Which filmmaker's production company is called "40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks"?

The filmmaker who named his production company '40 and a Mule Film Works' is Spike Lee. In 1978, Lee (an American film director, producer, writer, and actor), created the company 40 Acres and a Mule Filmwork. It has since that time produced over 35 major motion pictures. The company is named after a famous promise made by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman to former black slaves/farmers for agrarian reform during the Reconstruction era.

Currently, Lee has expanded and continues to apply the 40 Acres And A Mule brand to other business operations, which include opening clothing stores and applying 40 Acres And A Mule emblems and logos to personal merchandise used by people each and everyday. Lee has also been involved in advertising collaborations with Nike, Eckō Unltd., the Super Bowl, Lay's brand, and Brooklyn Denim. His production business and others are seen as being very active in producing TV commercials and music videos, in addition to minor short films and major full length motion pictures.