🏍️

I’m incredibly excited to work with this talented cast and crew and can’t wait to start creating some amazing images together. There are a lot of moving parts that go into filmmaking, and this is where the journey begins.

I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes content, camera setups, lighting breakdowns, production stories, and everything that goes into bringing a movie to life.

Follow along and come on this journey with me as we head to Houston and make some movie magic.

#Filmmaking #Cinematographer #BehindTheScenes #FilmProduction #GripTruck CameraTruck LightingCrew MovieSet HoustonTexas IndieFilm DirectorOfPhotography FilmCrew taken in Austin Texas by @directorewhite

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EDC- Next stop HOUSTON for a Christmas movie. Santa’s gonna b comin down the chimney in his underwear cuz it’s 94 degrees out rn🔥 😂. #celsius #spyderco #aputurelights #rayban #sharkchillpill by @directorewhite

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