Anthony O. Vann, President and Founder of Noire Productions, Inc., started Noire Productions in 1997.  His mission for the organization was to bring "Quality entertainment to the African-American Community."  Since the companies humble beginning they have done over 35 productions, all written and directed by Vann.  Vann also writes the music as well.  In 2000 Vann's literary works were published in "Divining Beauty" a publication of Watermarks Press.  In 2003 Noire Productions, Inc. received the coveted Cathy B. Hughes Business Award at the Lamp Lighter Awards.  Vann was also featured in an article on Spiritual healing through gospel dramas, in the Medical Herald Magazine of new York.