C.C. Fisher is an emerging documentarian and first-year MFA student in Documentary Expression at the University of Mississippi. With a robust academic foundation, including a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Hampton University and a B.A. in History from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , C.C. brings a unique analytical lens to storytelling.
His interdisciplinary career spans over eight years in academia, college wrestling coaching, and as a former professional athlete, emphasizing innovation and community impact. A seasoned educator and researcher, C.C. integrates advanced data analysis, AI, and digital marketing into his projects. His work often explores cultural narratives and systemic dynamics, aiming to foster understanding and drive meaningful dialogue.
PUBLICATIONS
Oxford American Magazine – Eyes on the South Series
FILM
Country Punk Black is a short film that chronicles the musical journey of Twurt Chamerlain, a genre-bending singer-songwriter from Lexington, MS, to uncover how his lived experiences have influenced his evolving sound.
Screenings
2026 Aint Film Festival
2026 Oxford Film Festival
2026 Hayti Heritage Film Festival
2025 Oxford Film Festival
2025 Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival
2025 JXN Film Festival
The Bedrock of Hayti is a short documentary that traces the spiritural, economic, and cultural foundations of Durham’s historic Hayti Business District through the enduring presence of Hayti Business District, White Rock Baptist Church, and the Leadership of Rev. Dr. Miles Mark Fisher.
Screenings:
2026 Aint Film Festival
2026 Oxford Film Festival
2026 Hayti Heritage Film Festival