Jennifer Marie aka j Marie
Director
Film Synopsis
Jan is a super bubbly white girl who rocks outfits and hairstyles like she grew up in the hood with black folks. Well, she did NOT. She takes pride in being one of the most helpful people at her job with JME Records and in her every day life. Since she is obsessed with being an ally to the black lives matter movement she goes above and beyond to support. She has a strong passion for Hip-Hop music and it has landed her a promotion to assist the Director of A&R, Makeba Jones. Now, clearly that name tells you Makeba is black. Makeba is also a black woman who is not playing around. So, she may come off a bit intimidating. She means business. Now, Jan’s promotion came from up top and Makeba did not get a say so in her new assistant so Jan has some impressing to do. She tries her best to make Makeba happy, but accidently went too far. Jan was planning the Black History Month potluck and thought it was smart to offer her boss fried chicken and watermelon. This was a horrible microaggression that caused stressed out Makeba to go over the edge when Jan tried to touch her natural hair. Jan will learn today.
Starring Leah Knauer
Leah Knauer is a multi-talented comedic and musical force to be reckoned with, whose boundless energy and love for making people laugh has endeared her to audiences worldwide. An extremely gifted improviser, actress, and singer, Leah's performances are a captivating blend of sass, wit, and charm that leave audiences in stitches.
Ari
Maize
Ari Maize is an interdisciplinary artist, dancer, and stand-up comedian from Los Angeles. She's passionate about telling stories that center Black culture, queer identities, and feminism. She's thrilled to be a part of Ally in her on-screen debut.
Deuce The Truth
Da'Ron Collins, aka Deuce The Truth, is a rap artist, actor, and audio engineer from The Bay Area. At the age of 11, Deuce was required to cite poetry skillfully taught by his 6th grade teacher. He moved to Los Angeles in 2012 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. The music written and recorded Deuce is influenced by genres such us jazz, blues, hip-hop, r&b, and neo-soul.
Jgee
Jgee is a rapper and fashion consultant from Kansas City, MO. Jgee left Kansas City and headed to Los Angeles, CA where he would begin working heavily in fashion and writing music. He has a gift to pick up an instrument and be able to play it by ear. This is where he for sure knew music was a passion. He was hired to act in The Ally and loved every bit of it. Now, he continues to keep people fly with his Jgee Styled Me fashion consulting business and coaching his son’s football team. He has consistently been making music and you will see him in more films and shows written by Jennifer Marie and many others!
CREW MEMBERS
Michelle Künzler is a Swiss-Turkish filmmaker based in Los Angeles with a passion for screenwriting, a keen interest in editing and a strong eye for production design. She holds a Master’s degree in Film and Media Production from the New York Film Academy (Los Angeles campus). Michelle has written, directed, and contributed to several short films. Known for her attention to detail and commitment to authenticity, Michelle strives for accurate representation. Her goal is to create truthful and thought-provoking content encapsulating the human experience through an empathetic lens.
CREDITS
Written / Directed / Produced by: Jennifer Marie aka j Marie
A j Marie Made Me Film
Produced at New York Film Academy