Hidden Empire Film Group

Hidden Empire Film Group (HEFG) is a multi-dimensional independent film production, distribution, and marketing company founded in 2007 by director Deon Taylor and producer Roxanne Avent Taylor, with investor Robert F. Smith. The company specializes in culturally driven thriller, horror, and drama films targeting diverse audiences, having amassed over $200 million in box office earnings. Its portfolio includes Hidden Empire Films (production), Hidden Empire Releasing (distribution), Hyper Engine (marketing/branding), C.L.I.M.B. (nonprofit), and the newly launched Hidden Empire Sports Collective. In 2025, HEFG signed with CAA for representation as it expands into premium scripted/unscripted TV and sports content.