2CHi
ENTERTAINMENT
STORY
Phyllis Brooks is beautiful, dutiful and bored. When she first met Daniel, she loved his quirky, nerdy ways. After a brief courtship, she married him and was the contented Los Angeles housewife. He works at a computer company and pays the bills. She stays home. But now it and he are driving her nuts. It’s not only his introversion, but he won’t drive a car and his idea of fun is sitting at home watching wildlife channels.
Fed up, Phyllis grows increasingly antagonist toward Daniel’s attempts to romance her. His empty promises to change just ring hollow. When Phyllis looks at him dressed in stripped shirts and too short ties, she wonders how she ended up with this escapee from a Pee-wee Herman movie.
Phyllis has no family of her own and doesn’t even have a relationship with Daniel’s family so she’s pleasantly surprised when he suggests they have dinner with his estranged twin brother, Murphy. At the last minute Daniel cancels because he’s working late, but Phyllis and Murphy meet anyway. Murphy’s charming, exciting sex appeal are too much for lonely Phyllis to resist. Her new daytime hobby becomes making love with Murphy while Daniel is at work. The only person who sees him Murphy coming and going is the neighbor boy, Brandon, but Phyllis assures him that he’s just as clueless as Daniel.
After nearly a year, Phyllis confides to Murphy she’s ready to leave Daniel and that if he’s killed – there’s over a million dollars stashed somewhere in the house for the taking. Murphy initially questions his lover’s loyalty but like any shady, greedy sibling, he moves past his doubts and agrees to make his brother disappear forever.
Phyllis Brooks is beautiful, dutiful and bored. When she first met Daniel, she loved his quirky, nerdy ways. After a brief courtship, she married him and was the contented Los Angeles housewife. He works at a computer company and pays the bills. She stays home. But now it and he are driving her nuts. It’s not only his introversion, but he won’t drive a car and his idea of fun is sitting at home watching wildlife channels.
Fed up, Phyllis grows increasingly antagonist toward Daniel’s attempts to romance her. His empty promises to change just ring hollow. When Phyllis looks at him dressed in stripped shirts and too short ties, she wonders how she ended up with this escapee from a Pee-wee Herman movie.
Phyllis has no family of her own and doesn’t even have a relationship with Daniel’s family so she’s pleasantly surprised when he suggests they have dinner with his estranged twin brother, Murphy. At the last minute Daniel cancels because he’s working late, but Phyllis and Murphy meet anyway. Murphy’s charming, exciting sex appeal are too much for lonely Phyllis to resist. Her new daytime hobby becomes making love with Murphy while Daniel is at work. The only person who sees him Murphy coming and going is the neighbor boy, Brandon, but Phyllis assures him that he’s just as clueless as Daniel.
After nearly a year, Phyllis confides to Murphy she’s ready to leave Daniel and that if he’s killed – there’s over a million dollars stashed somewhere in the house for the taking. Murphy initially questions his lover’s loyalty but like any shady, greedy sibling, he moves past his doubts and agrees to make his brother disappear forever.
Director
Senuwell Smith
Senuwell Smith is an actor, screenwriter and director with more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Senuwell studied film and theater at Columbia College in Chicago and is a graduate of Video Symphony in Burbank, CA where he studied television and film editing. He last appeared in Pullman Porter Blues at the famed Goodman Theater in Chicago. He appeared in the Blind Faith Theatre Company's production of “Streamers,” for which he was nominated for a Black Theater Alliance Award. He made his national tour debut in The Buddy Holly Story with Dodger Productions of New York. Film credits include Bad Boys, Sweet Perfection and Serenade in Blue. Television credits include the ABC series Lady Blue and Brewster Place.
CAST
Shellie Sterling
Los Angeles-based actress Shellie Sterling was raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where she was an active member in both the film and theatre community. She attended undergrad at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) where she majored in theatre performance. Soon after, she attended graduate school at Cal State Fullerton's MFA Acting Program and graduated in May 2017. Some of her favorite stage credits include Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Adriana in The Comedy of Errors, Yelena in Uncle Vanya, and Suzanne in Don't Dress for Dinner. Some of her film credits include Rise up Black Man and Army of Frankensteins.
Guy D. Williams
Guy D. Williams is delighted and excited to play the dual role of Daniel and Murphy in the film Uh-Oh. A native of New Orleans, he’s been acting since the tender age of 2. Guy is a graduate of Morehouse College and currently resides in Los Angeles. He is a member of SAG/AFTRA and has been on stage, film, and television. His recent credits include Shelly Garrett’s Beauty Shop and ABC’s Suburgatory. When he’s not on stage or on set, Guy keep audiences laughing as he delves into hot topics, movies, sports and L-O-V-E as the host of The Guy Parker show that airs weekly on the Real Urban Radio Network.
Tre' Alexander Web
Rising star Tre’ Alexander Webb plays the role of Brandon. This 12-year-old resides in Los Angeles and attends Hollywood High School. He has appeared on stage in a number of local productions including, The Conversation, Stolen Breath, and the web series, Better Off.
About The Project
Uh-Oh is a suspense drama with an unexpected twist reminiscent of the classic television anthology series, The Twilight Zone, in that its conclusion will challenge the viewer’s belief on what’s morally right or wrong. It may make you wonder: Can you trust anyone anymore?
We’re all familiar with these clichés:
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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
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Dance with the one that brought you.
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Things are not what they appear.
This juicy tale of common cheating deception will bring all of those clichés to mind. But, with its blend of suspense with a few steamy love scenes, it creates a little something extra for fans of drama who like to see a little spice mixed in as an unthinkable deed unfolds. It begs the question: How far would you go to what you want and when you get it – now what?
This debut short feature is written by Senuwell Smith who also edited and directed the film. Uh-Oh is a high concept film with a very low budget.
Beautifully shot by director of photography Kristian Gabriel, it also assembled a stellar cast of newcomers Guy D. Williams and Shellie Sterling. It also features new upcoming young performer, Tre’ Alexander Webb.
This is the first short film from 2CHi Entertainment
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Year: 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Location: Filmed in Los Angeles County, CA
Writer: Senuwell Smith
Director/Editor: Senuwell Smith
Producers: Rodrick F. Wimberly, Toi Juan Shannon
Executive Producer: Vonda Paige
CAST
Guy D. Williams: Daniel/Murphy
Shellie Sterling: Phyllis
Brandon: Tre’ Alexander Webb
Ms. Brooks (VO): Trelicia Humphrey
CREW
Ryeal Simms
Ryeal Simms
Lemoyne Alexander
Toi Juan Shannon
Marissa Mosley
George A. Kilpatrick III
Lemoyne A. Smith
Corina Garcia
Chris Sorelle
Harvey Q. Johnson
Toi Juan Shannon
First Assistant Director
Line Producer
Music Supervisor
Audio Mixing
Make-Up
Production Assistant
Script Supervisor
Still Photography
Color Correction