Los Angeles-based DGA 1st Assistant Director With over 17 years in the film and television industry, Edward has made his mark as a seasoned 1st Assistant Director (1st AD). Edward is a respected member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), where he has been a member for more than 10 years. In addition to his work as a 1st AD, Beckford is the CEO, Producer, and Director of BlackEye Vision Entertainment, Inc., where he has brought fresh perspectives and creative leadership to numerous projects. Including directing and producing music videos since the 1990s in New York New Jersey and Los Angeles. As a Music Video Director, Beckford has creatively shaped the visual landscape for various artists, blending his technical expertise with an innate understanding of storytelling. Edward of also a Drone Operator and Cinematographer for BlackSky Vision Entertainment, a division of BlackEye Vision Entertainment, Inc. Edwarrd's journey in the entertainment industry began at the age of 9, when he first entered the spotlight as a child actor, working with actors like James Earl Jones and Bette Midler. He is also a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) for over 45 years, contributing to his vast experience across multiple roles both in front of and behind the camera. From his early days as an actor to his current roles as a director, producer, and AD, Edward M. Beckford, Jr. continues to be a key figure in Hollywood's entertainment industry, always pushing boundaries with his innovative vision and leadership.
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Biography from IMDb.
- Producer, also actor
- 14 on MovieCove
What are Edward Beckford's films like?
Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 12
A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 4 · Dark 6
Grounded 10 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0
Gentle 1 · Charged 6 · Intense 5
Steady 4 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1
Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1
Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 2
Casual 5 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1
A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 4
Resolved 9 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1
Moods and endings
- Happy5
- Bittersweet6
- Ambiguous3
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Edward Beckford's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 11 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (8).
Subscription and free streaming for Edward Beckford's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
14 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page.
Die Like a Man(2025)
Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Raging Midlife(2025)
Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Black Warrant(2022)
Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films
Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films
Legacy(2020)
Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films
Seized(2020)
Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films
Sunrise in Heaven(2020)
Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films
The 2nd(2020)
Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films
The Christmas High Note(2020)
Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films
3 Days with Dad(2019)
Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films
Radioflash(2019)
Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films
Armed(2018)
Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films
Driven(2018)
Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows
Zac and Mia(2017)
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows
Career shape
Across their 14 MovieCove titles from 2017 to 2025.
How do Edward Beckford's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 18th percentile, the median of all 12; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 18th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up1
- 50th to 74th3
- 25th to 49th2
- Below 25th8
Shape of the crowd
10 of their 14 titles are Mixed.
- Divisive2
- Cult Classic1
- Crowd Pleaser1
- Mixed10
Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 31. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Is Edward Beckford's work okay for kids?
Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 4 categories sits near the median of all films.
Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.
Who does Edward Beckford work with?
People who share at least 2 of Edward Beckford's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; David Coppa shares the most, 3.
Directors
- Brian SkibaShared titles: The 2nd (2020), The Christmas High Note (2020)See all 2 shared titles with Brian Skiba
Actors
- Jack GriffoShared titles: The 2nd (2020), The Christmas High Note (2020)See all 2 shared titles with Jack Griffo
- Mario Van PeeblesShared titles: Seized (2020), Armed (2018)See all 2 shared titles with Mario Van Peebles
- William KattShared titles: The 2nd (2020), The Christmas High Note (2020)See all 2 shared titles with William Katt
Cinematographers and editors
- Patrice Lucien CochetShared titles: Sunrise in Heaven (2020), The Christmas High Note (2020)See all 2 shared titles with Patrice Lucien Cochet
- Stephen J. MurrayShared titles: Legacy (2020), Armed (2018)See all 2 shared titles with Stephen J. Murray
Producers
- David CoppaShared titles: Black Warrant (2022), Legacy (2020), Seized (2020)See all 3 shared titles with David Coppa
- Elias AxumeShared titles: Black Warrant (2022), Legacy (2020), Seized (2020)See all 3 shared titles with Elias Axume
- Nicole HollandShared titles: Black Warrant (2022), Legacy (2020), Seized (2020)See all 3 shared titles with Nicole Holland
- Tom HilleryShared titles: Black Warrant (2022), Legacy (2020), Seized (2020)See all 3 shared titles with Tom Hillery
