“WILLIE MONTGOMERY”

James Brown-Orleans is a distinguished actor and singer-songwriter, renowned for his dynamic performances on stage and screen. He originated the role of Banzai in Disney. The Lion King Gazelle Tour and later joined the Broadway company, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the craft. In film, James portrayed Doctor Motors in Disney‘s The Princess Diaries (2001), further highlighting his range as an actor.

“YOUNG WILLIE MONTGOMERY”

Oje Belo is a world-traveled and multifaceted artist. Born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised in London, England, he has spent most of his years in America, training at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and pursuing his acting dreams in the city that never sleeps.

“FREESIA FIELDS”

Clyla Destiny is a SOVAS Award nominee and international spoken word artist with a degree in acting from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. She’s appeared in award-winning films recognized by the Director's Guild of America, and her short film Professor Blackteach, which premiered at Harlem’s historic Faison Firehouse Theatre, won an IMDB Shorts Award for its blend of art and activism. Her mission is to uplift and inspire real people, in real time, using every tool God has given her.

DIRECTOR & WRITER

Malachi Omar Alexis is a versatile writer, director, and editor with a unique perspective shaped by his background in psychology. A proud alumnus of Brooklyn College, where he majored in psychology and minored in film, Malachi seamlessly integrates his understanding of the human mind into his cinematic work. This therapeutic practice not only honed his writing skills but also fueled his passion for directing. His stories and films are imbued with rich psychological elements, offering audiences a deep, introspective experience. Malachi's journey into the world of storytelling began at the tender age of seven. "Writing poems and stories served as a therapeutic outlet, allowing me to craft entire new realities." His strong determination, creativity and talent will drive this project to success!

PRODUCER

Joy Walsh is a Barbadian-American New York native with a passion for visual story-telling. Joy has explored different mediums of these art forms through creation of award-winning shorts, branded content, music videos and photography. Her expertise in production and storytelling has amassed millions of dollars in fundraising for black owned businesses and hundreds of thousands of views for her individual clients. She has created visual media packages featured on Jennifer Hudson Show, the Kelly Clarkson Show, News 12, ABC7 New York and others.

PRODUCER

Christina Brown is a NJ-based indie producer and multi-hyphenate writer passionate about bringing atypical Black American stories into the global consciousness. Her playground is in the sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, and political drama realms where characters can roam uninhibitedly in all their complexities to become stronger individuals, unlike the real world.

PRODUCER

Jesse Kaplan is a NYC-based producer and entrepreneur with a background in both film and startups. He’s produced narrative shorts, branded content, and theater, and previously founded and scaled a logistics company. Jesse has extensive experience building teams, raising funds, and managing complex operations to bring ambitious, creative ideas to life. He loves supporting projects that challenge perception and tell stories in unexpected ways.

1st AD

Deborah Desyr is a 21-year-old film student at Hofstra University and is also a New York based 1st AD and aspiring independent filmmaker. She began in the industry at 18 in Norwalk, CT and have been freelancing in New York since 2023.

“I am so excited to work with these inspiring and talented people and immerse myself into the chilling and moving film.”

New York Based 1st AD, Key Grip

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16371137/

Portfolio: https://debbiedessfilms.weebly.com/