Oscar J. Starr III

Oscar J. Starr III — Award-Winning Author | Screenwriter | Cultural Commentator

Oscar J. Starr III is a visionary storyteller and cultural thought leader whose work spans the intersections of literature, film, and social transformation. As the award-winning author of The GameChanger Perspective™️, a forthcoming biographical drama to be published by Crown | Penguin Random House, Starr has established himself as a compelling voice in the world of narrative nonfiction and cinematic adaptation.

His literary universe continues to expand with Stolen Hearts, Hidden Shores, a sweeping, character-driven drama officially endorsed by Penguin Random House. The project has garnered early praise for its richly layered storytelling, emotional depth, and strong potential for cross-medium adaptation.

With a distinct gift for turning lived experience into literary and visual art, Starr’s screenwriting portfolio includes Built, Not Borrowed, The Featherington Legacy, and the highly anticipated Stolen Hearts, Hidden Shores—original properties celebrated for their dynamic character arcs, emotional intelligence, and market appeal. His works often center Black resilience, intergenerational insight, and the power of reinvention, carving new lanes in both mainstream and independent media.

Starr’s impact extends beyond the page. As a sought-after speaker, he brings a resonant mix of candor, humor, and strategy to conversations about authorship, entrepreneurship, and creative legacy. His thought leadership has earned him a growing audience of changemakers, artists, and cultural disruptors who look to him for clarity, courage, and vision.

Oscar J. Starr III is not just shaping stories—he’s shaping the future of who gets to tell them.