Donte "Diesel" Williams is a multifaceted creative professional from Chicago's West Side, boasting an impressive array of skills as a Producer, Director, Cinematographer, and Editor.
Notably, Williams is recognized for his outstanding work as the Director and Executive Producer of the acclaimed comedy films, Not Another Black Movie and Not Another Zombie Movie, as well as Co-Director of the gripping short thriller, "3825 Forgiveness".
Throughout his illustrious career, Williams has also worked as a highly acclaimed TV News Photojournalist for over two decades, garnering numerous awards for his exceptional work. Furthermore, he has lent his voice to various projects, including narration for NBC Chicago's 2021 Gracie Award-Winning documentary, Race in Chicago.
As an alumnus of Illinois State University, Williams draws inspiration from renowned filmmakers such as Robert Rodriguez, John Hughes, Robert Townsend, Spike Lee, and Martin Scorsese, who have significantly influenced his cinematic approach.
In collaboration with talented comedic writer/producer/actor Jay Davis, Williams has co-produced several sidesplitting projects, including Not Another Black Movie, Not Another Zombie Movie, and their Reckless Enlightenment sketch comedy series.
Continuously pushing the boundaries of his creativity, Donte "Diesel" Williams remains dedicated to producing and directing a diverse range of films, music videos, and other projects.
