MEET THE CREW... (Full Crew On IMDB.com)
Yolanda Buggs - Writer/Director
Yolanda Buggs is an award winning writer, director and producer with a distinctive narrative voice and cinematic style. Ms. Buggs attended graduate school at the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI), where she received her MFA in Screenwriting. Ms. Buggs began her industry work as a WGA Writer-Trainee on the sitcom, "The Parkers" co-created by Sara Finney-Johnson. While there, Ms. Buggs was entrusted to direct a fresh, new look for the sitcom’s 30- second show open (which can currently be seen in syndication on the B.E.T cable network). Yolanda has worked as an In-house producer for the production company, Nu-Opp, Inc. While there, Ms. Buggs line-produced the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Annual Hoodie Awards, a live, multi-camera celebrity awards show in Las Vegas hosted by Steve Harvey and executive produced by Rushion McDonald. After Ms. Buggs left Nu-Opp, she spent some time working on a number of reality television shows for: The WB, B.E.T., TV-One and Edmonds Entertainment under the direction of Tracey Edmonds. Yolanda was a co-producer and director on the original web series, "The PuNanny Diaries" where she was honored in the 2011 LA WebFest with an “Outstanding Directing in a Dramedy Series” Award. Through her production company, Buggsy Productions, Inc., Ms. Buggs has created and executive produced a web series entitled, "Kid Justice," which was honored with an “Outstanding Producing in a Reality Series” Award in the 2013 LA Web Fest. Additionally, Ms. Buggs has written, produced and directed several shorts, tv shows, music videos and PSA’s. Yolanda also teaches film and screenwriting to youth and adults in and around the metro Los Angeles areas. Website: YolandaBuggs.com |
Andretta Hamilton - Producer
Andretta Hamilton is a seasoned filmmaker and founder of BroadMind Entertainment. Most recently, she line-produced the documentary film "AMEN: The Life and Music of Jester Hairston." She also line-produced the independent feature "Indelible" starring: Rosalyn Coleman (The Piano Lesson), Tristan Wilds (The Secret Life of Bees, HBO’s The Wire), Roger Guenveur Smith (American Gangster, Malcolm X, Do the Right Thing) and Ann Dowd (The Notorious Bettie Page, Garden State). Andretta’s other production credits include: The N Word, winner of a Peabody Award; Two Hour Tour, a reality series for the Disney Channel, A. Philip Randolph: For Jobs and Freedom, an award-winning feature length documentary film for PBS produced by WETA-TV; Breakthrough: The Changing Face of Science in America, a six-part documentary series for PBS; The Great Depression, the Emmy award-winning series for PBS; the Civil Rights Video Wall for the Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles; the PBS series Dancing; In Search of the Sacred for the Smithsonian Institution; and Men of Vision, a video exhibit for the Boston Museum of Afro-American History. Prior to starting BroadMind Entertainment, Andretta worked for Walt Disney Studios in the Telefilms Division. She has also worked with the American Film Market for the last fifteen years. She has a BA from Harvard University and a MFA from the University of Southern California Peter Stark Motion Picture Producing Program. Website: IMDB.com |
Bill Cobbs - Executive Producer
Wilbert “Bill” Cobbs is an American film and television actor who's been working in Hollywood for over 40 years. His first professional acting role was in "Ride a Black Horse" at the Negro Ensemble Company. As a veteran actor, Bill has starred in over 160 television programs and movies. Some of his most notable recent film appearances include: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Oz, The Great and Powerful and The Muppets. Additional film projects include: Star Trek: Enterprise, The Morgue, Rugrats, Random Hearts, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Hope Floats, Air Bud, Ghosts of Mississippi, That Thing You Do!, Demolition Man, The Bodyguard, New Jack City, Cotton Club and so many more. Some of his television appearances include: Go On, The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Drew Carey Show, I’ll Fly Away, The Others and JAG. "As Evil Does" will mark Bill Cobbs’ Executive Producer debut. Website: IMDB.com |
Carolyn Ray - Executive Producer
Carolyn Ray has been hanging around industry people for the last 28 years. She has often wondered how best to be a strong patron of the arts. Her entry into producing in the film industry marks her fourth career turn. Her father, Bill, always told her that she could be great at whatever she chose. "As Evil Does" is worthy of all of her criteria for support. Carolyn is thrilled to embark on her newest adventure of making films. Her exceptional business acumen and ability to reinvent herself will serve her well as she expands her skills of film-making, where "As Evil Does" will mark her Executive Producer debut.
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Tony Davis - Executive Producer
Tony Davis is a bi-coastal Actor, Singer, Producer, from Washington DC. He went to West Virginia University on a full music scholarship. Tony has perfromed on Broadway and as background singer for several R&B artists which included Gerald Levert. Tony has appeared in film and television shows which included "The Parkers." Tony Davis has been a producer for the NAACP Awards for the last eight years.
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Kesha Robertson - Executive Producer
Dr. Kesha Robertson is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist. She is currently a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a member of the Fortbend Medical Society. Her current passion is in teen and adolescent health. She one day hopes to establish a Centering Pregnancy Program for pregnant teens in the Richmond/Rosenberg area.
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Dorian Missick - Producer
Dorian Missick is a high-profile actor working in commercial, television and film projects. Most recently Dorian has been seen in the new smash AMC television series "Better Call Saul." On the big screen, Dorian has recently been seen in the big budget remake of "Annie." Additionally, Dorian also starred in the TV show "Southland" on TNT. He has a long list of independent film credits, including work with independent black female film maven, Ava Duvernay and has worked on several web series including The PuNanny Diaries. The latter was produced by the writer/director of this project, Yolanda Buggs. Dorian has a great social media profile and is plugged in to the independent film scene. Dorian will also serve as a Producer on "As Evil Does." Website: IMDB.com |
Priscilla Leona Horne - Associate Producer
Priscilla Leona is a Producer, Executive Producer, Director, Writer, Actress, Plus-Size Model, Television and Radio Host. Her journey began on the East coast working many years in Community Theatre. After receiving her degree in Business Administration/Marketing, she decided she wanted to pursue a career as a Producer in film, television and radio and moved to California. Upon her arrival in Los Angeles, Priscilla entered and graduated from the film extension program at UCLA. Her education, experience, work ethic, talent, positive perspective and charismatic traits paved the path that led to her to work with professionals in the entertainment industry such as: Jane Lynch, David Schwimmer, Danny DeVito, Eric Stoltz, Daryl Hannah, Fred Savage, Mark Harmon, Maximilian Schell, Peisha McPhee, Michael Orland, CeCe Peniston, Brely Evans, Ernest Thomas, Bill Duke and so many more. Recently, Priscilla Leona was honored to become a multi-award winner for her work as Producer on the web series "Kid Justice" and be Associate Producer on the multi-award winning short film "Our Father" screened at the Cannes Film Festival. |
Additional Crew (IMDB.COM)...
Jeannine Fisher (Casting Director)
Mark Austin (Cinematographer)
Vali Tirsoga (Production Designer)
Toi Juan Shannon (Editor)
David Watkins (Composer)
Dante Weaver (Production Manager)
Wesley Johnson (1st Assistant Cameraman)
Isayiah Evans (Hair/Make Up Artist)
Mia Moore (Casting Associate)
Tyrone Fisher (Casting Assistant)
Sunny Fuller (Voice Over Talent)
Mark Austin (Cinematographer)
Vali Tirsoga (Production Designer)
Toi Juan Shannon (Editor)
David Watkins (Composer)
Dante Weaver (Production Manager)
Wesley Johnson (1st Assistant Cameraman)
Isayiah Evans (Hair/Make Up Artist)
Mia Moore (Casting Associate)
Tyrone Fisher (Casting Assistant)
Sunny Fuller (Voice Over Talent)