Our Mission
Our mission is to help writers unlock the true potential of their screenplays. We aim to bridge the gap between the writer's vision and audience expectations, offering unparalleled consulting services that shape projects from a writer’s perspective.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every creative has the tools, knowledge, and support needed to bring their stories to life. As the landscape of streaming platforms expands, Suite 57 positions itself as a leader in nurturing and showcasing unique voices in TV and film.
Who We Are
Monty Ross – Founder and Lead Consultant
Monty Ross is a distinguished film and television consultant with 35 years of experience as an actor, producer, and director. His production experience spans from studio features to independent productions shot in diverse locations worldwide. Monty attended Clark College (Clark Atlanta University) and starred in Spike Lee’s award-winning thesis film, Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads. He transitioned from acting to production supervision, managing day-to-day operations for Spike Lee’s indie blockbuster film, She’s Gotta Have It. Monty was promoted to Vice-President of Production at 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Inc., co-founded with Spike Lee. As part of Spike’s team, Monty contributed to iconic films such as School Daze, Do The Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X, Crooklyn, and Clockers.
Monty’s production credits include, but are not limited to:
- Keep The Faith, Baby (Showtime/Paramount)
- The Opera Game (Ken Mask Studios)
- Love Dot Com (Producer)
- 1 Angry Black Man (Exec. Producer, Soulidifly)
- River Runs Red (Line Producer, Sweet Unknown)
With a combined gross of over $300 million from projects produced for Universal, Columbia, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Geffen Records, and Nike, Monty brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Suite 57.
Suite57 Partner Project
The Blueprint Docu-series:
The Blueprint Series exists because we believe in the power of storytelling to immortalize the impact and legacy of extraordinary individuals. With a passion for authenticity and a dedication to capturing the essence of each narrative, we craft compelling stories that resonate deeply with audiences.
I AM, AMERICA THE STORY OF AMANDA AMERICA DICKSON
"I AM, AMERICA: THE STORY OF AMANDA AMERICA DICKSON" This complex story is about decades of slavery, emancipation, love, education, wealth, legacy, family conflict(s), and a resolution between Amanda, Amanda's mother, Julia Lewis Dickson, Amanda's white grandmother, Elizabeth, and her father, David.