Current Projects

Have a gripe with a someone and want to get paid to settle it in court? We are looking for fun stories for a new court show being shot in OHIO. 

• Job: Other

Calling all IMPROV COMEDIANS tired of being stuck in QUARANTINE! The producing team at Upward Media Partners, Walter Richardson and Kathy Berardi (Golden Arm, The Most Interesting Developer In the World, Red Clip Video-Branded Shorts for Business, Stew, A Peacock-Feathered Blue, Forgive Us Our Transgressions) are conducting an online casting call for a short form mockumentary series that will be 100% shot remote from each performer’s individual location through user-generated content and online video conferencing. Read on for details about the show premise and how to be considered.

The pilot episode of the new series will feature a diverse set of characters who join an online support group for people who are stuck in quarantine, on lockdown, live alone and “feel” they’re having the experience of being haunted by a ghost in their home. And this online support group IS their last hope for sanity, connection and to share what’s happening with the ONLY other people who will actually believe them because they’re experiencing the same! 

Fun outtakes of mockumentary hauntings, crazy group support therapy tactics and improv will drive this quarantine comedy short-form series. 

Online/remote shoot of pilot will take place in June; with casting in May and digital distribution plans in progress. 

- Project is seeking a cast of 4 improv comedians to join the show as online support group members. Aspiring + experienced comedians are encouraged to either share their reel of funniest moments shot on video (several links to online or social media clips are fine to share); or comedians who do not have available samples can also request details on creating and submitting a 60-90 second video audition based on an improv prompt from the show’s premise.

• Job: Web Series

• Job: Other

Casting talent for original content for a YouTube channel including some short scripted mini dramas as well as website content and promotional videos. Be upbeat and enthusiastic. The videos will be fun and educational mini-dramas. Each tells a short story or is promotional for something on our website. Some of the other videos may include talking about fun facts related to a film i.e. 'The Wizard of Oz' or 'The Parent Trap'. Videos will be self-filmed.

NOTE: You will be submitting videos that we will edit and use for the Youtube channel and social media.

• Job: Web Series

THIS STORY FOLLOWS THE LIVES OF A FREED SLAVES CHOIR WHO SING ALL OVER THE WORLD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR SCHOOL, FISK UNIVERSITY DURING A RACIAL WAR.

• Job: Feature

Talenture is an Agency that specializes in Livestreaming Hosts. We are currently partnering up with the fastest growing mobile Livestreaming platform.

Our broadcasters have the potential of making $500(minimum) - $20k a month. You get paid through gifts received in the app plus a salary bonus.

As a verified official host, you will be paid based on how much gifts you receive and hours you put in. Get paid to be you! Work on social media, make money and build your following by broadcasting from your phone!

CASTING:

Males and Females ages 18+

Must be social, outgoing, relatable with a great personality. Bonus points if you have a talent to share on the platform! Ex: Dancers, Singer, Actors, Models, Comedians, Fitness Instructors, Makeup Artists, etc.

*30 hours and 15 days required every month and a 30 minute audition

(2 Hrs a Day Max)

The more gifts you get, the higher bonus you’ll get. If interested we will send over the pay tier. If you have any questions or are interested, feel free to submit:

Your Instagram username

If you’ve streamed before

Skills you plan to stream

A photo

• Job: Web Series

This is a short film about a Malagasy immigrant, working in Napa Valley to send money back to her family in Madagascar.

More background info, this is planed to have some french and maybe Malagasy language in it. This was inspired by my family as when I was young I watched my parents immigrate from Madagascar, to the heart of Napa Valley. This part of the story focuses on the struggle of finding a connection back home (leaving family behind) and working hard (without an education) just to send money back to take care of their family.

• Job: Short Film

This film is about a young boy named Shawn who is a very intelligent and gifted person. He is also a shy kid but very skilled in martial arts. Shawn became the youngest person to enroll at a university because of his intelligence. His parents lived in Grand Rapids and his learning how to become independent at a young age. However, there is a mean stubborn woman named Debbie who is very jealous of Shawn and the relationships people have with him. Debbie is thinking about fighting Shawn. Shawn must confront or avoid Debbie's behavior.

Never Give Up

By

Dion Avery Jr.

Into:

Int. OLD MAIN - WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL - DAY

Debbie and her friend are in a hallway of Old Main having a personal conversation. Debbie lashes out about her struggles and failures in schools and explains why she wants to get rid of Shawn, a gifted kid, skilled in martial arts, and the youngest one to enroll in college.

STUDENT

Hey Debbie, how are classes going?

Debbie answers the student’s question with anger and embarrassment.

Debbie

I am really struggling right now! I am not doing so well in most of my classes, I am in student debt, and my parents are now divorced! Everything is falling apart right now.

Student

Oh no Debbie, I am sorry to hear that! What is your least favorite class or which one are you doing worse in?

Debbie

Statistics! The only class we have together.

Student

Oh yeah! Do you know this really intelligent kid named Shawn?! He sits like two rows in front of us! You can probably ask him for help! I mean, the kid is so smart! I don’t know where he gets that from. I heard he doesn’t have to pay for college.

Debbie loses her temper and pushes her friend a little.

Debbie

Why does everybody have to talk about Shawn all the damn time?! It’s always about him! At least he doesn’t have to worry about student loans and struggling in school! I am sick of hearing his name!

The student feels Debbie’s jealousy and anger.

Student

Jesus, Debbie I am sorry! You didn’t have to do that! I was just saying you could ask him for help. You even sometimes tease him and harass him after class every damn day. Why?

Debbie

Look, I don’t care! All I know is that he gets out of one of his classes around noon. I have been watching him. I have a plan for his ass!

Student

Why are you being like this?! What are you saying?! Are you jealous of the kid?! He’s just a kid Debbie! We all have our faults and failures but that doesn’t mean going after the kid!

Debbie

I don’t care, I have been hearing his damn name and people always talk about how smart he is! I have a business to take care of! Keep this between us. I will be downstairs until late noon waiting for him to get out of his class!

As Debbie walks away, the student notices a knife in her back pocket.

CONTINUED

CONTINUED

Student

Oh Shit! I have to get Shawn. Should I tell the police or anybody else? No, I have to keep this to myself because I promised Debbie! I have to tell Shawn though! I need to wait outside for him!

Scene 1: Stranger

EXT. OLD MAIN - WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL - DAY

As Shawn walked out of the old main building, the student ran towards Shawn immediately in a panic mode.

STUDENT

Hey Shawn!

Shawn looks merely confused and wonders why the student looks so worried.

SHAWN

Hey, what’s wrong?

STUDENT

Do you know Debbie? The lady who sits next to me, two rows behind you? You might want to get the police or somebody! I think she wants to hurt you. She’s always been jealous of you since the beginning of the semester!

Shawn is scared and threatened by this message.

SHAWN

“I didn’t do anything to her though. She is the one that teases me after statistics class, I am confused!”

STUDENT

“Where are you headed?”

SHAWN

“To my dorm.”

STUDENT

“You want me to walk you to the residence hall to keep you safe? You should get somebody for help!

SHAWN

“No thank you and no cops! I should be fine.”

STUDENT

What?!! Look, just be careful and be on high alert! You should tell somebody kid!

The student walks away and Shawn continues to walk to his dorm.

EXT. OLD MAIN & TOWERS RESIDENCE HALL - WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - DAY

Shawn walks down W. Avenue and waits for the light to turn in order for him to walk across to the street to go to the Towers residence hall. As he waits, Debbie walks out the door and slowly

CONTINUED

CONTINUED:

approaches Shawn. Shawn turns around cautiously and sees Debbie. He turns back around, the light turns, and he walks down the street. As Shawn continues to walk, he stops and turns around. Debbie stopped as well and gave Shawn a mean look. Shawn finally realized that the woman following him is his enemy. He decides to run as fast as he can to his dorm, Debbie went the other way. As soon as Shawn reached the tower, Debbie was already at the front door. Shawn’s heart jumped and got frightened quickly. Shawn backs up to the area of grass and a couple of small trees. Debbie approaches him slowly while holding her belt buckle. Although Shawn is scared, it is time for him to defend himself.

EXT. TOWERS RESIDENCE HALL - WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - DAY

Part 1: Debbie approaches Shawn while rubbing her nose. Debbie and Shawn walk in circles three times. Shawn puts his fist up. Five seconds later, Debbie kicks him in the face. Shawn shakes it off, then Debbie smiles. Debbie fakes Shawn and kicks him in the nuts. Debbie high kicks Shawn in the head and sidekicks him in the stomach. Debbie fakes Shawn, does a fly kick towards his head, and knocks him to the ground. Debbie stomps Shawn twice on the chest but the 3rd time, Shawn rolls over and gets back up.

Part 2: Debbie does a spin kick over Shawn's head, Shawn dodges, but Debbie spin kicks him in the stomach. Debbie kicks him on the ground five times and dropkicks him twice in the stomach. Debbie tries to stomp him in the stomach, but Shawn rolls over and gets back up. Debbie kicks him over his head twice, but Shawn dodges them. Debbie tries to kick him in the side, but Shawn grabs her leg and takes her to the wall. Debbie screams and knee kicks him twice. Shawn punches her in the face twice and grabs her face. Debbie kicks him off the wall, knee kicks him five more times, then Shawn grabs her leg, and takes her to the ground. Shawn punches her in the face twice, but Debbie kicks him from side to side in the face and kicks him off. They got back up.

Part 3: Shawn punches and kicks her several times and takes her to the ground. Debbie gets back up and rubs her nose. Debbie does a flying scissor kick which takes down Shawn and they both fell down. While on the ground, Debbie kicks him in the stomach and they got back up. Shawn punches Debbie in the face twice. Debbie sidekicks him in the face, Shawn tries to block, but he gets knocked to the ground. Shawn is unconscious.

Final Part: As Shawn slowly gets up, Debbie screams, charges Shawn, and knee kicks him in the face. Debbie kicks his arm away, kicks him in the stomach five times. Shawn rolls over. Debbie stomps on him six times. After that, Debbie puts her boot on his neck to choke him. Ten seconds later, Shawn punches her ankle and breaks loose. Debbie tries to dropkick Shawn, but Shawn grabs her leg and takes her to the ground. Debbie screams. Shawn gets her in a headlock from behind to put her to sleep. Debbie bites his arm, but Shawn puts his hand over her mouth. After that, Shawn slowly puts her to sleep. Shawn confronted his bully victoriously.

EXT. TOWERS RESIDENCE HALL WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL - DAY

Shawn gets up slowly, while Debbie is knocked out on the ground, he barely grabs his backpack and continues to walk to his dorm.

END

Director, Producer, & writer: Dion Avery 

Shawn Clothing & Props: Hoodie, jeans, tennis shoes, shirt, and backpack

Debbie Clothing & Props: Jean Jacket, Jeans, timberland boots, t shirt, and backpack

Location: Old Main and Towers Residence Hall on Wayne State University Campus 

Parking: $1 hour, will be provided 

Travel Expenses: $50-$100 gift card and pizza(free meals)

• Job: Short Film

Hey, I'm on a YouTube show on Magic America USA! I play James McNally and a lot of other roles! We are currently casting for it! We send a script through gmail then people just film their lines then send it to Magic America USA! 

We are currently casting for our hit YouTube series! We will let you get any part! 

• Job: TV

We are filming our 4th Summer movie this summer! It's called Ways To Be Wicked and it's in the That Revenge movie series! Filmed in Ohio!!

We make movies only on Magic America USA'S YouTube! 

• Job: Film