PRODUCERS
MAGALY COLIMON-CHRISTOPHER,
Creator/Executive Producer/Writer
As a creator/producer, Magaly has overseen a low-budget film and various theatre projects from development to distribution. She most recently conceived/produced a theatre production of AHHA! MOMENTS in Los Angeles - a collection of one-act plays by female writers. Among the plays featured in the Ah-Ha Moments, her one-act "Butterscotch and Fudge" won the NAACP BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS AWARD for the stellar work of actress Cheryl Harrington. A Yale School of Drama trained actress, Magaly has co-starred and guest starred in network shows (include ER, Law and Order, Guiding Light, and The Closer), been featured in national commercials, and performed in regional/off-broadway productions. As a writer, Magaly has penned several plays, a feature film, two television pilots, and several shorts. Her scripts tend to be a study of the off-beat, quirky, slightly twisted aspect of humanity. Magaly was a finalist in the Creative Screenwriter's Open in 2008. Magaly is also a Columbia University and Binghamton Graduate Business School graduate. Check out Magaly's skin product at:
www.ahromaticsoothers.com.
CALVIN CHRISTOPHER
Producer
As part of the BN4 Real Producer Team, Calvin Christopher has been active in formulating of the infrastructure of this Comedy series. Calvin is a trailblazer! This quality served him well while active in the US Navy, in the financial world as Venture Specialist and as an Importer/Exporter of precious metals. Calvin is a "Big Thinker" with unique perspectives. He brings from the business world effective negotiation and strategic planning skills.
MARYAM MYIKA DAY
Supervising Producer
This native New Yorker who wears many hats. From dancing chorine who has appeared in several Broadway productions including the 2001 smash hit musical revival of 42nd Street, Broadway Bares and movie musical The Producers (starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick). To the big and small screen appearing in the much anticipated independent film Indelible and Lifted by Academy Award-winning director Randy Dottin, dark comedy, Noise from director Henry Bean starring Tim Robbins and Bridget Moynahan, and G-trification (Official Selection: 2009 San Diego Black Film Festival & 2009 Pan African Film & Arts Festival) by directing new comer Karra Duncan. Notable television performances include, FX's Rescue Me, daytime drama, One Life to Live, Guiding Light and the Sony Pictures' television movie Fort Pit. As a producer she has had the honor of working with acclaimed director Abiola Abrams (BET J Best Shorts), on the feature film Alicia in Wonderland, serving as Associate Producer on the documentary film, Black Sorority Project by executive producers Derek Fordjour, Jay Z and award-winning director Rosalyn Coleman-Williams. I Believe in America starring Jamie Harris, Paul Calerdon and Roger Guernveur Smith. She served as Segment Producer for the PBS television series Real Moms, Real Stories, Real Savvy, for PBS, with secondary airings on the Black Family Channel; earning two Telly Awards for recognition for outstanding work in broadcast television. Ms. Day has also lent her producing skills to BMW the Ultimate Driving Machine. Check out her work on
www.bmwusa.com or
www.bmwweb.tv
PHYNJUAR
Producer/Cecil's Daughter Catering/Still Photography
As an actress, Phynjuar is a AUDELCO Award winner and a three time nominee. Amsterdam news wrote: Phynjuar deserves her own lexicon and the only way to describe her is she is truly a force of nature! She has always been a consummate performer/organizer. When Phynjuar (pronounced Penwah) was 13, she coordinated a variety show which she performed in, wrote, hosted, and directed. She recruited her talented friends to perform with her, and they performed throughout the greater Boston Nursing Homes and Boston's Children Hospitals. Since then, Phynjuar founded a reading program for children at the Boston Public library, and played a vital role at WGBH Boston's Children's Television Network by performing and developing special programming for children. Phynjuar credits include producing a young singing group called Exact Change (which featured her son and his friends). She taught the group old fashioned doo wop and R& B styles. The founding members of this group later renamed themselves -the Fugee's. Learn more about Phynjuar at: www.penwah.com
TOBIAS TRUVILLION
Producer/Still Photography
As a fashion model Tobias has been a signature talent for Enyce to Brooks Brothers. His interest in modeling evolved into a passion for acting. As an actor, Tobias has starred on television (ONE LIFE TO LIFE, PLAYMAKERS, etc.), and in films (BLACKOUT, DELIRIOUS, BROOKLYN'S FINEST, etc.). His passion for the collaborative creative process of film making led Tobias to co-produce low budget independent films. BN4REAL is the first of what he hopes will be many web series productions that he co-produces.
MARTIN ROBERT MAJESKE
Producer/Assistant Director
A native of Chicago, IL, Martin Robert Majeske is an Entertainment Lawyer and Producer/ Director for the Act Now Foundation, Inc., a theatre and film company based in Brooklyn, New York that has showcased plays, one-acts, monologue slams, and monthly film shorts since January, 2005. Martin has had many enjoyable experiences as writer, director, and crew on various film projects but they all pale in comparison to witnessing Phynuar's stand up routine in the car on the set of "Jumpin in Hankie First". He almost died from the pain in his side. Lord have mercy. He thanks her, Magaly, and the entire team for one of the greatest laughs he has had in his lifetime. Currently, Martin serves as Counsel to the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in New York.
SARA SHIVES
Associate Producer/Script Supervisor
I am a director and producer in NYC. I have worked with Blue Man Group, The Citizens Band, Fischerspooner, Arts Engine/Big Mouth Films, and the Tribeca Film Festival among others. I love traveling and eating well and I am currently developing my first documentary film. My motto: "If you asked me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud." -Emile Zola. You can reach me at:
sarashives@gmail.com
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DIRECTORS TEAM
TIA DIONNE HODGE
"Plate Full of Lies", "The Spit Test"
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tia Dionne Hodge was born in Cleveland, OH. Due to further unforeseen circumstances, she became an award-winning writer, actor, director and producer. Due to circumstances beyond her control--mostly Magaly's sweet though cunning smile--she agreed to direct episodes of BN4 Real. And, due to the success of the project, Tia plans to take over the world, or at least make a sit-com out of it. She also enjoys crocheting.
www.fultonstreetfilms.com
JEREMIAH KIPP
"Wonderman", "Little Man and Luscious", "Til Midnight"
Jeremiah Kipp has a reputation for driving people up the wall with his caustic temperament, but also uniting them with his enthusiasm for making movies. He's been a partisan for independent filmmaking, and over the past 10 years has been associated with supporting New York filmmakers through his work as a producer, assistant director, and journalist for FILMMAKER MAGAZINE, FANGORIA and other publications. Film work includes directing THE POD; THE CHRISTMAS PARTY (int'l film fests include Cannes & Clermont-Ferrand); SNAPSHOT; APARTMENT (first project shot on CANON XL2 camera; premiered at DV Expo 2004). He thanks Magaly for assembling such a great team, which contributed to the wonderful, family-like experience of making BN4 REAL.
jeremiahkipp@hotmail.com
EZRA PEACE
"The Spit Test"
Ezra Peace is an up-and-coming writer/director with a flare for dark comedy. He strives to get the best, most accurate and truthful performances from his actors (and crew) by engaging them in a collaborative spirit. With a background in cinematography, lighting and mood play an important part of his directorial style and is blessed by the filmmaking gods to have the most talented and chemistry driven crew in existence. He is not well-known for, but created anyway, the films " Palmzooka", " Catch of the Day", and " Domesticated Secret Agent", is currently preparing to shoot his fourth film titled " Death and Beauty", and is entering into pre-production for his fifth film working-titled " Femme Fatale".
www.ezrapeace.com
MAGALY COLIMON-CHRISTOPHER
"Til' Midnight"
While Magaly has a place in her heart for all the episodes she wrote for the first season of BN4Real, she was especially drawn to TIL' MIDNIGHT because of Joanne's courageous effort to break away from her past to embrace her future. Overall, Magaly relished and valued the experience of working with this team of talented directors as they brought her scripts/characters to life.
KARRA DUNCAN
"Jumpin In Hankie First"
Tulsa, Oklahoma native, Karra Duncan began her career working for a number of cable network shows in production management before finishing at the top of her class in the NYU Filmmaking Intensive Program. Her directing debut was the 2003 short, "No $uch Luck", the story of a homeless man who finds a winning lottery ticket but canŐt cash it in because he has no form of ID. The daughter of a Sociologist, Karra has found her niche telling stories of society's darker side in a way with which everyone can identify. She has been traveling the film festival circuit with her latest short, "G-Trification", which gives a distinct glimpse of what is happening in Harlem right now. This award winning writer/director is currently in the development stage of a documentary project about second generation gang members entitled ŇA Crip Off The Old BlockÓ.
MARTIN ROBERT MAJESKE
"Delicious"
Martin caught the filmmaking fever after directing his first film short, Family Business, in 1999. He loves the process and is excited about future projects, including his first feature which he plans to shoot next summer. He thanks Magaly for the opportunity to create with the cast of BN4 Real.
PHYNJUAR
"Delicious"
ALEX GAVIN
First Assistant Director
Alex was born and raised in Brooklyn NY and have lived there for the 24 years since. "I love being AD because I feel like the boss (even if I'm probably the only one who thinks that)."
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