Courtlin D. Fields: The Cultural Curator
“I am not seeking permission; I am creating the standard.”
“Courtlin D. Fields is an award-winning SAG-AFTRA filmmaker, author, and decorated military veteran. However, his work transcends these individual titles. Fields is a Cultural Curator—a visionary dedicated to dismantling traditional social boundaries to architect ‘Protected Atmospheres’ of equality and creative excellence. Through his firm, COURTYAYA Inc., and his non-profit, Found Purpose Inc., Fields initiates movements that challenge the norm.”
The Foundation of Resilience
Fields was raised in the Brownsville projects of Brooklyn, New York. He dedicated over two decades of his life to military service in the United States Air Force, beginning in the Reserve before transitioning to active duty. His extensive career in the armed forces, combined with profound personal experiences, would later become the thematic foundation for his work in literature, film, and advocacy. As of 2025, he resides in Miami, Florida.
Curatorial Pillars: Film & Literature
Fields’ work spans across literature, film, and television, often intersecting through his production company, Courtyaya Inc Productions.
Literary Career
As an author, Fields is best known for his five-part poetic memoir series. His debut, Hating to Love My Life: The Fighter in Me Would Not Let Me Die, achieved international recognition and is notably distributed in the United Kingdom by the prestigious bookseller Foyles. The second installment, Learning To Love My Life: GOD Had to Break Me to Heal Me, continued to build on his growing reputation.
His work and journey have been featured in a variety of press outlets, including Yahoo Finance, WV News, Investors Hangout, and GOTHAMOLOGY.
Film and Television
Fields has an extensive list of acting credits in film and television. He has appeared in acclaimed series such as:
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)
New Amsterdam (NBC)
Glee (Fox)
Wade’s World (2015)
As a filmmaker, his projects have earned significant acclaim on the festival circuit. His film Resilience (2023) and his earlier work Unwelcomed Justice (2021) have been recognized for acting, directing, and writing.
Awards and Recognition
From his profile on FilmFreeway, Fields has amassed numerous awards for his film work. A selection of these accolades includes:
Award Winner, Hollywood Gold Awards (Resilience)
Award Winner, New York Movie Award (Resilience)
Award Winner, Anatolia International Film Festival (Resilience)
Platinum Award Winner, Hollywood Film Competition (Unwelcomed Justice)
Best Male Actor, London (Unwelcomed Justice)
Award of Excellence, GLOBAL SHORTS (Unwelcomed Justice)
Award Winning VFX, Kateye International Film Festival (Unwelcomed Justice)
Found Purpose: Social Impact & Philanthropy
Leveraging his platform, Fields founded Found Purpose Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to mental health awareness and community support. Through the foundation, he hosts the Found Purpose Inc. Podcast and organizes community outreach events, channeling his personal story into a mission of public service.