FLAVOR UNIT ENT.
Powerhouse storytelling led by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere — delivering premium scripted television, feature films, and cultural touchstones from greenlight to global distribution.
Flavor Unit Entertainment
Flavor Unit Entertainment is a powerhouse of premium storytelling, founded in 1989 and co-led by Academy Award–nominated, Grammy- and Emmy-winning producer Queen Latifah and Executive Producer Shakim Compere.
As equal partners, Latifah brings three decades of cultural influence, on-screen excellence, and brand power, while Compere brings more than 20 years of expertise packaging top-tier talent and delivering high-impact scripted television from greenlight to global distribution.
Together, they have produced ratings successes and cultural touchstones including The Equalizer (CBS), The Clark Sisters and Salt-N-Pepa (Lifetime), Bessie (HBO), and hit features such as Bringing Down the House and Beauty Shop.
Our Productions
Television
Scripted Series
Flavor Unit Entertainment served as lead Executive Producer on the hit drama The Equalizer — a NAACP Image Award–winning, critically recognized series anchored by Queen Latifah's acclaimed performance and celebrated for its powerful, character-driven storytelling on CBS for 5 seasons.
- CBS Network · 5 Seasons
- NAACP Image Award Winner
- Queen Latifah as Executive Producer
Film
Feature Films
A dynamic slate of theatrical films combining star-driven casting, elevated genre storytelling, and disciplined, on-time, on-budget execution for major distributors.
Full Spectrum
Production Services
End-to-end production infrastructure covering development, physical production, post-production, and global distribution.
- Development & Packaging
- Physical Production
- Post-Production
- Global Distribution
Current Development Slate
Television Movies & Shows Delivered
Streaming & Theatrical Movies Delivered
Independent Films Delivered
Events & Updates
The Team
Academy Award–nominated, Grammy- and Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate whose influence spans music, film, and television over three decades. Co-founder of Flavor Unit Entertainment and the driving creative force behind its most celebrated productions.
Co-founder and executive producer with over two decades delivering scripted hits for Lifetime, HBO, BET, VH1, CBS, and Netflix. He has been managing Queen Latifah from the start of her career and acts such as OutKast & Naughty By Nature. Credits span Emmy-winning and nominated projects including Bessie, Flint, The Equalizer, Single Ladies, and Steel Magnolias.
Veteran television executive whose programming leadership has delivered cable's highest-rated scripted series. Former President of Programming at BET Networks. At Flavor Unit, she drives premium television movies and series built to perform.
Risk Mitigation
Flavor Unit operates with full legal, insurance, compliance, and safety infrastructure — ensuring every production is protected, union-aligned, and network-ready from development through delivery.
Every agreement is strategically structured to protect rights, IP, and delivery integrity.
Full compliance with SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, IATSE, and all applicable guild standards.
Comprehensive E&O, General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Cast, and project-specific coverage meeting all network requirements.
Disciplined safety protocols ensuring secure production environments for cast and crew on every production.
Strict adherence to permitting, labor laws, and broadcast standards across all jurisdictions and territories.
Confidentiality-first workflows with NDAs and secure systems protecting all network assets and proprietary content.
Flavor Unit Shop
Full collection dropping soon. Official Flavor Unit Entertainment merchandise — limited edition pieces and exclusive drops. Prices and availability coming shortly.
Strategic Partnerships
