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David E. Talbert

David E. Talbert is a renowned playwright, filmmaker, and author. A recipient of the NAACP Trailblazer Award for his contributions to live theater, he transitioned to film with his debut First Sunday, starring Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, and Katt Williams, which became the #1 Comedy in America. His subsequent films, Baggage Claim and Almost Christmas, further cemented his reputation in the industry. Talbert’s musical fantasy Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey was shortlisted for three Academy Award categories and led to a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix. Talbert launched Golden Alchemy Entertainment in partnership with his wife and producing partner, Lyn Sisson-Talbert.
The Perfect Gift: A Jingle Jangle Story
Jingle Jangle: The Invention of Jeronicus Jangle
The Square Root of Possible: A Jingle Jangle Story

Books

The Perfect Gift: A Jingle Jangle Story
Jingle Jangle: The Invention of Jeronicus Jangle
The Square Root of Possible: A Jingle Jangle Story