Tag Archives: F4YL Characters

Oct282013

Posted in F4YL Blog

Executive Producer/Director, Bryan Bachar, Director of Photography on Bay Area Union Project

Our executive producer/director Bryan Bachar is currently collaborating on a major Bay Area production.  We currently are not able to give out too many details.  But we can say it is a union project and that B is working as a director of photography.  Plus, several of our F4YL cast members are also acting in the production.  Good stuff!
The executive producer of the project is looking for actors for two upcoming projects of his as well.  Both are union eligible.  SO, if you’re an actor looking to get union cred, holler at us here at F4YL/one studios.  We can send the good word and get you on radar down the line.
Oh, and here’s a link to the mentioned project’s Facebook page…..  🙂
https://www.facebook.com/pages/8-The-Series/167042860123161?fref=ts

 

– The one studios crew

 

Aug182013

Posted in F4YL News & Announcements • F4YLMovie.com Content

New F4YL Character Post – Grace Justice

We just posted a new character bio on the character of Grace Justice.  Check it out under the Characters page!  And be sure to peep the rest of the current character bios on F4YLMovie.com, as well as soooo much more!

http://www.f4ylmovie.com/characters/

 

– The one studios crew

 

May82014

Posted in F4YL Cast

Aaron Joseph Griggs

Aaron Joseph Griggs is a multi-talented young man beyond his years, having ambitions in acting, dance and sports.  Many words can describe this success driven lad, but just a few are captivating, charming and determined.  An example of his drive would be how after living in Texas for two years, he decided to return to California to pursue his entertainment dreams.

The youthful Mr. Griggs is now attending Pinkerton Middle School, where he is the quarterback for the Wolf Pack football team.  The sky is the limit, but Aaron already has determined that when he grows up he either wants to play in the NFL or become a police officer….both honorable goals indeed!  His passion for sport allows him to demonstrate well his personal mantra to always strive to be the best, no matter what challenges might lay ahead.  Although Aaron has a lot on his plate, his academics always come first, and he takes pride in the work that he does.

Aaron really enjoyed his role in Fight 4 Your Life, for which he was able to conjure emotions from his own life experiences to really connect with his character.

 

“I lost my dad tragically six years ago.  He was my hero and now that I am older, I always try to protect my mom,” says Aaron.

 

Through such tough times and obstacles Aaron has become a stronger person, much like F4YL‘s main character Fleet Blackwood does throughout the diversity he faces throughout Fight 4 Your Life.  It’s amazing how much alike the two actually are!

Aaron is looking forward to seeing how the movie turns out, and is very happy to have had the opportunity to play a role in this exciting project, which has such an incredible cast.  Fight 4 Your Life might be Aaron’s first official film project, but he is just getting started.  His talent, charisma and passion will take him very far, not only in this industry, but also in life.  And we here at one studios look forward to watching this amazing young man grow and mature!

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

Sep122013

Posted in F4YL Cast

Jarita Givens

Jarita Givens has played in various short film roles throughout her career.  Her first background role in a major featured film was for HBO’s Hemingway and Gellhorn (2012), portraying a nurse in a scene with Academy Award® winner Nicole Kidman.

Jarita has worked with one studios on several other projects, including the short films In the End and Close Your Eyes.  Close Your Eyes was a made as a part of the 2013 Sacramento 48 Hour Film Festival and is currently being reworked into it’s final form.  In the End is presently in post-production and is slated to be finished by the end of the year, when it will then be entered into various film festivals.

Fight 4 Your Life marks Jarita’s first prime role in a feature film, for which she plays Fleet’s loving mother.  She is extremely excited about F4YL and has been noted several times saying:

 

“This is going to be a really good movie.  I just know it!“

 

You’re enthusiasm and dedication towards the project is very much appreciated Jarita.  Thanks for being a part of it, as well as so many other of our films!

 

– The one studios crew

 

May82014

Posted in F4YL Cast

Gregory Young

Gregory Young began stage performances in 2007 and has completed numerous shows that include well known stage productions, such as Fiddler on the Roof, Diary of Anne Frank, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Bus Stop.  Local original productions have been sandwiched in between, usually comedic in nature, with Mr. Young having played a Russian Ski Dance Coach and a Barney Fife-like local sheriff.

2013 was a big year for Gregory.  He portrayed Mr. Keller in the Miracle Worker, replacing the original cast character in only 10 days preparation.  He also partook in a stage performance of The Crucible at the Harris Center for the Arts, playing the role of Mr. Cheevers in the well known play.

It was also in 2013 Gregory was cast to play the character of Mr. Jenkins in Fight 4 Your Life.  He has been nothing but a joy to work with, extending his hand to help beyond just acting in his role, having been a huge help behind the scenes as well.  one studios is forever thankful to have met this talented actor, who recently had a small role in a short film we did for the 2014 Sacramento 48 Hour Film Festival.  The film is called Brownie Points, and Gregory did a fine job.

Without a doubt, we look forward to working more with Mr. Young.  We know much is to come from this awesome dude!

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

 

Sep132013

Posted in F4YL Cast

Edwin Johnson

Edwin Johnson is a veteran of the United States Air Force and has modeled locally, acted and performed background work in major and local films and video such as The Scorpion King, American Me and Dragonfly.  He’s also danced on Soul Train in Los Angeles and has been playing the drums since he was 15 years old.  Edwin loves to play basketball and volleyball and other team sports.  Another worthy notation is that Mr. Johnson was the Vice-President of Forum for People of Color (FPOC), a local non-profit based in Sacramento that held an annual International Fair that showcased Sacramento County’s diverse cultures and raised funding for local charities and County organizations such as WEAVE, Meals on Wheels, Women’s Empowerment, TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter) and others.

Edwin has worked as a volunteer in the Sacramento community for Voter Registration, the Olympic and NCAA Track and Field trials, the Dream Street and Rebuilding Together housing projects, the Great American River Cleanup, the Sacramento County Homeless Count, Rebuilding McKinley Park and more.  Always on the move, he has been instrumental in media and community outreach, fundraising and recruiting entertainment.  This highly selfless man believes in empowering individuals to achieve their goals and dreams and is devoted to helping people and animals less fortunate than others.

The role Edwin plays in Fight 4 Your Life is challenging and physical.  He has shown nothing but commitment towards the character, capturing director Bryan Bachar’s eye from the start.  We are lucky to have him.  For more information on Edwin, you can find him on SF Casting or Facebook.

 

– The one studios crew

 

Sep152013

Posted in F4YL Cast

Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson is a twenty-seven year old aspiring actor and online video host for Synthesis Magazine, as well as his own YouTube channel, Video Matt Presents.  This energetic and extremely positive media entrepreneur is ecstatic to be a part of Fight 4 Your Life.  Matt says:

 

“Working on Fight 4 Your Life was such a blast cause not only was I coming together with other creative individuals who love filmmaking in the Northern California Valley, but I was able to be apart of a film project that has a killer story and a lot of potential to be seen by many people.  I feel like everyday I have to fight to get one step closer at achieving my own goals regardless if I’m in a cage or not.  So I feel like Fight 4 Your Life has a positive message we all can relate to, and that’s keep fighting for what you believe, no matter what your personal ring or cage might be.”

 

Matt’s excitement towards F4YL is addicting.  He’s brought with him not simply a passionate mindset, but also an excellent overall attitude.  We thank Matt for his continued commitment towards F4YL and wish him the best in his own adventures.  To keep up with Matt, follow him on Twitter and visit his YouTube channel.  Both links are below…

www.twitter.com/videomattisback

www.youtube.com/videomattpresents

 

– The one studios crew

 

Sep152013

Posted in F4YL Cast

Lorenzo ‘Hitman’ Thornton

Born and raised in California, Robert Lorenzo Thornton has been doing standup comedy for about 22 years now, and is one of the best-undiscovered talents in the business.  Born in Northern California and raised by a single mom, he was exposed to music, pro-wrestling, 80’s & 90’s genre of entertainment, with a special interest in martial arts, dancing and theater.

Performing has been in his blood since the day he was born, from school plays, talent shows, to dancing on a local television teen dance show in Sacramento.  His first stand up performance wasn’t even in a comedy club; it was in Northern California Junior High and High Schools.  Starting at the age of 18 with a local chapter in Sacramento called Friday Night Live, which promoted awareness to teens against doing drugs, drinking and driving.

After several years of this, developing his act, he ventured to comedy clubs.  His raw-dawg, in your face, take no prisoners style makes you sit up and take notice.  At the same time being very multi-dimensional, it is hard to put him in a category.  He delivers an unpredictable performance.  You will never see him coming that is why he is the . . .HITMAN.

Lorenzo became a part of Fight 4 Your Life by way of working on a past project with director of photography Jeremy Guinn, producer Alonzo Chism and director Bryan Bachar.

 

“Lorenzo was originally scheduled to play a different role in F4YL.  But when we needed him to take on the much larger role of the eccentric Dark Oaks gang leader Black Leavz, he rose to the challenge, demonstrating with badass-ness his professionalism, experience and skill.  A previous part he played in a short we did earlier this year kind of fell into his lap by peculiar circumstance as well.  I’m beginning to think the heavens are at work here.  It’s funny how things work out.”                  

– Bryan Bachar / Director of F4YL

 

We are truly thankful to have the Hitman.  He is a vital part of Fight 4 Your Life!  For more on Lorenzo, check out his site here.

 

– The one studios crew

 

Sep122013

Posted in F4YL Cast

Devon Stump

Devon Stump has been a free runner for four years, and a practitioner of martial arts for twice as long.  On top of that he has spent most of his life on motorcycles or under the hood of a car.

Near the end of college, he was determined to find a line of work that would allow him to incorporate his many, adrenaline fueled hobbies.  This path eventually led him into pursuing a career in stunt work, and is making his feature film debut in Fight 4 Your Life.

Be on the look out for much more of Devon’s work in the future!

 

– The one studios crew

 

Sep122013

Posted in F4YL Cast

Neketia Brown

Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Neketia Brown moved to California with her mother at the age of 12.  As a child, she knew that the performing arts was her true passion, and began performing in numerous stage plays and musicals.  Since then, Neketia has appeared in numerous film projects and countless commercials and national print ads.  In addition, she covers urban entertainment news for The Hub Magazine and has hosted several red carpet events, including the BET Music Awards and the BET Music Matters Tour.

Neketia believes that to whom much is given, much is required and strives to illustrate the importance of never compromising her integrity to get ahead in this game.  With the gift that God has given her and her tenacious spirit, she truly represents excellence or nothing at all!

one studios is estatic to have Neketia be a part of Fight 4 Your Life.  She represents the undying passion this film is all about!  Be sure to check out here YouTube channel here.

 

– The one studios crew