Carl Clay has been a significant force in the theatre and independent film movement in the U.S. for almost two decades, during which times his creative use of theatre, film, video and music have resulted in numerous awards. As Founder and Executive Producer of Black Spectrum Theatre, he has produced over 100 theatrical productions that have been performed in New York City and throughout the United States. His motion pictures and videos have been screened at various national and international TV and film festivals. Often referred to as a multi-talented creative force, Carl Clay has produced a total of 17 short and feature length films, several of which are included in the video library. Recently, in acknowledgement of his social marketing skills, he was awarded the 1999 Community Enterprise Award for Community Spirit by the City of New York.

As the Founder and CEO of Black Spectrum Theatre, Mr. Clay has produced over 150 plays, trained well over 1000 actors and written and directed'20 films aimed at Urban Youth . Hi s feature length film is on video at Blockbusters. He's produced over 20 jazz concerts with such artist as Roy Ayers and Roberta Flack. To his credit, Mr. Clay helped launched the careers of such notable actors as Lisa Carson (Ally McBeal Show) in her first feature film, Desiree Coleman (Manzma I Want toSing), David Baptist (WB Network) and Byron Mims (Fences on Broadway).
              
He's been awarded an AUDELCO AWARD for Producer of the Year for the theatre production Deadwood Dick Legend of the West. He's received an ASCAP music Lyricist award for his songs in the motion picture Coffy and 1st place lyricist award in the annual Women's Media for the ABCTV special Turkey Treasure. He's also received a National Library Assoc, award for his groundbreaking film Babies Making Babies and an International Film, and TV festival bronze metal award for The Follower and Clear Yision, two films about male responsibility in teen pregnancy.
    

In 2000 and 2001, Mr. Clay's film Urban Encounters (What to do if you get stopped by the police) and Justice is Done were given National Black Programming PBS awards for outstanding youth programming. Mr. Clay has also been the recipient of numerous city, state and civic citations for outstanding professional achievement. Mr. Clay has served as volunteer for the National March of Dimes, The Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, The New York City Teen Pregnancy Task Force, Operation Read Aloud and The American Health Foundation. He's a member of the Los Angeles IATSE Union, a Prince Hall Mason, a Board member of the Madam C J Walker organization, and the new Dutch Reform Church Performing Arts Center.