Prattville Actor Launches Amazon Projects and Community Drive

On Jan. 3, 2026, Prattville native Deonta Lamar moved from regional performer to independent filmmaker with the launch of two Amazon projects, including the sci-fi action series Masked Halo, filmed in Prattville, and the urban drama 5 Lil Penguins. The announcement marks a step up for a local creative whose growing platform is already being mobilized for community benefit.

Lamar traces his start to his late teens. “I got into content creation at 18-19 years old, doing voice acting and imitating voices like T-Paine and Barack Obama,” said Lamar. “People eventually started recognizing me, so my buddy introduced me to Devone Ravizee, an Amazon series creator, who helped me get into filmmaking.” This local connection helped bring production activity to Prattville, creating short-term demand for locations, services and local crew that can help seed a small but growing creative economy in Autauga County.

Adding to his acting profile, Lamar has revealed a new role as a surgeon in an upcoming Amazon release, his first medical-based performance and a sign of expanding range. He balances entertainment work with a job as a medical tech and studies at the University of Birmingham, combining health-sector experience with a public presence that reaches young people across the county.

Lamar has prioritized giving back as his profile grows. “If someone tells me I can’t do something, I don’t get discouraged,” said Lamar. “I just prove them wrong. I try to inspire kids at an early age to stay on the right path by teaching them to never give up on their dreams and showing them that their dreams are possible.” He volunteers as a basketball coach at the Bradford Branch YMCA in Prattville, mentoring athletes and providing structure and role modeling that local youth programs often rely on.

Community health support is central to his non‑profit work. “I really hate seeing kids sick, so I always want to support them in any way I can,” said Lamar. “Throughout the year, I visit the children’s clinic dressed up as different characters to help lift their spirits. I also help them with things they need by keeping a registry.” That registry assists families under the care of Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham, a specialized pediatric facility that serves patients from every county in the state.

Lamar’s activity underlines two local trends: the potential economic benefits when production work comes to Autauga County and the role of homegrown talent in mobilizing charitable resources. Residents who want to support his efforts can donate through his registry at MyRegistry (myregistry.com). As Lamar’s projects reach wider audiences, Prattville stands to gain both from direct production spending and from the inspiration his story provides to young people considering careers in the arts or health care.