The Oscar-nominated filmmaker, producer and founder of Proximity Media leads the Creative Collective’s 2026 Creative Class, which celebrates Black culture-shifters whose influence spans tech, social good, art, entertainment and fashion industries.
Coogler’s latest film, the period vampire thriller “Sinners,” starring frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan, is the very definition of culture-shifting. The movie has become a global phenomenon, earning a massive $368 million at the worldwide box office and the most Academy Award nominations in history, with 16. As such, Coogler is the second individual to be named creative of the year, following last year’s inaugural honoree, Grammy-winning rapper Doechii.
“Ryan Coogler is a masterclass of what’s possible when innovation meets intention,” said Imani Ellis, CEO and founder of the Creative Collective and CultureCon, as the…
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