While on a date, a comedians hidden chronic illness is severely triggered putting his life and newfound romance at risk. Based on true events.
Sickle cell disease, is a hereditary blood disorder that produces an abnormal hemoglobin (oxygen) in the red blood cells. Causing the red blood cells to be rigid and shaped like a "C" or sickle, the shape from which the disease takes its name. Sickle cells can get stuck and block blood flow, causing severe pain and infections. Complications of sickle cell disease occur because the sickled cells block blood flow to specific organs. Approximately 70,000 to 100,000 African Americans and Latinos have sickle cell disease.
is an unfiltered glimpse of the physical, and mental challenges associated with Sickle Cell and how hilarious they can be. After meeting on social media LA based comic Snow (29) is in the blissful, budding stage of dating Cali Rose (27) but hides from her his chronic illness. While on a date things heat up, severely triggering his condition forcing Snow to confront his fears and come clean to Cali or risk losing their newfound romance.
Originally from Compton, J. Snow is an L.A. Based stand-up comic, writer, actor, and director. He began working in entertainment shortly after he was denied entry into Los Angeles Film School because well, that sh*t was too expensive. Soon after, he began writing, directing and acting in comedy sketches on his popular YouTube channel JSnowPro (115k Subs). Over thirty million views and several years later, Snow has appeared on MTV2’s ADDTv, and MTV2's Joking Off. He's written for and produced shows on BET, VH1, MTV, and more. He most recently wrote, directed, and starred in his short film FLAWD. official selection for the Pan African Film Festival 2020.
DERAY DAVIS is best known for his role as Ray-Ray the Hustle Guy in the two Barbershop films. He's also had roles in numerous films such as Semi-Pro, 21 Jump Street, All Eyez on Me, and Meet the Blacks. Davis appeared on several skits on Kanye West's first two albums, "The College Dropout" and "Late Registration", mostly impersonating comedian Bernie Mac. He has also hosted the game show Joking Off on MTV/MTV2. Davis is currently hosting the revived version of Hip Hop Squares, which airs on VH1 and is executive produced by rapper Ice Cube.
LAMORNE MORRIS is an American actor, comedian, and TV personality, best known for his performance as ‘Winston Bishop’ in the ‘Fox’ series ‘New Girl.’ He has also hosted game shows such as the ‘Cartoon Network’ series ‘BrainRush.’ He has been part of ‘Valley of the Boom,’ the 2019 docudrama miniseries on ‘National Geographic.’ Besides working on TV, he has acted in films such as ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut,’ ‘Yesterday,’ ‘Game Night,’ and the unreleased film Bloodshot.
VITA ESPERANÇA AMORE is a filmmaker, and creative director, who aspires to powerfully impact the masses with thought-provoking subject matter via multimedia. With a degree in Visual & Performing Arts Studies from the University of Southern California, Vita has earned numerous awards for her film work. She produced the short film 'MASKS,' which won Official Selection & Outstanding Drama at the 13th Annual NBCUNIVERSAL Short Film Festival, DC Black Film Festival and many more.
Writer / Director……………………………Jay Snow
Executive Producers…………… Lamorne Morris, Anthony “Deray” Davis, Jay Snow
Producer…………………………..Vita Esperança Amore
Director of Photography………..Oliver Lukacs
CAST
Snow……..Jay Snow
Cali……..Shantelle Cuevas
Krystal……..Ariel Brown
Jaq……..Chinedu Unaka
Hospital Guy……..RJ Haynes
Hospital Girl……..Cailyn Mcntire
Receptionist……..Carol Kaufman
Comedy Host……..Tristina Lee
CREW
First Assistant Director………....Taylor Maxwell
Second Assistant Director……..Breanna Heard
Associate Producer……………….Devin Taylor
Production Assistants…………..Amanuel Richards, Damien Thurmon, Brandon Cumby, Ronald Jackson, Dan Giles
Key Grips………………………….Alexander Kennison, Mary Ma
Grip / Swing…………………………….Chi Min, Carina Marquez, Alexander Kennison, Gabriela Perez
Gaffers………………………..Chi Min, Vincent Ling, Marcin Banasiak
Wardrobe Stylist………………...Kayla Bell
Wardrobe Assistant…………….Imari Scott-Cheathman
Key Hair & Make-Up………….... Elyse Thomas
Production Designer…………….Jenell Raye
Production Sound…………….Kyle Deahazo
Post Sound Services….MelodyGun Group
Sound Supervisor & Studio Manager …..Hamed Hokamzadeh
Supervising Sound Editor …...Thomas Ouziel
Sound Editor & Sound Designer …...Sean Evans
Original Music…………………….Sebastian Cardano
Editor……………………………….Zekun Mao, Jay Snow, Josh Awad
Catering……..IT Catering
Lighting Equipment …. Hitmaker Media
