Mike Colter
Mike Colter currently stars in the hit Paramount + supernatural drama Evil in which he earned a 2021 and 2020 Critics’ Choice Nomination (Lead Actor) for his portrayal of David Acosta. Prior to this, Colter is best known best known for his pivotal role as Luke Cage, the first black lead superhero for the Marvel universe in the Netflix series Marvel’s Luke Cage. Up next, he will star alongside Gerard Butler in the Lionsgate action film The Plane.
Dylan Baker
Broadway: Bernhardt/Hamlet, The Front Page, The Audience, God of Carnage, November,Mauritius, La Bete (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Eastern Standard (Theatre World Award).
Off Broadway: Peer Gynt, Sea of Tranquility, Homebody/Kabul, What the Butler Saw, That Championship Season, Pride’s Crossing, Wolfman, The Common Pursuit, To Whom It May Concern, Not About Heroes (Obie Award), Tartuffe, Much Ado About Nothing and The Two Gentlemen of Verona (NYSF).
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Film: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Vile and Evil; Misogynists, Miss Sloane, Anchorman 2, Selma, Franny, The Humbling, 2 Days in New York, Secretariat, Revolutionary Road, Trick ‘R Treat, Across the Universe, The Hunting Party, Fido, Spider-Man 2 and 3, Hide & Seek, Head of State, Road to Perdition, Changing Lanes, Along Came a Spider, Thirteen Days, Happiness (Indy Spirit Award nomination), Disclosure, Delirious, Planes Trains & Automobiles, The Long Walk Home, The Cell, Requiem for a Dream.
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TV: The Hot Zone: Anthrax, Evil, Social Distancing, Hunters, The Good Fight, Homeland, Little Women, HBO’s Confirmation, Blindspot, Difficult People, The Americans, I’m Dying Up Here, The Mentalist, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Political Animals, Damages, The Good Wife (Three Emmy Award Nominations) Turks and Caicos, Kings, Drive, The Book of Daniel, The Pitts!, The Laramie Project, From Earth To The Moon, Feds, Murder One. Feature Film Directorial Debut: 23 Blast.
Safiya Fredericks
Safiya Fredericks hails from a family steeped in musical and social justice traditions including her uncle Taj Mahal, aunt French singer Carol Fredericks, her father Samuel of the iconic Oakland Art Gallery, and her mother Georgia who put her through school as a Social Worker. Safiya studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She has worked steadily in theatre at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, ACT, Yale Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, South Coast Repertory, Magic Theatre and was the recipient of the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for Best Featured Actress for her work in Black Odyssey at CalShakes. You can see her in the films ‘Bitter Melon’ ‘Sorry to Bother You’ and in a character role in Book of Boba Fett.
Mark Leslie Ford
Mark is an import from York, England. Geographically between where The Beatles started and where William and Kate met. You know. York. He began his professional acting career in productions of “Blithe Spirit,” yes, that’s Noel Coward and in William Shakespeare’s “Henry the 4th.” If you’re so inclined, you can find him in the collected archives at Shakespeare’s hometownof Stratford-Upon-Avon playing the part of Cascas in “Julius Caesar.” It’s true. It’s there. After being introduced to acting by Noel and William, Mark transitioned into classical ballet and contemporary dance at, among other places, Northern School of Contemporary Dance. So, he can dance. And will. If asked nicely. In tights. Mark then decided that it was time to go back to acting and since he was classically trained he came to the city of Los Angeles. A city that is more classy than classical, but there he was.
Mark can be seen shortly in Justin Chon's follow up to BLUE BAYOU, JAMOJAYA. Other film work includes, George Clooney’s "SUBURBICON", Netflix's "BUZZSAW REVOLVER", directed by Dan Gilroy, and "I'M CHARLIE WALKER", playing against 'Evil' and ‘Luke Cages’ lead Mike Colter. Mark's TV credits include: Series Regular role in "THE MARS PROJECT" from CBS & The Kennedy Marshall Company, "Rush- Battlefield", guest starring roles on "Better Things" and more. To add to the emotional milieu of Mark’s life, he lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife, daughter and two dogs.
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Emma Caulfield Ford
Emma was born in San Diego, California, and raised in Northern California. Caulfield Ford's first notable role was as Brandon Walsh's girlfriend, Susan Keats, on Beverly Hills, 90210 where she appeared for 2 years before moving onto one of her most famous roles as Anya Jenkins on the WB's hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Originally, her character was only to appear for two episodes, however, the audience response was so high the creator decided to make Anya a staple of the hit series. Caulfield Ford followed up with a lead role in the film Darkness Falls, which debuted at number one in the U.S. box office.
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Caulfield Ford also produced and starred in the satire Bandwagon, playing a fictionalized version of herself. The film was written and directed by close friend and fellow actress Karri Bowman. Several years later Caulfield created a 12-part webisode that took over a few years after where the original film ended. Caulfield is also the co-author of the webcomic published by IDW Publishing. She starred in the independent feature film TiMER, created by Jac Schaffer and later on went onto work with Schaffer again in the multi-award winning series for Disney+ WandaVision as the deftly funny, conniving “devil is in the details” character of Dottie. Her other credits include
ABC’s Once Upon a Time, The CW series Supergirl, Royal Pains the cult favorite Fear the Walking Dead and more. She lives in Los Angles with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs.
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Monica Barbaro
A talented and charismatic actress, Monica Barbaro continues to expand her repertoire with new projects and dynamic roles. Upcoming, Barbaro will star in Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer’s TOP GUN: MAVERICK alongside Cruise, Miles Teller and Jon Hamm. The sequel to the classic 1986 film follows Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Cruise) as he trains a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen. Barbaro will play ‘Phoenix,’ the sole female fighter pilot of the new recruits. Paramount Pictures is slated to release the film on November 19, 2021.
Barbaro will also soon be seen in Ricky D’Ambrose’s THE CATHEDRAL, opposite Brian D’ArcyJames. The semi- autobiographical film is an only child's meditative, impressionistic account of an American family's rise and fall over two decades. Barbaro and James play the child’s parents, ‘Richard’ and ‘Lydia Damrosch.’ The film is set to make its world premiere at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. She is also set to star opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Netflix’s Untitled Spy Adventure Series and lend her voice to Netflix’s anime series, ARMY OF THE DEAD: LOST VEGAS, which will serve as a prequel to Zack Snyder’s zombie action heist film.
In 2019, Barbaro guest-starred on Greg Rucka and Cobie Smulders’ drama series, STUMPTOWN. The ABC show follows a sharp-witted Marine veteran (Smulders) who becomes a private investigator in Portland. Prior, Barbaro reprised her guest-starring role as ‘Lisa Apple’ on season 2 of ABC’s SPLITTING UP TOGETHER. Executive produced by Ellen DeGeneres, the show follows a couple whose marriage is reignited by their divorce.
In 2018, Barbaro starred as the female lead opposite Josh Groban and Tony Danza in Netflix’s THE GOOD COP. Created by Andy Breckman, the series follows a former disgraced NYPD police officer (Danza) who lives with his son, an obsessively honest NYPD detective (Groban). Barbaro played ‘Cara Vasquez,’ a street smart and self- assured detective who is new to the All-City Homicide Task Force. The 10-episode series was released on September 21, 2018.
Barbaro is perhaps best known for her role as ‘Yael’ on the second season of the critically acclaimed Lifetime television series, UNREAL. The show chronicles the chaos of production behind the scenes of a dating competition program. Additional television credits include Dick Wolf’s CHICAGO JUSTICE, CHICAGO PD, Matthew Miller’s LETHAL WEAPON, NOTORIOUS, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND opposite Rachel Bloom, HAWAII FIVE-0, STITCHERS and HBO’s Emmy-nominated television movie, HEMINGWAY AND GELHORN.
Born and raised in California, Barbaro is a classically trained ballet dancer and has also studied modern dance, salsa, flamenco and West African dance.
Carl Lumbly
​From stage to screen, Carl Lumbly is an actor respected for his steadfast talent, versatility and class. His prolific career includes over 100 credits in television, film and the theatre, along with extensive critical acclaim.
​Lumbly most recently made a memorable appearance in Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” for Disney+. The veteran actor played Marvel’s forgotten super-solider, ‘Isaiah Bradley,’ aka the original black Captain America.
​For the big screen, Lumbly played a pivotal role in Warner Bros.’ supernatural thriller, Stephen King’s “Doctor Sleep,” the imaginative continuation of “The Shining” storyline. He starred as ‘Dick Hallorann,’ the role originally played by Scatman Crothers. The gripping film was directedby Mike Flanagan from his own screenplay based upon King’s best-selling novel.
​Lumbly is next set to reunite with Mike Flanagan in his highly anticipated upcoming horror miniseries, “The Fall of the House of Usher,” based on various works from Edgar Allan Poe. Eight episodes have been ordered at Netflix. In his initial casting announcement for “Usher,” Flanagan tweeted: Rounding out our first wave, as Poe’s legendary investigator C. Auguste Dupin, we are so honored to welcome back one of my favorite past collaborators, the extraordinary... CARL LUMBLY."
​Lumbly portrayed CIA agent 'Marcus Dixon,' the gentle,mild-mannered field partner to agent 'Sydney Bristow' (Jennifer Garner) for five seasons on ABC's hit drama series, "Alias,” which celebrated its 15th year anniversary in May 2021. He also previously starred in FOX’s drama series “M.A.N.T.I.S,” playing an independently wealthy paraplegic scientist/crimefighter, marking the first black superhero on series television.
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Steven Wiig
Steven Wiig is a filmmaker, musician and actor best known for his roles in Sean Penn’s “Into The Wild”, Gus Van Sant’s “Milk” and James Franco’s childhood-inspired “Yosemite”.
Steven grew up drawing, making making music and movies in the rural Upper Peninsula of Michigan. While studying art and psychology at Northern Michigan University, he played music, worked as a college radio DJ and was the in-house artist at the local comic book store.
After moving to Minnesota and playing music with his band The Martichora, Wiig relocated to Northern California, accepting an offer to work with the heavy metal band Metallica after years of collaborating as drummer in the Metallica side-project Papa Wheelie. Traveling the world for over a decade as writer, photographer, videographer and personal assistant, he first appeared on the big screen as himself in the band’s award-winning documentary “Metallica: Some Kind of Monster”.
Encouraged to pursue acting by fellow Marin County friends Robin Wright and Sean Penn, Wiig was quickly cast in Penn's “Into the Wild”. “I came to know Steve Wiig as an actor by accident” reflects Penn. “We’d become pals, and in his storytelling I’d see him transform into some wonderful characters. He was just a natural so I said, “What do you think of going pro?” I’m glad he did.” Soon after, Wiig acted alongside Penn in his Oscar Winning performance for the Gus Van Sant biopic “Milk”.
As a member of the Screen Actor's Guild, Steven worked in numerous films with well-known directors, including Paul Thomas Anderson's “The Master”, Woody Allen's “Blue Jasmine”, Tim Burton’s “Big Eyes” and Jordan Peele’s “Us”. Along with screentime in blockbuster movies like “Godzilla” and “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”, Wiig is also know for his diverse lead roles in award-winning independent films such as the dark and gritty Dead Metaphors (which features songs by Tom Waits) and the comedic, self-parodying “Waiting For Wiig” (which he was also asked to direct).
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Greg Cipes
Greg Cipes is best known for his starring role of Beast Boy in “Teen Titans” and “Teen Titans Go!,” the longest running, highest grossing, cable animation series ever. His 20 year run as Beast Boy also includes the “Teen Titans Go!” feature films and now Cartoon Network’s “Young Justice.” His supporting role of Dwight in “Fast and Furious” has been a fan favorite for years and for 7 seasons he appeared in the recurring role of Chuck, in the ABC hit television series "The Middle." Greg has over 30 feature films on his resume such as "Vile" "John Tucker Must Die" and "Club Dread” and has had series recurring roles on television series such as "Deadwood" "True Blood" "One on One" "General Hospital" and "Anger Management." Greg can also be found on dozens of cartoons such as Michelangelo in Nickelodeon's global hit series "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and Kevin Levin in "Ben 10: Alien Force." Along with Chiro in Disney's "Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!” and Danny Rand/Iron Fist in "Ultimate Spider-Man" (2012) and Zat in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars."
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Travis Johns
Travis (actor, writer, director, producer) is a graduate of Wake Forest University, where he received a full athletic scholarship to play football. After a career ending injury, Travis won a prestigious scholarship to study abroad in London, England.
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Upon returning to the states, Travis, naturally, became a fly-fishing guide in Montana, where his love for writing and story-telling blossomed while catching trout, riding horses, hiking mountains, and working as a ranch hand.
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On a whim and with no experience, Travis moved to Los Angeles, and for the past twenty-five years he’s made his living as an actor, director, novelist, and screenwriter, with multiple screenplays being optioned by the likes of Kim Zubick (The Zookeeper’s Wife, Togo) and Alan Ladd, Jr. (Bravheart, Gone Baby Gone).
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Travis has also written, directed, and produced two short films, including “3,650 Days” which was a festival hit that was shot by Reed Morano (Emmy winner “The Handmaid’s Tale).
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As a character actor, he has appeared in over 70 films, televison shows and plays. Currently, Travis is starring as Boo Radley in the first National Broadway Tour of “To Kill A Mockingbird,” written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Bartlett Sher.
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About FAMM Films
FAMM Films is a San Francisco and Los Angeles based multi-media company that focuses on content inspired by the beautiful City by The Bay. FAMM also develops content from established and up and coming San Francisco creatives.
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About Shout! Studios
Shout! Studios is the filmed entertainment production and distribution arm of Shout! Factory, specializing in all aspects of distribution, including theatrical, VOD, digital, DVD/Blu-ray, and broadcast. Shout! Studios works with creators at the forefront of pop culture, driving creative expression and diversity in independent storytelling. Shout! Studios finances, produces, acquires, and distributes an eclectic slate of movies, award-winning animated features, specialty films and series from rising and established talent, filmmakers and producers.
Upcoming releases for 2022 include Three Wishes for Cinderella, starring Norwegian pop star Astrid Smeplass and Cengiz Al, animated feature AINBO: Spirit of the Amazon, and medieval action-adventure Kingslayer, starring Ryan Gage, David Hayman, and John Rhys-Davies. Recent releases include Oliver Stone’s JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass, animated feature Coppelia, starring world-renowned ballerina Michaela DePrince, the critically acclaimed Western Old Henry, starring Tim Blake Nelson, dramedy Language Lessons, directed by Natalie Morales and starring Morales and Mark Duplass, the comedy-drama Misbehaviour, starring Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Standing Up, Falling Down, starring Ben Schwartz and Billy Crystal, documentary features A Crime on the Bayou, and Women In Motion: Nichelle Nichols Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA. Family films include animated feature Dreambuilders, award-winning animated features Legend of Hei, In This Corner of the World from director Sunao Katabuchi, and Swift, starring Oscar® winners Kate Winslet and Willem Dafoe, Christophe Gans’ Beauty and the Beast (La Belle Et La Bête), starring Vincent Cassel and Lea Seydoux, and Mia and the White Lion, starring Melanie Laurent.
