signal 20 productions presents

studvilletv - electronic press kit
SIGNAL 20 PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
Running time.....................................................30 min
Genre..................................................................Drama/Comedy
Rating ................................................................R13: Offensive language and sexual material
Year ....................................................................2016
Language...........................................................English
Country of Origin ..............................................United States
Format ...............................................................1920x1080, 24fps, 1.66:1, Sound Stereo
Sales / Distribution ..........................................Sheri Johnson - [email protected]
Links ..................................................................Official website: www.studvilletv.com
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/studvilletv
Twitter: www.twitter.com/studvilletv
Hashtag: #studvilletv #studvilletv3
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Synopsis
StudvilleTV is a lesbian web series set in Atlanta, Georgia, home to four best friends known as "The Crew". The
web series was created to tell a story real and true, about the day to day drama that ALL relationships
experience whether gay, lesbian, or straight! The show touches on topics that are not portrayed in most media
outlets. It follows “The Crew”, a group of professional “stud” friends who tell the story of dating in the LGBT
community from their point of view! You can only imagine the fireworks and drama that follows.
The show is filled with drama, suspense, action, and comedy. You don’t want to miss it, you never know what will
happen when studs and femmes come together on different levels, paths, and states of mind!!!
We started from the bottom, now we're here! After correcting our mistakes from season one, and growing as a
cast and creative team, StudvilleTV has become one of the most popular lesbian web series on YouTube.
In July 2015, we launched the third Season of StudvilleTV, which premiered online via our website
StudvilleTV.com and YouTube.com/SVTVNetwork.
In our third season, the series has amassed over 9,000,000 views as we head into our highly anticipated
Season 4 to air Fall 2016 via SVTV Network, StudvilleTV is expanding its brand and its representation of the
LGBTQ community.
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Executive Producer’s statement
Welcome to another season of StudvilleTV! I would like to personally thank the fans and
all of our supporters for taking this journey with us; it has been a magical ride. Your
support and viewership has encouraged us to keep bringing you bigger and better
content each season, and for that we thank you.
I am always asked why did you start the web series StudvilleTV, and did you think it would
be this successful?
I never would have thought in a million years that so many people would relate to a story that I
had to tell. The stories of my life, and the “Real Crew”. Many in the LGBT community and
heterosexual world can relate because the story is the same around the world, but displayed
through the vision of its creator. It’s real life and real life experiences. Welcome to StudvilleTV!
You know the old saying, “if it were easy, everybody would be doing it”. I must admit that it
has been a struggle at times to consistently bring StudvilleTV to the masses, it’s had it’s
ups and downs. But the look on the cast members faces, the production team, and fans
when we pull it all together…PRICELESS!
What I need for each of you to understand is StudvilleTV is an independent film project,
which means we have a zero to small budget to bring you a quality web series.
In addition, understand that it takes time to bring you a quality product. Creating a web
series is not easy by any stretch, and definitely doesn’t happen over night. I must admit
we are not perfect at times, we are still learning and growing along the way, but
remember anything worth having is worth waiting for and not rushed.
-
Sheri Johnson
IMBD Cast & Crew
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Cast
Toni Fields
Champ Champ
Faurice Harley
as Channing
as Shaneen “Shane”
as Anise
Toni Fields is a Visual artist,
phenomenal writer/poet, out of
Detroit, Mi. She journeyed to Atlanta
in 2008, in which she joined the IWFL
football league playing for the Atlanta
Xplosion then Atlanta Harlequins
Rugby Team...Toni Fields has
expanded her brand by adding model,
actress, Voiceover Artistry, Party Host
personality & Now
Producer/Director after she wrote
and Produced THE TONI FIELDS
PROJECT which aired Sept 14,
2014.However, it has been Toni
Fields on the hit show StudvilleTV as
the character "Channing" & as the
narrator and voiceover talent of
StudvilleTV, that has drawn Toni
Fields a fan base from all over the
world.
Toni Fields was asked to appear in
Paris, France for the anniversary
celebration of leading LGBT AFRO
Caribbean women of color Magazine,
DOLLY STUD. With over a 9 million
views of StudvilleTV and 3 seasons
under her belt Toni Fields, continues
to follow her first passion of the arts
as a visual artist...recently Toni Fields
featured one of her original paintings
called "SHE ROSE" in a scene on
StudvilleTV. Toni thanks all of her
Fans ( THE WOLF NATION),Family &
Friends for traveling with her on this
journey.
Champ is what she prefers to be
called off screen. Short for
Champion, her legal and given
last name. Born In Bronx New
York and raised in Mt. Vernon
New York and Washington D.C.
Shaneen is the character she
plays on the hit web series
StudvilleTV now going into its
fourth season after reaching over
9.5 million views on YouTube.
While gaining exposure to the
acting industry she remains
humble and dedicated to learning
and becoming more than just an
amateur actress. While juggling
work, parenthood and preparing
to return to the field to play
Women's Professional Football,
she makes time for rehearsal,
promotional events and
appearances just to give her fans
what they want. She recently
filmed with Atlanta's own Ricky
Smiley as an extra on TV One's
The Rickey Smiley Show and is
scheduled to air sometime in
August. She was also selected to
become a client to a well known
acting/modeling agency in
Atlanta. Champ hopes to
continue her acting career and
bring awareness to television
networks lacking shows that give
real life issues of the LGBT
community.
Faurice was born in Los Angeles
Calif. She has 4 siblings, including
her twin sister. Her mother Linda
has a Medical & Legal
background and her father Sigidi
was a successful musician. Born
to this union of opposites attract.
This explains her personality,
which she describes as the
"Coolest nerd you will ever meet".
She enjoys reading self help and
non conventional philosophy. And
of course her Atlanta and Los
Angeles friends would tell you she
enjoys the night life. Faurice
embarks on new challenges every
year. She uses her birthday July
9th as a launch date. She made
her debut in 2012 when she
performed in the play Lying In
Bed produced by Cole Thomas
and directed by Tee Jay Johnson.
The experience lead to the
casting call of StudvilleTV and the
adventure began. Faurice
believes that life is an adventure.
Her motto is life is a smile, and
when there is no smile create
one.
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Cast
Shawn Taylor as Riley
Shanae Monique as Zoe Brooks
Jordan Spencer as Lydia
Shawn Taylor was born in Boston,
Massachusetts in 1988. Shortly
after, she moved to Providence, RI
until she was 9, then relocated once
again to Atlanta, GA. After moving
to Atlanta, Shawn became active in
various sports and activities
including softball, football, marching
band, martial arts and many others.
After graduating high school, Shawn
went straight to college earning her
Bachelor’s of Science in
Psychology. Likewise, she now
works in the mental health field
along side clinicians, therapists,
doctors and nurses to provide a
better quality of life to disabled
individuals within the Atlanta
community. In her spare time,
Shawn enjoys health and fitness
activities. Walks in the park, hikes in
the mountains, cross fit/garage
training and standard weight lifting.
Shanae was born on November 5, 1990 in the
Bronx, New York; Nae first fell in with the
theatre and dance at a very early age. At the
early age of 5 years old, Shanae started taking
dance lessons at New York's Dance Theatre of
Harlem. Although she captured the eyes of the
instructors because she looked so beautiful,
Shanae had to do things "her way" and chose
not to dance anymore because she didn't want
to learn the fundamental of the craft and just
wanted to dance. From New York to Atlanta,
when Shanae's Mom decided to relocate to the
ATL, in 2000, she quickly enrolled her into
The Alliance Theatre to broaden her
knowledge of theatre and the performing arts,
making her a triple threat. Although Shanae
was in the Chorus in Middle School dance
kept calling her so she put up the mic and
organized a step team. Despite her many
talents, Shanae keeps returning to dance and
has appeared in the videos of the following
artists: Jupes, Redland, Roscoe Dash, T-Pain,
Rasheeda, OMG Girls and KCamp. Shanae
also auditioned for one of her idols Laurieann
(Boom Kat) Gibson's show "Born to
Dance." Although she didn't win, she made it
through the auditions beating out thousands of
other contestants all the way until the
end. Recently, Shanae appeared on Oxygen’s
Bad Girl’s Club. The Bad Girls Show was
only a launching platform that we are using to
catapult Shanae into her career. The show is
not indicative of who Shanae is as a person, as
seen and viewed by thousands of fans who
affectionately calls, her “Nae.” She is a
dynamic, tenacious, intelligent and funny
young woman who is passionate about her
craft ~ acting/dancing/choreography. She also
just completed her first single, “Do it Nae” and
her first video for that single.
These days, you may see her grace your
television screen as an extra or on your
favorite shows ~ Vampire Diaries, The
Originals, Satisfaction, Ride Along 2, The
Game and Halt & Catch Fire as she pursues
her acting career. To give credit to her acting
skills, she just joined the cast of Studville
Season 3. You may even find her performing
her single, hosting a club in your city,
choreographing or dancing in an artist
video. We don't know where we will see Nae
next, but with her "never give up" motto and
“sky’s the limit attitude,” keep a watch out,
there's still more to come and it will be done
"her way" and yes, “the turn up is real!”
Jordan Spencer’s work in the
entertainment field began behind
the scenes as a production
assistant and wardrobe stylist.
Jordan worked closely with award
winning director Little X on the
production of Choclair’s Lets Ride
video. Jordan’s first debut in acting
was as an extra in murder at 1400
starring Wesley Snipes. Jordan
studied at Toronto’s Second City
acting academy as well as at
Toronto’s Art Institute.
Other favorite hobbies including
traveling, dining, bartending,
networking and relaxing.
Shawn became a cast member of
the popular webseries StudvilleTV in
2012.
She was inspired to try out for the
character of “Riley” after meeting
the producer of the show at a party
and being encouraged to audition
for the part. Shawn states that she
only had to make “little effort” to tap
into her “inner Riley,” the character
known for her sarcasm and blunt
remarks. Shawn does not have any
previous acting experience prior to
StudvilleTV, but actors that she
looks up to for guidance and
standard include: Denzel
Washington, Vince Vaughn, Michael
Cera, Will Smith and of course, the
late Stevie J!
As a talent for Holub modeling
agency in Toronto she has been
involved in numerous commercials
such as Honda and Bell Canada.
Jordan’s current talents as an
actress is displayed in the hit web
series Studville TV as Lydia.
Studville TV is filming in Atlanta, GA
and after a prosperous debut is now
in production of Season 2. As well
as being the founder of To Rise
Above, a relationship and career life
coaching organization, Jordan is
also completing her MA in marriage
and family Therapy.
Jordan will make her debut as an
author with her relationship manual
available winter 2014. In Jordan’s
spare time she participates in yoga,
kick boxing and other areas of
physical and personal development.
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Cast
Krystal Moment
as Hope
Krystal Moment is the CEO and sole
creator of K. Moment Productions a
productions company based in
Atlanta founded in 2012. Krystal is
an Actor/Model/Photographer based
in Atlanta, Ga. and has been in the
acting world for about 3 years and at
the tender age of 28 already taking
the acting field by storm featuring in
her first film "Studzmen" Directed by
Onyx Keesha with a leading role as
'Neicy'. Participating in many short
films, webseries and plays around
the city including but not limited to
'Between Women' directed by
Christina Brown and 'For Colored
Girls Who Have Considered Suicide
When The Rainbow Is Enough'
stage play directed by Tyra Schley,
along with being casted for several
up and coming web series, short
films and cameos on popular hit
shows like StudvilleTV and a cohost in a web talk show with Texas
rapper Tex Banga entitled "I'll Drink
2 That". She has also been a voice
for domestic violence survivors by
creating a campaign entitled "I
Choose Me" which is an array of
different video confessionals from
survivors in the community urging
and encouraging others to continue
to love themselves first and to be an
example for others who are dealing
with the hard decisions of possibly
going back to their former abusive
lovers. Directing her first calendar "A
Classy Affair" in 2013 sparked
another flame for the Chicago
native, the drive that is directing
films. Already writing and shooting
her own screenplays and being
brought on for several projects as a
director/producer she is grounding
herself into the film industry and is
making her mark on "black
hollywood" as a go getter and a
focused vision. Watch out for Krystal
Moment you never will know whats
next.
Nina Lauren “Heaven”
as Principal Jackson
Nina Lauren is a true Atlanta native.
This GA Peach loves
acting, modeling,
teaching, music, and adventure!
She has been an indulged person
from a very young age, dabbling in
cheerleading, scholastic
leadership, modeling, the
violin, dancing, and acting!
She can be found in a number of TV
shows and independent films/series.
Nina's dream is to be a successful
actress and entrepreneur, while
maintaining a healthy family one day.
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CREW
Executive Producer
Director
Writer
Sheri Johnson
Tery Wilson
Rob Fox
Due to turbulent romantic experiences and
a host of long term relationships gone bad,
Sheri decided to turn the pain of heartache
into a positive by telling her story, as well
as, her crews to the world. With a burning
desire to show that there are good studs in
the LGBT community, StudvilleTV was
born as the platform to express her
experiences in love, life, friendship, and a
sprinkle of Tomfoolery!
Tery Wilson is a self-taught filmmaker born
in Atlanta, Georgia. She’s a Jane-of-all
trades when it comes to being creative and
has formed her own production company
called IntrygueGraphics Media, LLC with
services including web design, IT support.
Tery started out doing photography but
wanted to venture off into doing something
a little bit more challenging. She loves
movies and thought it would be cool to
learn how to make one.
Rob Fox is the author of the zombie novel
Sheri Johnson takes on the role as
creator, co-writer, sometimes director, and
even boom mic operator on occasions to
help the show move forward. In addition,
Sheri is the Executive Producer of the hit
YouTube web series “StudvilleTV”.
Sheri holds several degrees including a
Bachelors in Communications (USF),
Master’s in Social Science (Troy
University), and continuing education
certificates in web and graphic design
(Kennesaw State). Sheri has gone from
being a firefighter and pro athlete, to
educating youth and coaching. Added to
the list is her current position as
a television show producer (StudvilleTV).
With no formal training in the industry and
a drive to bring her vision to fruition, Sheri
entered the television industry as
an amateur and took amateur actresses to
create something that close to nine million
viewers can relate to. It has been a road of
valuable learning lessons, obstacles, and
sacrifices. Sheri’s future goals include
other projects under her production
company name Signal 20 and formal
training in various aspects of the
entertainment industry.
In 2011, she was the Director of
Photography & editor for a web series
called BetweenWomen season 1 in
Atlanta, Georgia that rained in over 3
million views their first season. However
while working on the web series, she found
herself taking initiative and making crucial
creative decisions and receiving praise
from her peers that watched the show. In
2012, she directed the last 2 episodes of
Between Women herself and begin to get
her feet wet. After that, she felt like she
could conquer anything.
Tery has directed and shot many short
films such as Caretaker, Mental Warfare, A
Delicate Crest and many more films that
has given her great recognition for her
work. In 2015 her shortfilm “A Delicate
Crest” won Best Cinematography, Best
actor and placed top 4 to compete in
Hollywood as a finalist. This is the 3rd year
in a row her shortfilm has placed as a
finalist for CMF Hollywood.
'Z Day is Here' and the sequel "Z Day is
Here: One Year Later", the children's
picture book 'Sometimes I am scared of
Zombies', numerous short stories in
various anthologies, including 'Recess' in
the anthology 'Dead Set: A Zombie
Anthology', and his stand alone short
ghost story 'No More Forgiveness', which
is now also a short film released through
Mile 29 films. Along with writing stories
and novels, he is also an accomplished
screenwriter. His first screenplay 'Ace the
Zombie' has won numerous awards at film
festivals around the country. His Serial
Killer script 'A Man in Desperation' is in
post-production and will be released in
2015. Currently, Rob is writing the
webseries 'StudvilleTV', which will begin
airing its 3rd season in 2015.
Right now, she is working on a feature film
called PUSH and just placed in the top 6
for the 2015 “Team Oscar” nationwide
competition, which is her biggest
accomplishment thus far. She is currently
the Director and one of the editors for the
web series StudvilleTV season 2 & 3 .
You can also check out his webpage for all
things Rob Fox at www.zdayishere.com
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Reviews
“
In the last few years, there have been several web series
created by and/or and starring LGBT-identified black women,
telling the stories of the community in a way that most TV writers
wouldn’t understand. (That’s because it’s still so rare that TV
writers are black or lesbian, much less black lesbians. It’s
maddening.).”
Trish Bendix, AFTER ELLEN
“
today filmmakers are not letting Hollywood stop them
from creating their own shows. Filmmakers such as Sheri
Johnson who are going forth and creating their own lesbian
drama web series. They are giving voice to
those that are rarely seen in Hollywood, Black Lesbians..”
Kelly J the Writer, LIBERTY VOICE
“
it’s a pretty well written show. I especially like it because it
doesn’t treat our lesbian sisters like sidekicks to a straight
character and instead makes them – and their experiences – the
centerpiece of the show (and this is why we need more Black
LGBTQ shows on television) with actual love lives and interests.
Yes, let’s normalize all Black love. That point, along with the fun
storyline (my favorite being the crazy, stalker girlfriend with no
house furniture), is reason enough to tune in as well as give it a
pass for being yet another show about relationships.”
Charing Ball, MADAME NOIR
“
We've seen so many shows on YouTube that are
lackadaisical but StudvilleTV has always been run with
much skill and quality. The artists and production team
have continued to flourish and they are giving us grade A
quality TV! Yes for the stronger acting, mic packs, B
Roll, and boom operator! together a great production.
Kudos to the cast and crew's professional precision!”
GET YOUR LIFE GIRL
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CREDITS
CAST
CREW
Shaneen “Shane”......... Champ Champ
Director.................................................................. Tery Wilson
Riley……………........... Shawn Taylor
Writer..................................................................... Rob Fox
Anise…………….......... Faurice Harley
Exec.Producer....................................................... Sheri Johnson
Co-Writer…………………………………………… Sheri Johnson
Channing...................... Toni Fields
Associate Producer............................................... Sheila E.
Hope.............................. Krystal Moment
Editor..................................................................... Shooter Reel
Zoe Brooks................... Shanae Monique
Director Of Photography....................................... Shooter Reel
Lydia……..................... Jordan Spencer
Art Director............................................................ Tery Wilson
Principal Jackson...........Nina Lauren
Casting Director.................................................... Sheila E./Sheri Johnson
Jessica.......................... Tiffany Phillips
Sound Design........................................................ Tery Wilson
Autumn......................... Netalyah Redd
Production Manager............................................. Sheila E.
Serenity........................ Chevi Carter
First Assistant Director......................................... Shooter Reel
Tatum…….................... Cinque Tang
Script Supervisor................................................... Rob Fox
Logan…....................... Mook Thomas
Sound Recordist.................................................... Shooter Reel
Post-Production Coordinator............................. Tery Wilson/Sheri Johnson
Colorist................................................................ Tery Wilson
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CREDITS
CAST
Shaneen
C R EW
Exec. Producer
sound department
Shooter Reel- recording supervisor
Shooter Reel - boom operator
Champ Champ
Sheri Johnson
Channing
Writer
Toni Fields
Rob Fox
Anise
Director
Faurice Harley
Tery Wilson
Riley
cinematography
Randy Rails - grip
Shawn Taylor
Tery Wilson
Shooter Reel
Shooter Reel - camera operator
Music
music department
Sheri Johnson
Sheri Johnson- featured artists
Tery Wilson - supervising sound editor
visual effects
Tery Wilson
camera and electrical department
Tery Wilson - still photographer
Tery Wilson - assistant camera
Lydia
Jordan Spencer
Zoe Brooks
Shanae Monique
film editing
Hope
Shooter Reel
Tery Wilson
Krystal Moment
Casting
Principal Jackson
Nina Lauren “Heaven”
Sheila E.
Sheri Johnson
Serenity
Art Direction
Chevi Carter
Intrygue Graphics
Logan
Mook Thomas
Tatum
Cinque Tang
Brandi
Set Decoration
Sheila E.
Sheri Johnson
Production Manager
Sheila E.
Melissa Poe
assistant director
Jessica “ Jessie”
Tiffany Phillips
Lindsey
Hafeezah Muhammad
Autumn
Netalyah Redd
Skylar
Cierra Hurd
Tierra
Adrienne Skyy
Shooter Reel