From Football To The Silver Screen
Lenny Moore, writer, ex-footballer enrolls in Hollywood film school. The epitome of success, Lenny Moore, 33, former Hurricane football player and present owner of two highly-profitable businesses, recently registered for this second term at the Hollywood School of Film and Video.
In spite of his two degrees from the University of Miami -- bachelor's and a master's in management and marketing -- Moore decided to return to school once again and give the North Campus of Miami-Dade a chance. He just completed his first four courses: business of film, film production, directing, and history of film. "These classes have made me aware of the costly mistakes I have made in the film business and now I know what I could have done to prevent them," explains Moore. "I have actual experience in the field, but this industry changes so rapidly, that you constantly have to go back for retraining."
Moore has already written five feature film scripts for which he tried to secure funding. Realizing how difficult it is for first-time writers to break into the film business in Hollywood, Moore decided to take matters into his own hands. While waiting to hear from major studios in California, he decided to start looking for a new direction. He saw an ad in the paper about the school and soon after enrolled in the program.
This a typical Miami-Dade student, meticulously-dressed, 6' 4", 228-pound young Muhammed Ali look-alike who drives to the campus in his vintage Rolls Royce, one of several classics he owns, is not just looking for a way to make money. Success to him means working on something that he enjoys doing, is good at, and, of course, can turn a profit with. He plans to implement his newly-acquired knowledge and skills to create a local production team of producers, directors, and financial investors similar to what Spike Lee and Robert Towsend have done, according to Moore. "It's flabbergasting to me how major production companies come to town to use our tropical landscape and unique sites, but they'll fly all the talent and specialized crews from California or New York when we have everything here," explains Moore. "They just don't know. They're not aware and lack the confidence in our production capabilities and I want to change that!" And Moore will probably do it; it is just a matter of time. He has proven that when he sets his mind to do something, he'll accomplish it. He already owns Moore Entertainment Group, a production company created by his wife Tonya, which specializes in grooming, packaging, and marketing local talent. A. Moore Insurance Group, Inc., which insures film, video, and production companies as well as concerts and athletes' mortality and autos, is also owned by Moore and is the more profitable enterprises of the two at this time. His sharp business sense combined with his experience and incredible contacts in the field give Moore the confidence necessary to make this endeavor another success. "I'm excited about this new prospect," Moore exclaims. "I want to offer local African-Americans the opportunity to be part of this fascinating and growing industry especially for young Blacks to develop a crossover appeal."
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