Perimeter, the newest series from BET+ created and directed by Armani Ortiz. Perimeter is the latest work from Armani, the co-director of Tyler Perry’s documentary, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.

Executive produced by Tyler Perry and Armani, this series is set in 1992 Atlanta, and follows a promising college student during the infamous annual spring break festival in Atlanta, Georgia, Freaknik and the preparations for the 1996 Olympics, as she navigates the ups and downs of falling in love with a drug dealer.

This project is Armani’s first project that he has created, executive produced, directed, and starred in. The first four episodes of this series will premiere on BET+ on February 29th. 

SERIES PREMIERE DATE:  Binge the first 4-episode original series that premieres on Thursday, February 29, only on BET+.

SERIES DESCRIPTION: In Atlanta, in the 1990’s a complex web of personal stories unfolds. Paige, a promising Spelman sophomore, veers off her path to success when she falls for a “bad boy” just before the pivotal “Freaknik” event. Adulthood disrupts their lives, pulling Paige, her long-term boyfriend Malcolm, and newcomer Romeo into a series of challenges. Amidst Atlanta’s global Olympic spotlight, eventual mayor Robert Dawn’s rise to power comes at the price of personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas. These interconnected stories set off a transformative chain reaction in the city, echoing Dante’s words: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”

EXECUTIVE CREDITS:

• Executive Producers: Tyler Perry, Armani Ortiz
• Producers: Asante White, Deance Wyatt
• Written by: Armani Ortiz
• Directed by: Armani Ortiz                         
• Produced by: Tyler Perry Studios 

About Armani Ortiz

Armani Ortiz, a Bronx-born Afro-Latino director, writer, and actor, effortlessly merges his unique perspective with exceptional talent and an unparalleled work ethic. As Tyler Perry boldly proclaimed, “Once the world can see what he can do, it’s going to blow some people’s minds.” Armani’s passion for film ignited during his childhood, when his parents took him to Washington Heights’ iconic Coliseum Cinema. Captivated by classics like “Back To The Future” and “Spider-Man: The Animated Series”, he nurtured a dream to direct from an early age. While at St. John’s University in Queens, NY, Armani transformed his dream into reality, investing $2,000 from his student loan to acquire his first camera.

After graduating in 2012, Armani started his career working for Sean Combs’ newly launched, REVOLT TV. In a matter of months, Ortiz rose from intern to Combs’ personal director. Tyler Perry caught eye of Armani’s private work with Combs and took him under his wing in 2015. 

At Tyler Perry Studios since then, Armani has worn numerous hats, being the studio’s sole talent to write, direct, and edit projects. His independent ventures include directing a thrilling Spider-Man concept trailer titled “NOIR,” along with a short musical film “Del Mar (En El Bronx),” which garnered a staggering 28 million views. He also created, directed, and starred in the original series “Perimeter,” wrapping in late 2022. Armani boasts a directorial portfolio spanning over 100 episodes of televised content.

With an innate ability to captivate audiences, Armani Ortiz’s artistic journey enriches storytelling with his Bronx roots, Afro-Latino heritage, and boundless creativity.

ABOUT BET+:

BET+ is the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience, with exclusive originals and thousands of TV episodes and movies from the best Black creators. A joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, BET+ allows users to stream Black culture including hit movies, TV shows, stand-up comedy, award shows, and specials, all in one place, commercial-free. The new service from BET Networks, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, is the official home of Tyler Perry’s film, TV and stage works.

The ad-free subscription video-on-demand service also provides users with access to original content including Emmy-nominated The Ms. Pat Show from Lee Daniels, Martin: The Reunion, hit unscripted series The Impact Atlanta and College Hill: Celebrity Edition, and exclusive originals from Carl Weber including The Family Business and The Black Hamptons to name a few. Visit BET.Plus to learn more and follow @BETPlus on social to join the conversation and get the latest.