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8 Bucks

A hopeful homeless couple on the rise. A newly-widowed man ready to fall. How much would it take to change their lives?

This story is based on true events.

4K Scope 2.39:1 | Dolby Digital Surround Sound | 24 fps
Shot with 6K Blackmagic Cinema RAW

                           

                            

                            

                            

                            

                            

                            

                            

                            


Dr. Serenity Alyanna Edward

WRITER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
DIRECTOR

Award winning filmmaker and writer. Holistic Life Counselor. A doctorate in Metaphysical Humanism Science from the International Church of Metaphysical Humanism, Inc. Married to Antonio Lowry Edward since March 2001. Born and raised in Chicago, IL. She is the founder of Evolve.Forward.Media Productions and co-founder of SeAe Collective, Inc.

U.S. Army Operation Desert Storm veteran. MOS 46-Q 


Antonio Lowry Edward

CREATOR & CO-WRITER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
DIRECTOR
AUDIO & VIDEO EDITOR

Award winning filmmaker and video editor. Worked in the television, film, and audio industry since 1993. Worked for ABC News, Hollywood Digital, Disneyland, City of Long Beach CA, Whole Foods, USAA, Google, and Microsoft. Went to California State University, Los Angeles CA. Married to Serenity Alyanna Edward since March 2001. Born and raised in Pasadena, CA. He is the founder of Shiz, Shiz Media Studios, SeAe Red-Carpet Events (SARCE), SeAe.Land; and co-founder of SeAe Collective, Inc.

U.S. Army Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran. MOS 16-R Apache Crew-Chief.

                           

Luvina Sabree

Executive Producer

Creator and curator of the Armed Forces Natural Hair & Health Expo, Killeen Black Art & Film Fest, and owner of So Natural Catering.

 

Sophia L. Ellis

Director
Executive Producer
CO-WRITER

Award winning writer and director of feature films. Owner of Melanin Behind the Lens.

U.S. Army veteran.

 

Kisha C.G.

Executive Producer
Production Manager

Kisha is an educator, filmmaker, & singer/songwriter for film. She is a co-founder of the Texas based production company, III Productions Films. Her talented team, consisting of John Rachwitz Jr., Natasha White, & herself, have produced several pieces of original content.

 

Dr. Kerry-Ann Zamore BYRD

Film Consultant
MARKETING MANAGER
Associate Producer

Playwright, award winning filmmaker, experienced director, Best-selling author, and owner of KZamore Enterprises LLC. Media marketer and writing coach. Philanthropist and community. Diversity and Inclusion trainer.

U.S. Air Force veteran.

Danyelle Cavaness-Weatherfoord

Director
Associate Producer
CO-WRITER

COO & Founding Team Member of Sparxs Studio / INDIE Sparxs / INDIE Artist Empowerer / ONLY Woman-Owned Award Winning Multi-Media/Entertainment & Technology company in Austin, Texas.

Danyelle Weatherford grew up in the bustling southeast, Texas town of Lake Jackson.

A professional doer, beside her entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors, she has over 20 years of professional experiences from companies such as Merrill Lynch, Apple and The Capital Group. She has fierce strengths in Strategic and Creative Planning, Financial Management, Project Management, Business and Lifestyle Coaching, Entertainment Management, and Breast Cancer Advocacy. She is a storyteller no matter the capacity. Her entertainment resume reflects work from HBO, Lifetime Women’s Network, Lives of Women, commercials, as well as writing, acting, producing, and directing award winning independent films.

A dedicated Bob Cat, Danyelle holds a BBA in Marketing from Texas State University and is currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Austin, Texas production and technology company, Sparxs Studio.

Danyelle loves a great cinnamon roll, elevating others to their potential, living in the moment and “Saving The World From The Ordinary”.

Roland “Stewhype” Stewart

Executive Producer
Actor: “William Robinson”

Best known as “StewHype” by some and “Stew” by those who truly know him, was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Stew has used his God-given gift of encouraging others with the tool of laughter under the mentorship of Kerry Ann Byrd for over seven stageplays since 2013. Having been a part of multiple other projects including TV series “American Crime, seasons 1 and 2; The Leftovers,” and “The Catch,” this is his first time featured in a film.

A 23-year combat veteran of honorable service to the United States Army, is also proud to be a Radio personality with the local Gospel station, KRGN FM. Stew has been “hyped up” for Jesus ever since he received Jesus as his Lord and Savior on July 13, 1998. He is a devoted Christian whose claim is Jesus Is Lord and Savior, proclaiming.

U.S. Army Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran.

 

Lakisha Herrera

Executive Producer
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR

Lakisha Herrera is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, playwright, motivational speaker, and business coach. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is a proud member of Mu Delta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated.

Lakisha has written, directed and produced her own plays, as well as, collaborated with other playwrights assisting as co-director, stage manager, road manager, script supervisor and casting director. Also, she has been credited with helping hundreds of entrepreneurs become inspired to start their own businesses and pursue their passion. She possesses the gift to unlock other’s potential and maximize their greatness.

 

Don ValleE

Executive producer
ACTOR: KITTY’S FATHER

Retired Information Technology Architect delving into the entertainment industry with small acting and advertising roles alongside his lovely wife. Originally from Upstate New York, he relocated to Austin, Texas to escape the snow and cold.

 

KayLynn Genet

Project Manager

Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Creative Writing, Project Management, Team Leadership, Creative Arts, and Data Analysis. Strong professional with a BACHELOR focused in Fine and Studio Arts from Sam Houston State University. Develops creative strategies for product launches, script writing, and all components of producing commercials, episodes, and films.

Adrienne Santaliz

EXECUTIVE PRODUCEER
SET Manager

 

Nguyen Stanton &
Connor Adams

Executive Producers

Robert T. McDorman

Director of Photography
Cinematographer

Owner of R2+G2 Productions. Award winning writer, director, and cinematographer.

U.S. Navy Operation Desert Storm and Southern Watch veteran.

                            

CAST | SUPPORTING CAST | FOUNDING TEAM | PRODUCTION TEAM | CREW | BACKGROUND | POST | CREDITS

Writers. Actors. Production. Action. Paint. Screened.

                            

                            

 

                            

Things To Know

8 Bucks will be directed by four directors, three stories, merged into one.

EMAIL

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