Award-winning filmmakers & Best-Selling Authors Ali and Arlene Brathwaite have been telling stories for as long as they can remember. They started their own publishing company in 2004.

     The beginning of their success was with Youngin’, a book which was written by Arlene and edited by Ali. Since then, they have had continued success with eight more books, Ol’Timer, Paper Trail, In The Cut, Darkest Before Dawn, Soul Dancing, Casualties of War, Cold Blooded and How to Make Your Relationship Last. 

     In addition to publishing novels, Ali and Arlene went on to create a film division for Brathwaite Publishing. Under their film division, they made two feature films, Darkest Before Dawn and Dirty Little Secrets.​

   Ali & Arlene specialize in documentary-style filmmaking which has become their passion. They have worked with noted personalities such as; Judge Mathis, Dr. Jeff Gardere, Malik Yoba, Anthony Hamilton, Rhyme Fest, Angie Stone, Anthony David, and Chad Coleman.