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Complicated Season 2

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Overview

COM·PLI·CAT·ED is a series that reflects the black millennial experience and the complexities of relationships with those we love. These stories deserve to be told and we need your help to produce a 2nd season. All funds will go toward production costs.

ABOUT COM·PLI·CAT·ED

Who runs the world? Ericka, Deven “Mo”, and Valerie do. It’s their world, and we are all just living in it. Brought to you for your viewing pleasure, award-winning director Johnny Sizemore and screenwriter Kerrick Montonio of Showtime Productions present “Complicated.” This series takes an in-depth look at the lives of three millennial women as they battle the complexities of relationships in the thriving city of Greenville, SC.

Complicated follows the lives of Deven “Mo” Monroe Lawrence, Ericka Connor, and Valerie Bryant. These close-knit women are successful, beautiful, and heavily flawed. We follow the lives of this trio as they navigate the complexities of life in the bustling city of Greenville, South Carolina. Sex, secrets, lies, men, and scandal are at the helm; can they survive dealing with their issues while remaining friends?

On the flipside, Xavier Foster (Zay), a well-known womanizer and expert charmer, and Mo’s cousin shows, is living his best life with no intentions of slowing down. Life is grand until he meets social media influencer and YouTube star Kennedy Fischer. Kennedy is ambitious and is not here for Zay’s antics, but she finds herself falling. However, is Kennedy going to choose Zay over her career, and is she truly, in a position to be in a relationship? Come along for the ride with these characters as they try to keep it together, but as usual, things always get a little…Complicated.

BIGGER & BETTER S2!

As an independent production, there are so many expenses that go into making an entire season and until we get those Hollywood budgets we have get creative.

Here's just a sample of the expenses we are looking to cover:

-Equipment

-Insurance/Legal

-Video Post

- Location fees

- Travel

- Editors

- Equipment Rentals

- Props

- Craft Services

- Art. Dept/Wardrobe

- Marketing Materials

- Festival Submission

Who are we?

Showtime Productions is an urban entertainment company full of energetic and daring individuals who are committed to creating, developing, and producing art in its purest form. Based off the inspiring and encouraging reception from our patrons and critics, Showtime productions has proven theatre and film has the power to engage, inspire and unite communities. We aspire to make theatre & film more relevant in the lives of every nationality, culture and background.

The Show

After the explosive season finale of season 1, the people are ready for more!

What's next for the Connors? Can Ericka and Chase survive Ericka's secret?

Will Valerie and Jaylon make amends? Will Valerie forgive Ericka and Jaylon?

Will Kennedy and Zay finally get together? Even after Zay finds out that she.....

Will Mo's secret ruin her family? Her Business and her good name?..

And the million-dollar question.....is Calvin dead? Who shot him?

So many questions....We Want To Answer Them..But..

With so many unanswered questions, we are on a mission to get them answered and deliver an even more explosive season 2! We need your help!

As we aim to make season 2 bigger and better, we need the help of the people to bring it all to life. YOU can make that happen by donating whatever you can to make season 2 happen!

Cast & Crew

Directed by Johnny Sizemore

Written by Kerrick Greer

Edited by Johnny Sizemore & Matt Helderman

Director of Photography Erik Olsen

Executive Producer Johnny Sizemore & Kerrick Greer

Executive Producers Jerod Couch, Erik Olsen & Matt Helderman

Produced by Stacy Martin, Devon Scott, Christopher Ammaunel, Christopher Smith

Associate Producer Traci Blue

Starring

Joy Valentine

Erica Jaye Green

Iroko Anyogu

Dean Coutris

Whitney Morrow

Brynn Mosley

Siani Santos

Carly Sullivan

Chatejah George

Shalet Monique

Casting Director: Johnny Sizemore

Production Legal: Christopher Smith

Gaffer: Marco Bottiglieri & Cooper Shine

Additional Camera Operators: Jarrin Jenkins & Johnny Sizemore

Production Sound Mixer: Neil Griffin

Boom Operators: Asa Kelly & Dove Dupree

WHY NOW?

There is a lot going on these days! Our communities often feel under attack, global issues are overwhelming and sometimes life just feels too big, too much for us to do anything about it. The ongoing fight to protect our fundamental civil rights, our planet, and each other often leaves us tired and hopeless. Rather than give up, we keep going, finding better ways to take care of ourselves and each other.

But this story is about someone who is on the brink. Mental illness is real. Depression and loneliness have affected us all. Anxiety has become one of the world's most common mental conditions. Finding treatments or even identifying a problem may go unnoticed for far too long. This is why we share this story now. The more we highlight those moments of struggle or difficult times when not everything is "okay," the more we will cultivate a society of patience and compassion.

It's important to recognize that sometimes we all need a little extra help. It's important to feel that we can all ask for it. And it's important to take a second out of our busy lives to look over and check-in with a friend, a co-worker, a brother, a mother and just ask "how 'ya doing?"

Real moments of connection can save lives. Taking time to take care can redefine an experience. This story is small in scope. It exists between a group of people in one room. But small things can lead to big changes. This is what we know and what we hope to share with each of you.

At the end of the day, we are all doing our best to get by.

Your help won't go unnoticed. Not only will you have our undying gratitude for helping us out, we have a few things lined up that you'll receive for your donations, they are as follows.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

$10 - Donation - SHOUT OUT!!! Name listed in Credits - For as little as $10 you will be listed as a backer in the credits of the film

Let us show you our gratitude visually and virtually by giving you a heartfelt shout out on our social media accounts. You can follow the series at @complicated_theseries on IG.

$25 Donation - Exclusive First Look

Get an exclusive "IT COULD ALL BE SO SIMPLE" wristband and you can wear your support everywhere + all other perks above. The first look is a big step especially seeing yourself in the official first sneak peek. You will be able to brag to your friends and family about being apart of Complicated The Series.

$50 Donation - Listen for 2! & Credit in Film

We know you want to hear all the musical moments from season 2. Get a digital download of the soundtrack + all other perks above.

$100 Donation - Complicated Fan Pack! (Credit in Film, link to film) -

Say it with your chest! Wear your support with the limited edition "Complicated" T-Shirt. You'll also get a wristband and shout out.

$150 Donation - Brunch!

Be our invited guest to the cast and crew season 2 wrap brunch. We'll also throw in the COMPLICATED Fan Pack and Crowd Producer credit so you know it's real.

$250 Donation - You're the real VIP! Credit in Film, DVD copy of film, link to film & Poster

We’re rolling out the red carpet for you. Get VIP treatment at the Greenville or Atlanta COMPLICATED premiere (travel and accommodations not included).

$500 Donation (Special Thank You in film credits, We’re rolling out the red carpet for you. Get VIP treatment at the Greenville Complicated premiere (travel and accommodations not included) Working on your own series or short film? Get a personal mentoring session with Johnny Sizemore & Kerrick Greer where they'll help you through the process. We’ll cover everything from script notes, budget, scheduling, casting, crew, and more in a one-hour session. We'll also send you the COMPLICATED Fan and Art Pack.

$750 Donation- Product Placement for your business

Get screen time for your product or service. We'll feature it in an episode on season 2.

$1000 Donation (Associate Producer credit in film, Product Placement for your business. Be our invited guest to the cast and crew season 2 wrap brunch. We'll also throw in the Complicated Fan Pack and Crowd Producer credit so you know it's real. )

$1500 Donation (Producer credit in film, Product Placement for your business .See how each episode comes together. Go behind-the-scenes and shadow a director for a week on season 2. Complicated T-Shirt included)

$2500 Donation (Co-Producer credit in film, link to film, poster signed by cast and crew)

Amazing! You are now a co-producer for the award-winning series, COMPLICATED. You'll be listed as a Co-producer on IMDb, series poster, and the end credits. You’re also invited to visit us on set during shooting and be a VIP with a plus one at The Greenville or Atlanta VIP Premiere.

$5000 Donation - CO- Executive Producer

Welcome to the big leagues as the top-level producer on COMPLICATED - The Series! Your name will be listed as Executive Producer on IMDb, poster, official trailer, and end credits. You're also invited to have lunch with the director, visit the set during the scheduled film dates & 4 tickets to the premiere. *Travel/meal not included.

$10,00 Donation - Executive Producer

Welcome to the big leagues as the top-level producer on COMPLICATED - The Series! Your name will be listed as Executive Producer on IMDb, poster, official trailer, and end credits. You're also invited to have lunch with the director, visit the set during the scheduled film dates & 7 tickets to the premiere. *Travel/meal not included.

WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST?

COMPLICATED is an excellent story that tackles universal themes relating to the environment, power, passion and capitalism. Through the combined genres of suspense/thriller/drama, our message will be told in a compelling way, grounding itself in substance without being didactic. Your donations will allow us to establish a believable and vivid world through detailed visuals and special effects. Being able to capture our story on quality lenses is also a priority. Any additional money will be directed towards post-production in order for us to execute it all in the final edit, along with any potential special effects.

In a time where so much content is derivative or re-hashed, we believe it’s important to deliver something fresh and meaningful.

HOW ELSE CAN I HELP BESIDES MONEY?

Please know that we're equally as happy for $1 as $1000; we understand how it is. Please help us spread the word about our film, join our mailing list on our website, tweet your encouragement and support to us, and share this campaign with everyone you know! Hey, if you want you can even make a cheerleading video for #complicatedtheseries #complicatedontubi #complicatedseries and post it in on social media. We’ll share it widely!

Be sure to watch season 1 of Complicated streaming on Tubi now for FREE!!

Watch Season 1 on Tubi