Very big happy birthday to my little man, CJ Echols, who turns 4 today! I hate I couldn’t be there, but daddy loves and misses you immensely. I know you’re having fun today.
Hey folks, if you’re in the Shreveport/Bossier area and you’re involved with or have an interest in the film/tv industry, please join us tomorrow at the Robinson Film Center for the Cine-noir: Black Filmmaker Symposium, at 2pm. If this isn’t for you, but you know someone who’d be interested, please pass this along. I will not only be talking about my experiences in the industry, but also discussing potential business opportunities that I’m hoping to bring to the region. Please come prepared to leave your business cards/contact info and the positions you’re experienced in or interested in learning more about. So come on out if you can, show your face and shake some hands, you never know, it could be the beginning of something amazing. And if you get the chance, check out the latest film I had the pleasure of writing with Marques Houston, “Unrequited” out now on Tubi. See y’all tomorrow.
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Hey everyone, if you feel so inclined and have BET Her, please take the time to check out the film I had the pleasure of writing and co-directing this evening on BET Her at 4:25 and 9:30. It stars the amazingly talented cast of Kearia Schroeder, Gavin Houston, Jeremy Meeks and Jessica Vanessa. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
I know I’m late, we’ve been traveling today. But, it’s finally here, folks! “Dance For Me,” is now streaming on BET+. If you don’t have BET+, they have a free 7 day trial that you should take advantage of. Please check out, “Dance For Me,” a passion project of mine that is a modern day retelling of an old Egyptian fable. Thank you so very much to our amazing cast, Kearia, Gavin, Jeremy, Jessica, Doug, Afo, and so many more, for breathing a truth into these characters and letting your lights shine for the world to see. A special thank you to the dynamic duo, Angel and Natacha, whose cinematography and art direction raised the bar of this film to a whole new level. Thank you to the amazing crew, Taylor, Jahise, NTombe, Justina, Nadia, and so many more, whose expertise and artistry took the story beyond my wildest imagination. And thank you to Damian, Jacobo and Robert for working your asses off and believing in this project from the very start. And of course, thank you to BET for giving us a platform to tell OUR stories how we feel they should be told. I’m very proud of what we were able to accomplish. It’s only up from here folks. Love, blessings and prosperity. We did it. ❤️🙏🏽🍾
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With all the bad news we’ve been sharing as of late, I’m more than excited and extremely proud to finally share some good. My newest project that I had the pleasure of writing and co-directing with the wonderful Damian Romay, “Dance For Me,” will premiere this Thursday, March 30th, on BET+.
It stars the amazing talents of Kearia Schroeder, Gavin Houston, Jeremy Meeks, and Vanessa Deleon. And it was produced by Jacobo Rispa and Damian Romay at Sunshine Films. I can’t thank these two enough for taking a chance on me, when so many other doors were closing for me and my career. This was a passion project from the very start that I was blessed to see come to life by the grace of God. So, if you have a moment this Thursday, I humbly ask that you tune in with us on BET+ and check out my directorial debut with the film, “Dance For Me.”
#danceforme #danceformethemovie #BET #BET+ #bythegraceofGod #faith #followyourdreams @nadia_decisivestyles@jahise.lebouef@makeupbyjford@popstar.nails@damianromay
With all the bad news we’ve been sharing as of late, I’m more than excited and extremely proud to finally share some good. My newest project that I had the pleasure of writing and co-directing with the wonderful Damian Romay, “Dance For Me,” will premiere this Thursday, March 30th, on BET+.
It stars the amazing talents of Kearia Schroeder, Gavin Houston, Jeremy Meeks, and Vanessa Deleon. And it was produced by Jacobo Rispa and Damian Romay at Sunshine Films. I can’t thank these two enough for taking a chance on me, when so many other doors were closing for me and my career. This was a passion project from the very start that I was blessed to see come to life by the grace of God. So, if you have a moment this Thursday, I humbly ask that you tune in with us on BET+ and check out my directorial debut with the film, “Dance For Me.”
#danceforme #danceformethemovie #BET #BET+ #bythegraceofGod #faith #followyourdreams @nadia_decisivestyles@jahise.lebouef@makeupbyjford@popstar.nails@damianromay
Having to say it out loud makes it that much more real. It’s hard to believe that it’s over, but we officially wrapped filming on my first feature film, “Dance For Me,” early yesterday morning. A lifelong dream became a reality. I can’t thank Jacobo Rispa and Damian Romay enough for believing in me and my vision and their willingness to go to bat for me. It became a passion project for all of us.
Then we were blessed with such an amazing cast. @keariaschroeder@jmeeksofficial@iamgavinhouston@itsjbabyxo@daveamacdonald@theofficialpioneer@ifyouwereafo and do many others. Thank y’all so much for breathing life, form and passion into these characters. No matter the circumstances each of you delivered far more than was expected of you. Your commitment motivates me to be better. I just hope I can do you the justice you deserve.
Our talented and hard working crew, @tailuur@jahise.lebouef@ntombimoyo@nadia_decisivestyles@soulfullyalignedyou , JR, Angel, Natasha, and so many more. Thank you all for never letting an obstacle stand in your way. You went above and beyond to make this project the best it could possibly be and I can’t thank you enough for that.
And also a special thanks to my lovely wife, @courtneymechols who’s always been in my corner since day one with unflinching and unyielding support. We did it, babe.
I can’t wait for everyone to see the finished product. More announcements and details coming soon.
I just want to say a big thanks to everyone for all the love, support and congrats I received about my newest project. I can’t tell you how appreciative and grateful I am to have y’all’s encouragement. It’s the best motivation fuel in the world. Well day one is in the can and today starts day 2. Can’t wait for you guys to see what we’re cooking up. Here’s a few pics from day 1.
