Black Female Film Director: Charlotte Moore

Charlotte Moore is a Texas-based film director and journalist. She has produced documentary films and shorts about racism, Black life, and African American culture. She also produces the popular conversation series, “Brainstorm Black.”

Articles By and About Charlotte Moore

It’s Time to Take a Long Look in the Mirror, Austin

I learned decades ago that being Black in the capital city is a singularly exhausting experience. As protests course through my hometown, it’s time that white people begin to feel the fierce urgency of now.

Austin Monthly Magazine Writer

Racism, politics, gentrification, profiles: Charlotte has written a host of articles for one of Austin’s most prominent magazines.

soulciti: Black Austin News

Profiles, community spotlights, theatre reviews, and more. Charlotte has penned a variety of articles for Austin’s premiere online publication which focuses on the Black population.

Benevolence In Black

Charlotte Moore produced and edited the gorgeous portrait book, Benevolence In Black, which features full-page glossy images and first-person essays by Black Austinites.

Alamo Drafthouse on Demand: Black Bodies

Charlotte Moore’s full-length documentary Black Bodies is available to rent or buy on the Alamo Drafthouse on Demand streaming site.

Black Bodies Gives Austin’s Black Community A Voice

Austin Monthly writer Rosie Ninesling reports on the impact of Charlotte Moore’s debut documentary, Black Bodies.

Culture Map: Racism in Austin

Charlotte has written commentary on issues of race and racism for Austin’s digital magazine, CultureMap Austin.

Austin American-Statesman: On Being Black in the Time of “Black Panther”

Austin writer offers insight for white people who don’t get why the Black Panther films mean so much to people of color.

Texas Standard: Black Bodies Tells the Stories of What It Means to be Black in America

In this audio interview, Charlotte explains her central goal for producing her documentary; to get viewers to grasp the unique experience of being Black in our world.

Black Female Film Director | Charlotte Moore | Austin, TX

Resume

Currently: Founder, UpsyDaisy Productions, creator of Brainstorm Black

2019 - 2023: Writer, CNN International

2012 - 2019: Founder, Moore Media

2014 - 2017: Multimedia Producer, Raise Your Hand Texas

2003 - 2018: Contributing Writer, Austin Monthly Magazine

2003 - 2012: Producer, CBS, KEYE-TV, Austin

1995 - 2003: Reporter, Cox Enterprises, Austin American-Statesman, Atlanta Journal-Constitution