SilverLox Film
Thank You for your contribution to the independent action short "The Mussurana" written and directed by Jason S. Williams and produced by his wife and co-founder of SilverLox Films, Elizabeth June.
SilverLox Fims has produced short films that have been featured in film festivals across the country including the Texas Black Film Festival, Women of African Descent Film Festival, Queens World Festival, Indie Cinema Showcase, New York Short Film Festival, Enzian Film Slam and the SAG Foundation Short Film Showcase to name a few. Co-Founders Jason and June both attended Full Sail University where Jason studied Film and Digital Cinematography and June studied Screenwriting and Entertainment Business. SilverLox Films has several short films and feature scripts in development so any support is an investment in this independent start-up film company committed to producing work by Diverse Writers, Actors, Directors and Producers.
The Mussurana is a tale about a very skilled martial artist trained to be the bodygurad of his adopted mother, the assassin Rose/Madam Fiero, since he was a young boy. The main character, Mussurana, runs into an issue the day Rose tells him that her biological daughter is coming to take revenge on her for unknown reasons and he is not to be involved. We explore Mussurana's inner journey with Rose's request through flashbacks of pivotal moments within his life as he waits patiently for this prodigal daughter to arrive. What is a Mussurana? Literally the mussurana is a genus of snakes that specialize in ophiophagy, i.e. they attack and eat other snakes.
Mussurana has only known fighting. He is a fighter who has never backed down from a fight, but is now told to do that very thing: Stand down.
This is fantasy meets martial arts similar to Kill Bill, The Matrix, The Prodigal Son, The Last Dragon, Big Trouble In Little China, and Dragon Tiger Gate.
Why we need to raise funds:
We have an incredible Cast and Crew all of whom have collectively won awards for achievements in filmmaking, theatre and music including NAACP Theatre awards and our composer has won a GRAMMY! Please take a moment to peruse our demo reels below. We are seeking investors to cover the cost of professional rental spaces for the sets for fight scenes, expenses to cover the rehearsal spaces for our actors and action stars so that insurance is covered for fight choreography and rental of equipment for special effects, costumes and sound editing, etc.
We started shooting principal photography in June 2016 and our goal is get this film out to film festivals by the end of this year. Thanks in advance for helping us reach our goal of $7,000.
Meet The Cast:
Michael Antonio is THE MUSSURANA
Martial Artist. Actor. Filmmaker. Enigma. Michael Antonio, is the next breakout action star within the coming years. He has traveled the globe and has gone through rigorous training in extreme conditions to culminate over 20 years of discipline in various art forms from all corners of the world.
Michael knew at an early age that he wanted to be better than what he was being allowed to be, so he set out to take his filmmaking abilities to the next level by attending Full Sail University, in Winter Park, Florida. Since attending, he has graduated with a Bachelor's in Science of Film, a Master's in Entertainment Business, and most recently a Master's in Creative Writing.
This new comer to the silver screen is already a force to be reckoned with. Recently credited as one of "Hollywood's Top Black Martial Arts Actors under 40", he is best known for his work on Vampires Rage (2014), Die Fighting (2014) and From Paris to Rome (2016). Michael Antonio is looking to set the new standard in Martial Arts cinema with a blend of real world application and Martial Arts fantasy, through cinematic combat.
Philip Michael is Delithix
Philip Michael is a British actor best known for his role in the feature films Mamma Mia! as Pepper and the Irish Television soap series Fair City as Joshua Udenze. He is a multi award winner for both Legend of the Mantamaji where he plays the Lead Superhero, and for his work Control which he plays as a Bourne Style action figure, shot in Belfast Ireland. He studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. He has an extensive theatrical stage background and continues to also write and create new projects. Philip is a well trained Martial artist in Taekwondo, Shenchido and Kckboxing and utilizes this in his performance including fight coordinating productions. He holds Multiple combat World titles and also trains other performers for action movies.
Kevin Lukata is Core Axl
Kevin Lukata is best known for his work on Call Me King (2015), Die Fighting (2014), Fixer (2013) and Rocks, Paper, Scissors (2014).
Patricia Dunn is Rose Gardens/Madam Fiero
Revisiting her role as the infamous Madam Fiero Patricia Dunn will be delving deeper into the past in the new and highly anticipated prequel to Fury.
Currently working on several projects including the Web series Beyond Scope as Nina Tran a retired ex-marine/black ops helping to take down a national terrorist organization. She recently appeared in the Cinemax series Quarry. She continues to train Wah Lum Kung Fu and stunt fighting, as well as acting at Art's Sake and Prodigy Talent Training.
Tess Kielhamer is Lily Gardens
Tess Kielhamer is known internationally throughout the internet for her martial arts and action fighting. She is a World Champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu , Kung Fu and Tai Chi. As well as being a well rounded martial artist she is also an acclaimed actress and model. One of Tess’s main pursuits, however, is to be an inspiration through her work to her fans.
Tiffany Coty is Vero 
Tiffany Coty hails from Chicago, Illinois, has been a member of the Screen Actors Guild for thirteen years, and is a graduate of The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Tiffany recently portrayed Lena Horne in" The Magificent Dunbar Hotel," which received major acclaim, and premiered at The 2015 National Black Theater Festival. Tiffany's major credits also include her role as "Tara" alongside James Gandolfini in the 2010 Sundance film, "Welcome to the Riley's," as well as several television co-starring roles. Tiffany is honored to be in the cast of " The Mussurana!"
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Jah Shams is The Father
ALRIGHT! This Award winning LA native preformed in hit stage play One Night in Miami (14’ Ovation, Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly Award), played his idol Paul Robeson in The Magnificent Dunbar Hotel, The Emperor’s Last Performance (11' NAACP Theatre Awards), and Sassy Mamas. Co-starred in the NBC series Studio 60, Criminal Minds, CW’s Privileged, and Comedy Central’s Key & Peele. Illustrating charm, confidence, and a sense of humor in films like Final: The Rapture, Klovn 2, Blood Brothers, My Synthesized Life, Nerd Boy, and April’s Fools. Jah Shams has also developed a flair for writing and producing. Under his company B. Sun Productions, he starred in, executive produced, and co-wrote the feature film “Anger has a Secret,” which won the 7th Annual Martha’s Vineyard African- American Film Festival’s top award, Best Feature Film in 2009 --- Paul Robeson, Sidney Poitier, Humphrey Bogart... If you don't know who they are, you can't possibly understand his talent. http://jahtheactor.webs.com
Elizabeth June is The Mother
Elizabeth June hails from The Boogie Down (Bronx, NY) and migrated to Los Angeles in 2013. June holds and MFA from the Actors Studio Drama School. She has written, co-starred and produced JITTERS (directed by husband Jason S. Williams) which was accepted into several film festivals including the SAG Short Film Showcase and won first place at the Enzian Film Slam and wrote FREEDOM (directed by Gabriel Haze) which was accepted into several film festivals and was featured on MTV's University station winning Best Film of the Week on mtvU. June has also co-starred on the CBS hit "Criminal Minds" and the ABC comedy "black-ish". http://elizabethjune.com/official/
Meet The Crew :
Jason S. Williams, Writer and Director
Jason is an Indie Filmaker from Queens New York, now currently residing in North Hollywood, California. His goal is to make a name for himself, his production company, and those he works with in the vein of his favorite artistic inspirations.
Here's an brief example of his previous work:
Brandon Dellums, Action Director
Brandon Dellums is a novelist, action director and a long time martial arts teacher. He has worked in and around the film industry for over 20 years. He's been an actor, casting director, locations manager and screenwriter. He recently won best action short for Troubleman, featured on the El Rey network. His fights have been featured in CV Nation, Shooter Stance and ICommit.
Here's an example of Brandon's work:
Madukwu Chinwah, Film Score
Grammy award winning multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter and producer. Madukwu’s musical range includes gospel, R&B, pop, rock and jazz. Just a small list of artists that he has written/produced and played for include: Erykah Badu, Kirk Franklin, N'Dambi, Tracii Chinwah, Snoop Dogg, Raven Symone, Sy Smith and many others. His work can be heard on the soundtracks of "Eve's Bayou", "Hoodlum" and "Brown Sugar". He has spent the past decade behind the scenes and he is now ready to also make his mark in this world as an artist and performer. Experience a taste of Maduku's sound:
Jasmine Dortch, First A.D.
Chris Anthony, Cinematographer
Chris is well versed in the world of independent film making, having served as writer, director, cinematographer, and editor on numerous short films, including the martial arts fan film "Double Dragon The Revenge" based on the NES video game series. Chris has just recently completed acting and producing duties on an independent feature "Midnight Science" due out later this year. Chris enjoys all aspects of film making and looks at each new project as an opportunity to further grow and evolve his skill set.
Ralph Jimenez, Cinematographer
Ralph Jimenez is an independent Director and Photographer from Los Angeles. He has also written, acted, and was the cinematographer on numerous short films. Ralph's original artistic approach to filmmaking focuses more on the darker aspects of urban life.
Selveno Andrade, Sound Editing
Gabriel Haze, Digital Design/Visual Effects
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Chamia Lane, Costume Designer
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