Virtues
OF
habit
Crew
Director
Kevin J Medlin is not only the director but he is also the executive Producer of "Virtues of habit" Kevin is a New York native whom personally knows the struggle in the black communities. He Was Born in New York City. He understood at a young age to fend for himself as a homeless teen dealing with a drug addicted parent.
Kevin Found a way out of the vicious cycle by finishing high school and putting himself through college . He has a degree in Political science / Pre Law. He is a Actor, Director and Producer. Kevin fought through the hardships and struggles only to direct this film which is near and dear to his heart.
Email: Kevin J Medlin
Writer
Sindy Ashby is also a native New Yorker who came to America at the age of 4 years old from the caribbean Island Grenada, West Indies. She grew up with both parents whom eventually split by the time she turned 13. This film hits close to home for sindy as well. Her need to also be an executive producer is very important as she needs the community to understand what needs to change to save black children. She has a BA in Psychology.
Email: Sindy Ashby
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Producer
Jaliisa Williams
Jaliisa Williams was born March 22nd in Manhattan, New York she currently resides in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Harlem and fell in love with film, theater, fashion and music. At the age of 4 she began performing for her mother at home writing little skits and having fashion shows. In her preteens she joined a singing group where she wrote all the songs and Jaliisa also won three different beauty pageants in her preteens. By the time she got to high school she completely developed her writing craft and wrote, produced and directed 3 plays. After high school Jaliisa was in high demand to write projects for other people so she skipped college and started ghostwriting. Then in 2012 she started her own production company Jaliisa Williams Entertainment. She released two books in 2013 Love Is Life and Teach Me My ABC's in 2014 she put on her first theater production under her company The Double Wedding. Her next stage play Irreplaceable opened Nov. 2015 in New York and had rave reviews. Her third book I Didn't Wake Up Like This will be released February 2016. She is also the co-owner of several successful businesses outside of the entertainment industry.
Email: Jaliisa Williams
Casting Director
Bonnie Pettiford
Far beyond her memory reaches, Bonnie has had a deep ardor for “the arts.” Serving as her family’s source of entertainment, Bonnie’s spirit came alive whenever she would emulate film/tv characters for her immediate “audience.” Not yet fully defining this feeling, she tried her hand in most things artistic: joining her schools’ drama department, working with several local theatre companies and landing roles in many school and community productions.
She became fond of several jobs that were done behind the scenes that helped plays and movies to become successful. She noticed that if she was not doing something related to acting, theater or the entertainment industry, there was something missing in her and she felt empty as if she was just going through the motions. Bonnie was certain she had a calling within this creative field. Continuing her journey towards her passion, she attended Old Dominion University majoring in Communications & Theatre Arts and got involved heavily in all aspects of theatre. Her tenacity for her passion led her to an accomplishing internship with the well-known Studio Center under the Voice Talent Director. Upon graduation, Bonnie was immediately hired as the Voice Talent Coordinator at Studio Center, Va. Beach. Here at Studio Center, her niche in the industry was born. Soon after her faith move to Atlanta, Ga., she was eager to make her name as a casting director. Getting her feet into several types of casting: finding talent for theatre, fashion shows, promo events, commercials and film.
Bonnie has provided casting services for Monique Shaw Productions, Spencer Communications, G-Visuals and several other well-known marketing, production companies and artists like Janelle Monae, and Zaytoven. Bonnie’s love for her craft is still undying and she plans to continue living her passion in the arts no matter what the calling.
Email: Bonnie Pettiford
Editor/sound
The Cubed Effect, LLC
Videography & Photography
The Cubed Effect, LLC is a video and photo production company originating in Brooklyn with a team of skilled videographers and photographers offering creative techniques to each and every single production. Our goal is to capture our appreciated customer's special day, drawing personal connections between ourselves and our clients. We treat each event as a delicate and sensitive moment, remembering to portray individual uniqueness. Our trained professional and high quality equipment allow us to ensure our customers of an up to par final cut.
Cater
Tasha's Tastee Treats
Personal Chef
My name is Natasha Taylor and I have combined my passion and hobby to create a catering and specialty dessert company. I am a diabetic who has a passion for baking. I founded Tasha’s Tastee Treats in 2012 with a vision in mind. I hope to bring the freshest, best quality, best tasting baked goods to everyone. This included the diabetic community. I had always baked with my grandmother since I was a small child, but I needed to perfect my experience with technical training so, I decided to get a certificate in Professional Baking and Pastry Arts. Obtaining that certificate was exactly what I needed to understand the science behind baking and exactly how I would provide baked goods for everyone. I practice my craft often and still aim to provide baked goods to everyone, but I also learned that the kitchen is where I belong. Baking is my passion, butcooking is my first love.
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