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TL Benton

@tl.benton

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It’s been an amazing year of storytelling with even better collaborations and partnerships. New horizons and projects ahead. Grateful to everyone who made this monumental year happen and excited to add 5 more Emmy’s to the collection. #17

#filmmaker #meccafilmworks #capitalemmys
#storytelling by @tl.benton

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@meccafilmworks

#filmmaker #director #meccafilmworks

🎵: @officialmarcusmachado taken in Washington D. C. by @tl.benton

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..it was all a blur..🫨🍾🏆🎞️

We did a thing last night.. ‼️Grateful to God. 5 Emmy-Award wins last night. I’ve been blessed to now receive 12 Emmy-Awards in total. None possible without God, Family, Team, and Love. @meccafilmworks team and beyond, I want to thank you immensely. @marylandpublictv @whuttv @allartstv for the opportunity over the last few years to shape stories and television for our current generation. We are in trying times, and this job is important and I value the opportunity and understand the mission.

God | From whom all things are possible

Family | @vbenton7 @tonybenton254 @mik_chanelle @crxshtris #saisbenton #terrellbenton @sphr0se @jordann.relf @baggetta_e #nonacoco You all are the total reason and foundation for who I am.

MECCA | @ohyeezytaughtu @trae.jada @milwaukeejosh @wjsandel The definition of teamwork makes the dream work. Congrats to you all for the wins and the nominations. Only way is 🆙

Partnership | @whuttv @marylandpublictv @goangie @therealtroymosley @wendelpatrickofficialmusic #travismitchell @seanpradiotv @thesoniclifeline @dcdecades @morgynmedia @ashleembanks All of your support, trust, and green lights 🚦have made this possible. I understand the assignment. 🫡

Mentorship & Inspirations | @msrikki @sayitmsjackson @jefffriday @iamnicolefriday @sunnyjazzdc @al_is_a_payne @simoneeccleston @robertglasper @esperanzaspalding @bamuthi360 @magic_lemonade @dhodgeworld @hufinearts @howard1867 @donaldthoms @tracilatrelle @elle.epiphany @saiskamalidiin @ms_shi_shi

Myself and the MECCA squad stand firmly on the shoulders of you all who are guiding how we move, teaching us about our history, and showing us the ropes. It’s an honor to learn from you all.

..and to anyone I may have forgotten..I’ll edit this and add u lol

and counting…🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆..🍾

Photo Credit 📸 : the ace @ohyeezytaughtu
@capitalemmys #capitalemmys by @tl.benton

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1st time performing Duo with my sis @lalahhathaway … What a night….. Can’t wait to do it again!

🎥 by @tl.benton @meccafilmworks taken in Blue Note New York by @tl.benton

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Dinner Party with @phoelix and @terracemartin … Was a movie you had to be there to watch!!! Shout out to the guests that popped up on us @rapsody @denzelcurryph @ladystout_ @officialmeshell
@lilsimzs @ledisi And speaking of movie!!!! Thanks to the LEGENDARY @officialspikelee for falling thru!!

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#robtober #meccafilmworks #family

📸: @milesbitton by @tl.benton

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It’s ALWAYS a good time when the family pops up on ya!!!!! Shout out to my brother @omarihardwickofficial @chiefadjuahofficial and the up and coming comic @davechappelle 😂😂

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@boombishop
@jtyson54

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Night 1 of ROBTOBER in the can!!! Get yall tickets while you still can!! BARS!!!!!!!

🎥 by @tl.benton @meccafilmworks taken in Blue Note New York by @tl.benton

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16 days ago

It’s award season at WHUT.

We’re proud to share that WHUT has been recognized in the 47th Annual Telly Awards, earning both Gold and Silver honors for outstanding storytelling and production.

🥇 DECADES is a Gold Telly Award Winner in Online – Non-Scripted.

🥈 HQ|HU: Election Night in America is a Silver Telly Award Winner in Film & Shorts – Videography & Cinematography.

These awards celebrate the creativity, dedication, and excellence of the WHUT production team and our continued commitment to producing stories that inform, educate, and inspire.

Congratulations to everyone who helped bring these award-winning projects to life. taken in WHUT Howard University Television by @tl.benton

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👉🏾 The ORIGINAL Chocolate City's history is UNPARALLELED. The legacy is UNDENIABLE. The stories are UNEQUIVOCAL. 👉🏾 One woman changed the sport of boxing FOREVER. Her name is Cora Masters Barry‼️‼️‼️TUNE IN to WHUT-TV on YouTube TONIGHT at 9PM for the DECADES premiere of "WHEN WOMEN LEAD" 🚀 #DCHistory #PreserveTheCulture #TheRealDC @goangie @tl.benton by @tl.benton

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In continued recognition of Women's History Month 👉🏾 DECADES is proud to present the iconic story of the one woman who orchestrated one of the most EPIC comebacks in history 💎 #DCHistory #PreserveTheCulture #TheRealDC

👉🏾 On Monday March 30th at 9PM, "When Women Lead ~ the Story of Cora Masters Barry will premiere on WHUT-TV and PBS 🔥🔥🔥 @whuttv
@iamcorambarry

👉🏾 Set your REMINDERS and mark your CALENDARS

👉🏾 Your viewership is REQUIRED by @tl.benton

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In honor of Women’s History Month, get ready for an all-new episode of DECADES , coming later this month.

When Women Lead — Cora Masters Barry traces her journey from community advocate to influential D.C. leader, highlighting her mission to expand opportunity and empower youth in Southeast Washington through the creation of a neighborhood tennis center and lasting youth impact.

Until then, catch up on the original DECADES series on WHUT on air or anytime on the WHUT YouTube channel. taken in WHUT Howard University Television by @tl.benton

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