Named one of Hollywood's most influential women in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list, Tanya York is the founder and CEO of York Entertainment, and Urban Girl productions, and author of “How To Make Money Making Movies”.

Tanya York specializes in producing and distributing high concept genre-driven independent films throughout the world and enjoyed distribution in every major video retailer (including Wal-Mart, Blockbuster, Best Buy, Big Lots, & Hollywood Video) nationwide. An expert in independent film production, Tanya York has produced 30 urban, action & horror feature films, creating a genre-specific  “faster-cheaper-better” business model that is emulated industry-wide, and has put her at the forefront of the urban crossover movement. She foresaw the rise in global demand for independent films and programming and created a sales and marketing strategy that would initiate lucrative licensing deals for her films in over 100 countries worldwide.

A frequent requested speaker for women organizations, Tanya York speaks about her immigrant stories from Jamaica and her entrepreneur journey becoming one of the most powerful women in Hollywood.  She also shares her secrets to be successful in a men’s world.