Van Elder

Ambassador

Mr. Van Elder: Ambassador. Van's journey is a true inspiration, spanning diverse platforms from BET to Showtime and Amazon Prime! As a filmmaker, storyteller, and screenwriter educated at Cal State LA & Long Beach, Van has brought us compelling feature films like "I Left My Heart in Colombia" (2024), "Kings of L.A." (2023), "Perfectly Single" (BET Network), and thought-provoking works such as "DWB: Dating While Black," "Divine Intervention," and "Issues." His supernatural comedy series, "Spook Hunters" (Amazon Prime), and award-winning shorts, including "Truth Among Men" (NBC), “A Tale of Two Sisters,” “Out-of-Body Experience” (Showtime), and “Sigmund the See Monster,” showcase his incredible range. Join us in celebrating Van and the power of cinema at the Compton Film Festival!