A Year In The Life Feature Film
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Synopsis:
A YEAR IN THE LIFE is based on a true story. It is a coming of age story of a young man in the mid 90’s trying to survive the gang riddled streets of Little Rock, Arkansas, one of the most dangerous cities in America. Think Boyz in the hood but for a new millennium and set in a small town that no one would suspect as being as dangerous as Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, etc. In 1995, when the story takes place, Little Rock was number 1 in violent crimes and murders. The story follows the life of 17 year old Daron Carter. Daron is a graduating senior, a stand out student in the field of drama and basically a good kid. He dreams of escaping Little Rock and one day moving to Los Angeles to become a famous actor but first he must find a way to survive the gangs, murders, high school, drugs, first love and much more.
While the talent is undeniable, the streets and life have a way of holding onto and trapping young men in the urban jungle. His father, Daron Sr, is war veteran that comes from those very streets and refuses to let his son throw away his life. The two struggle as their stubborn natures clash. Neither Daron Sr. nor Jr. are known for backing down so the battle of wills can be intense to say the least. While facing a daily battle with his father, he also must face the pressures of his first real love and relationship falling apart, as the young love birds find themselves at “different places in their live.” He is dealing with the daily threat of violence or murder because they live in the murder capital. He is dealing with his loving mothers severe financial struggles. He is losing his best friend due to a bad decision and a misunderstanding. And his dreams of attending a prestigious school for talented actors are dashed when he discovers that even after offering him the largest scholarship they have ever offered anyone, he still cannot afford to go.
In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, Daron contemplates turning to the streets and his “friends” in the drug game to solve his problems. What happens when a good kid is raised in a bad place? Can a fathers tough love prevent his son from succumbing to the street life or will it drive him towards it? Poetic Icon Langston Hughes once asked “whatever happens to dream deferred?” A Year in the Life gives you a visual of a young man fighting for his dreams and doing all that he can to keep them from being deferred. It is a powerful story that tugs at the heart strings and inspires it’s audience to never give up. It shows that regardless of where we come from or the odds we face, we can overcome them and truly live our dreams.
CAST:
Jerrel O'Neal
Phederic Semaj
Melanie Cruz
Rayshawn Chism
Rhonda Morman
Cameo Sherrell
Carlos Coleman
and Many More...
CREW:
Director: Wallace Demarria and William Scales
Writers: Wallace Demarria
Producers: Brittany Mayti
Cinematographer: William Scales
WHAT WE NEED FUNDS FOR:
It's common amongst actors, that thing of "there are no small parts, only small actors." The same could be said of films, because indeed, the smallest of films has the potential to be very large. In the process of completing my feature film A YEAR INTHE LIFE, we've become inspired to tackle this film and take it to new heights and presenting the world with a quality project.
To that, we are looking for just enough funds to allow for the basics during our brief seven-day shoot: food, minimal equipment, the barest of crew fees, locations and of course, our actors. Our goal is to create a film that will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the most expensive of films.
Project Film Date/ July 2016. On behalf of my brilliant, selflessly hard-working cast and crew, I thank you for whatever you might be willing to throw our way.
-2 KINGS PRODUCTIONS
BIOS:
WALLACE DEMARRIA
Wallace Demarria’ is an accomplished writer, an NAACP award nominated director and a veteran actor. In 2013 LA Weekly called his hit play COLORBLIND genius and Shakespearean. The play was also favorably compared to the TONY award winning production I AM NOT RAPPORPORT. Mr. Demarria’ has starred in numerous films as an actor and packed LA theaters as a writer and director. Veteran actor Bill Cobb, referred to Mr. Demarria’ as an artistic genius. In 2015 Mr. Starred in the award winning short film THE PROPOSAL, written and directed by multiple award winning writer and director William Scales.
The two men had an instant professional connection. After filming three different projects simultaneously, they decided to merge their two successful production companies into one mega company, 2 Kings Productions. In less than a year, 2 Kings has already created 3 award nominated web series, written three feature films and produced a sold out play that left audiences screaming and clamoring for more. The goal of Mr. Demarria’ and 2 Kings is to provide the world with life changing entertainment that will live on for generations to come.
WILLIAM SCALES
William Scales is an Award Winning Director, Writer, Actor and Director of Photography from Lynwood,Ca. As growing up, he was a very creative and artistic person. He would help his family film family gathering at the age of 7. In high school, Scales was apart of Stage Crew, Choir, Dance, Photography and Acting. The stage production of "Grease" in high school, was his first taste of the stage.
In 2011, Scales would go back to his roots of acting and filming. Also goign back to school and receiving his A.A in Film and TV Production in 2013. In time, William has acted in over 20 stage productions and will also be featured in the feature film "As Evil Does" starring and produced by the legendary Bill Cobbs.
As far as directing, William has directed and film 4 short films, with "Virus Z" winning Best Short Film & Best Comedy Short in El Camino College Film Festival in 2013, "More Than Life" winning Best Short Film in the Los Angeles Undergound Film Festival an his latest project "The Proposal" nominated 5x since July 2015 and winning Best Short Film in The St. Louis Black Film Festival. William also received Best Feature Film for his feature film "Life After Divorce" in 2014 in the Jamaica Film Festival.
Scales has also been an expert in Web Sereis. His series 'What Men Want" in which he wrote,directed, edited and film, has over 19 nominations in 6 different festival, winning Best Supporting Actor 2x, Best Supporting Actress and also giving Mr. Scales 3 nominations as Best Director with 1 win. His second web series 'Uncle Lewis" has received 5 nominations in 2 festivals since July 2015.
Since November 2015, William Scales joined forces with Wallace Demarria' and formed the company 2 Kings Productions. With the joint creativity of the two, 2 Kings will continue to put out quality projects, the same that they did seperately, but on a bigger scale.
BRITTANY MAYTI
Brittany Mayti is an Actor and Producer from Cleveland, Ohio. She got her first taste of the theater at age 11 in the stage play “Ultimus Veneficus” at the legendary Cleveland Playhouse. Later, she attended Kent State University and performed in many student productions in the African Community Theatre, under the direction of Dr. Fran Dorsey. Immediately after graduating she headed right to L.A.
In the midst of attending acting classes at Richard Lawson Studios, Mayti obtained her MBA with a concentration in Marketing. She has also had the opportunity to learn the business from behind the camera. Mayti started out as a Production Assistant and has worked as a Production Coordinator and Production Manager. She co-produced a short film named "Binky" for Stephen David Brooks that has won several awards and screened at Cannes. She has also produced his latest award winning film “Flytrap”.
Mayti was nominated for Best Actress for the 2015 MPAH Haiti Movie Awards for her starring role in the film "The Heartbreaker's Revenge" which premiered in Haiti. She has also been nominated as Best Actress in leading role Diaspora film for the Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards (NAFCA), which is also widely referred to as the "African Oscars." Mayti has had the opportunity to perform in several stage plays, under the direction of Don B. Welch, Tai French, Wallace Demarria, and Jaimyon Parker to name a few. You can also see her in the film "American Bad Boy" starring Katt Williams, directed by Obba Babatundé.
JOHNATHAN COLEMAN
A YEAR IN THE LIFE is based on a true story. It is a coming of age story of a young man in the mid 90’s trying to survive the gang riddled streets of Little Rock, Arkansas, one of the most dangerous cities in America. Think Boyz in the hood but for a new millennium and set in a small town that no one would suspect as being as dangerous as Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, etc. In 1995, when the story takes place, Little Rock was number 1 in violent crimes and murders. The story follows the life of 17 year old Daron Carter. Daron is a graduating senior, a stand out student in the field of drama and basically a good kid. He dreams of escaping Little Rock and one day moving to Los Angeles to become a famous actor but first he must find a way to survive the gangs, murders, high school, drugs, first love and much more.
While the talent is undeniable, the streets and life have a way of holding onto and trapping young men in the urban jungle. His father, Daron Sr, is war veteran that comes from those very streets and refuses to let his son throw away his life. The two struggle as their stubborn natures clash. Neither Daron Sr. nor Jr. are known for backing down so the battle of wills can be intense to say the least. While facing a daily battle with his father, he also must face the pressures of his first real love and relationship falling apart, as the young love birds find themselves at “different places in their live.” He is dealing with the daily threat of violence or murder because they live in the murder capital. He is dealing with his loving mothers severe financial struggles. He is losing his best friend due to a bad decision and a misunderstanding. And his dreams of attending a prestigious school for talented actors are dashed when he discovers that even after offering him the largest scholarship they have ever offered anyone, he still cannot afford to go.
In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, Daron contemplates turning to the streets and his “friends” in the drug game to solve his problems. What happens when a good kid is raised in a bad place? Can a fathers tough love prevent his son from succumbing to the street life or will it drive him towards it? Poetic Icon Langston Hughes once asked “whatever happens to dream deferred?” A Year in the Life gives you a visual of a young man fighting for his dreams and doing all that he can to keep them from being deferred. It is a powerful story that tugs at the heart strings and inspires it’s audience to never give up. It shows that regardless of where we come from or the odds we face, we can overcome them and truly live our dreams.
CAST:
Jerrel O'Neal
Phederic Semaj
Melanie Cruz
Rayshawn Chism
Rhonda Morman
Cameo Sherrell
Carlos Coleman
and Many More...
CREW:
Director: Wallace Demarria and William Scales
Writers: Wallace Demarria
Producers: Brittany Mayti
Cinematographer: William Scales
WHAT WE NEED FUNDS FOR:
It's common amongst actors, that thing of "there are no small parts, only small actors." The same could be said of films, because indeed, the smallest of films has the potential to be very large. In the process of completing my feature film A YEAR INTHE LIFE, we've become inspired to tackle this film and take it to new heights and presenting the world with a quality project.
To that, we are looking for just enough funds to allow for the basics during our brief seven-day shoot: food, minimal equipment, the barest of crew fees, locations and of course, our actors. Our goal is to create a film that will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the most expensive of films.
Project Film Date/ July 2016. On behalf of my brilliant, selflessly hard-working cast and crew, I thank you for whatever you might be willing to throw our way.
-2 KINGS PRODUCTIONS
BIOS:
WALLACE DEMARRIA
Wallace Demarria’ is an accomplished writer, an NAACP award nominated director and a veteran actor. In 2013 LA Weekly called his hit play COLORBLIND genius and Shakespearean. The play was also favorably compared to the TONY award winning production I AM NOT RAPPORPORT. Mr. Demarria’ has starred in numerous films as an actor and packed LA theaters as a writer and director. Veteran actor Bill Cobb, referred to Mr. Demarria’ as an artistic genius. In 2015 Mr. Starred in the award winning short film THE PROPOSAL, written and directed by multiple award winning writer and director William Scales.
The two men had an instant professional connection. After filming three different projects simultaneously, they decided to merge their two successful production companies into one mega company, 2 Kings Productions. In less than a year, 2 Kings has already created 3 award nominated web series, written three feature films and produced a sold out play that left audiences screaming and clamoring for more. The goal of Mr. Demarria’ and 2 Kings is to provide the world with life changing entertainment that will live on for generations to come.
WILLIAM SCALES
William Scales is an Award Winning Director, Writer, Actor and Director of Photography from Lynwood,Ca. As growing up, he was a very creative and artistic person. He would help his family film family gathering at the age of 7. In high school, Scales was apart of Stage Crew, Choir, Dance, Photography and Acting. The stage production of "Grease" in high school, was his first taste of the stage.
In 2011, Scales would go back to his roots of acting and filming. Also goign back to school and receiving his A.A in Film and TV Production in 2013. In time, William has acted in over 20 stage productions and will also be featured in the feature film "As Evil Does" starring and produced by the legendary Bill Cobbs.
As far as directing, William has directed and film 4 short films, with "Virus Z" winning Best Short Film & Best Comedy Short in El Camino College Film Festival in 2013, "More Than Life" winning Best Short Film in the Los Angeles Undergound Film Festival an his latest project "The Proposal" nominated 5x since July 2015 and winning Best Short Film in The St. Louis Black Film Festival. William also received Best Feature Film for his feature film "Life After Divorce" in 2014 in the Jamaica Film Festival.
Scales has also been an expert in Web Sereis. His series 'What Men Want" in which he wrote,directed, edited and film, has over 19 nominations in 6 different festival, winning Best Supporting Actor 2x, Best Supporting Actress and also giving Mr. Scales 3 nominations as Best Director with 1 win. His second web series 'Uncle Lewis" has received 5 nominations in 2 festivals since July 2015.
Since November 2015, William Scales joined forces with Wallace Demarria' and formed the company 2 Kings Productions. With the joint creativity of the two, 2 Kings will continue to put out quality projects, the same that they did seperately, but on a bigger scale.
BRITTANY MAYTI
Brittany Mayti is an Actor and Producer from Cleveland, Ohio. She got her first taste of the theater at age 11 in the stage play “Ultimus Veneficus” at the legendary Cleveland Playhouse. Later, she attended Kent State University and performed in many student productions in the African Community Theatre, under the direction of Dr. Fran Dorsey. Immediately after graduating she headed right to L.A.
In the midst of attending acting classes at Richard Lawson Studios, Mayti obtained her MBA with a concentration in Marketing. She has also had the opportunity to learn the business from behind the camera. Mayti started out as a Production Assistant and has worked as a Production Coordinator and Production Manager. She co-produced a short film named "Binky" for Stephen David Brooks that has won several awards and screened at Cannes. She has also produced his latest award winning film “Flytrap”.
Mayti was nominated for Best Actress for the 2015 MPAH Haiti Movie Awards for her starring role in the film "The Heartbreaker's Revenge" which premiered in Haiti. She has also been nominated as Best Actress in leading role Diaspora film for the Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards (NAFCA), which is also widely referred to as the "African Oscars." Mayti has had the opportunity to perform in several stage plays, under the direction of Don B. Welch, Tai French, Wallace Demarria, and Jaimyon Parker to name a few. You can also see her in the film "American Bad Boy" starring Katt Williams, directed by Obba Babatundé.
JOHNATHAN COLEMAN
Organizer
Wallace Demarria
Organizer
Lynwood, CA