Leadership

Chris Bivins is an award-winning producer, director, and media entrepreneur whose career has been built around one mission: creating opportunities through powerful storytelling. With experience producing content under the Paramount Global umbrella for BET's Ad Sales Production department, Chris has spent years developing compelling visual campaigns, branded entertainment, and original content that connects with audiences and drives cultural conversation.

Today, Chris serves as the Founder and CEO of Black Frame Network, a next-generation streaming platform created to redefine how emerging creators, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers are discovered, celebrated, and monetized.

Black Frame Network exists to amplify voices that have traditionally been overlooked by mainstream media. Rather than waiting for creators to be given an opportunity, the platform creates one, providing a home for authentic stories that reflect culture, innovation, and the diverse experiences shaping the future of entertainment.

Under Chris's leadership, Black Frame Network is pioneering a creator-first business model that seamlessly integrates strategic brand partnerships and product placement into original programming. This approach allows creators to generate meaningful revenue while maintaining ownership of their creative vision, building a sustainable ecosystem where both artists and brands can thrive.

Chris believes that the future of media belongs to those willing to tell bold, authentic stories. Through Black Frame Network, he is committed to developing original programming that inspires audiences, empowers creators, and builds lasting cultural impact.

At its core, Black Frame Network is more than a streaming platform. It is a movement dedicated to helping the next generation step into the spotlight and stay there.

Jeffrey Stanford Scruggs, M.S. serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Black Frame Network, where he leads the company's technology strategy, platform architecture, and product innovation. Passionate about building technology that empowers creators, Jeffrey is focused on developing scalable digital experiences that connect audiences with authentic stories while creating sustainable opportunities for emerging talent.

With a Master's degree in Software Engineering and a career spanning artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, and data platforms, Jeffrey has contributed to mission-critical technology initiatives supporting both government and commercial organizations. His experience includes developing AI systems, cloud-native applications, and large-scale data solutions while helping organizations transform ambitious ideas into impactful products.

Beyond Black Frame, Jeffrey is the Founder and CEO of Majestic Light Group, an AI and software development company, and serves as Chief Technology Officer for Venture For T.H.E.M., where he has helped build platforms and technology initiatives supporting entrepreneurs and HBCU innovation. He is also a nationally recognized speaker who regularly shares insights on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and the future of technology with students, founders, and community leaders.

At Black Frame Network, Jeffrey is committed to ensuring that technology serves creativity — not the other way around. His vision is to build a platform where creators retain ownership of their work, audiences discover meaningful content, and innovation helps amplify voices that deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated.