By Sydni Jackson, Special to Michigan Chronicle
Her Patio Productions LLC (a 2025 Native Detroiter Magazine honoree and recipient) is on the mission to create an experience that illuminates voice, embodies creativity, and fosters opportunity for women of color through a multitude of artistic expressions.
HPP (Her Patio Productions) was founded in 2024 when six film and theatre visionaries—Tonja Brown, Ebony Tates, Sydni Jackson, Britney Winn, JeZar Riches, and Chiquita Parker—responded to Deborah Lane Spencer’s call to collaborate on innovative, impactful projects for film, television, and theatre.
It was during a relaxing gathering under a patio that the group outlined their strategies and objectives. Her Patio Productions consists of like-minded women of excellence who currently work tirelessly in the film and theatre industries, both in front of and behind the camera, with over 300+ projects under our belts if combined. The goal was to join forces and create a significant impact within the industry and the goal was met and superseded.
Fifty-one days later, Her Patio Productions greenlit their first feature film, “Say Grace.” It was there, on Nov. 7, 2024, that history was made where the first all-African American female crew and production company in Detroit had gone into production. This film has already created buzz in the city of Detroit and across the country. “Say Grace” will be premiering in Spring 2025.
So, what can Her Patio Productions LLC do for you? They are truly a company that does it all. Their expertise includes writing, developing, and producing television and film projects. In addition, they teach entertainment courses and host and produce events covering a multitude of artistic expressions, music scoring, crew production services, and so much more.
Contact them for any and all inquiries at (313) 915-0123, email at herpatioproductions@gmail.com, and follow HPP on Instagram at @herpatioproductions and @herpatiofilms.