Ricky Weaver

Ricky Weaver is a 2nd Assistant Director at the Directors Guild of America, a position he has held since March 2016.1 He is also the founder of ArtPays.com, a venture he started in May 2015.1 Based in Los Angeles, California, Weaver has extensive experience in the film and television industry.

Career Highlights

Film and TV Work:: Weaver has worked on numerous high-profile projects, including:

• "Deja Vu" (2006)
• "The Equalizer" (2014)
• "The Book of Eli" (2010)
• "Straight Outta Compton" (2015)
• "Fences" (2016)
• "The Equalizer 2" (2018)2

Roles:: Throughout his career, Weaver has taken on various roles in production, including:

• Key production assistant
• Set production assistant
• Second second assistant director
• Stunts (for "The Equalizer 2")2

Education

Weaver attended Morehouse College from 1999 to 2002.1

Skills and Expertise

Weaver describes himself as a creative and motivated professional with expertise in:

• Independent and studio-funded projects
• All stages of film development
• Organizational skills
• Collaboration
• Balancing production needs
• Ensuring smooth and efficient production events1