Hidden Empire Films has announced the hiring of Tracey L. Kemble as their new Head of Feature Development. Kemble brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held the position of EVP of Scripted Content at Jesse Collins Entertainment. Before that, she was the SVP of Development & Production at Royal Ties Productions, overseeing a first-look deal with Netflix for Reina and Regina King.

Kemble's career also includes a stint as a producer at BET Productions, where she managed all phases of production for "Through the Fire: The Legacy of President Barack Obama." Additionally, she served as EVP of The Samuelsson Group, where she produced the Cooking Channel's "Savoring Harlem" and collaborated with TV One on the special "John Legend Live from the Red Rooster," working with director Ava DuVernay.

At Hidden Empire’s Santa Monica headquarters, Kemble will oversee the development of a diverse slate of films. This includes "Freedom Ride," a feature about the late statesman John Lewis, a reboot of "Blacula," and an upcoming horror film franchise.

“Tracey joins Hidden Empire at an exciting time, as the company continues to expand its portfolio of film projects,” said Roxanne Avent-Taylor, Hidden Empire's co-CEO and producer. “She brings an incredible range of experience and knowledge to her work, plus a strong commitment to supporting filmmakers through production and post. We look forward to her joining our team.”