Single Hills Press Kit

“A Clever New Story On Relationships, Takes Love Back to Brooklyn”
Single Hills, Wilkie Cornelius Jr.’s feature film (which he adapted from his play of
the same name) explores the unpredictable nature of relationships. The play was first
introduced to sold out audiences in June 2004 at the Creative Place Theatre on west
46th street in New York City. The comedic drama was shot almost entirely in the hip
neighborhoods of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill in Downtown Brooklyn.
Krystal Hill in Single Hills
J Kyle Manzay in Single Hills
Starring Obie award winner J Kyle Manzay (American Gangster) Newcomer Krystal
Hill, Maryam Basir (Mooz-lum) and television sitcom vet Victor L. Williams (King
Of Queens, CBS), Single Hills is a colorful story about a young couple facing the end
of an “undefined” relationship. Jay, the film’s protagonist, is afraid to give his longterm companion, Lisa, the commitment she has wanted for five years, and eventually
loses her to a more appreciative man. After realizing his loss, Jay’s life spirals out of
control.
The film, which is paced by a soulful score from R&B Producer Junod Etienne, is set
in the hip neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Dumbo, Bedford Stuyvesant, and Clinton
Hill. As we follow Jay and Lisa on their emotional journey, we are taken inside local African Art museums, bike rides at Prospect Park and summer afternoons at the
Brooklyn Bridge waterfront. The film, which explores black male vulnerability, portrays the fear and anxiety we face in our relationships as we try to balance our careers,
dreams, and aspirations.
Short Synopsis
A young Brooklyn writer, fearful of serious commitment, sends his longtime girlfriend
ambivalent messages about the status of their future. When she distances herself from
their relationship, he realizes his loss and fanatically pursues her until his life spirals out of
control. This romantic drama about love and loss, examines black male vulnerability as it
relates to matters of the heart
J. Kyle Manzay & Krystal Hill in Single Hills
Medium Synopsis
Victor Williams & Christina Weathersby in Single Hills
Single Hills is a colorful story about a young couple facing the end of an undefined relationship. The film’s protagonist, Jay, is afraid to give his long term companion, Lisa, the
commitment she has wanted for several years, and eventually loses her to a more appreciative man. Jay makes a brief journey back into the abyss of the dating scene and soon
realizes the loss of Lisa’s love and companionship. When he unsuccessfully tries to recoup
her affection, he heads down a path of pain and regret until his life slowly spirals out of
control. The hip neighborhood of Fort Greene Brooklyn, serves as a third character as we
follow our lead actors on their emotional journey.
Long Synopsis (Warning, Spoilers)
Single Hills is a story about a young couple facing the end of an undefined relationship.
The story is told from the point of view of Jay, a struggling filmmaker who toils as an
infomercial director during the day. Jay is afraid to give his long-term companion, Lisa,
the commitment she has wanted for five years, and eventually loses her to a more appreciative man. Jay makes a brief journey back into the abyss of the dating scene and soon
realizes the loss of Lisa’s love and companionship. When he unsuccessfully tries to recoup
her affection, he heads down a path of pain and regret until his life slowly spirals out of
Deron Harris, Elsa Mehary, J. Kyle Manzay & Krystal Hill in Single Hills
control. Jay’s hurt evolves into bitterness and anger and it isn’t’ until he realizes that he has
to accept his responsibility for “Letting Lisa go,” that he is able to begin healing. Set in the hip neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Dumbo,
Bedford Stuyvesant, and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn acts as a third character in the story. As we follow Jay and Lisa on their journey, we
are taken inside local African Art Museums; bike rides at Prospect Park and sunny afternoons at the Brooklyn Bridge waterfront. The
film, which explores black male vulnerability, portrays the fear and anxiety we face in our relationships as we try to balance our careers,
dreams, and aspirations.
Director’s Mini Bio
Wilkie Cornelius Jr. | Writer/Director/Producer/Executive Producer
Wilkie Cornelius Jr.
Wilkie is a writer, director, and producer of film and theater. He wrote and produced the
plays The Longer The Tail and Single Hills in New York and he has also written dozens of
short plays and comedy sketches, which were first presented at The Nuyorican Poets Café
as part of The Wa Wa Wa Wilkie Show. He also wrote, directed and produced The Last 15
Hours, a political documentary, and a feature film version of Single Hills, which is set to
hit the film festival circuit this year.
Single Hills
Tag Line : Sometimes Nothing Hurts More Than Freedom
Log Line : A young Brooklyn writer, battles his fear of serious commitment as he tries to hold onto his long time love
For Inquiries contact : Talkin Time Productions: [email protected], 917 213 8938
For further info and trailer go to www.singlehills.com or IMDB.