Jackpot

Jessica is a young widow who is still coming to terms with the death of her husband and business partner. She finds herself getting convinced to finally step outside of her new comfort zone. Her best friend, Candy encourages her to get back to living life again, and push forward. Jessica decides to take Candy up on the offer, but only to find ulterior motives are in play.

  • Kalonji A. Gilchrist
    Director
  • Kalonji A. Gilchrist
    Writer
  • Kalonji A. Gilchrist
    Producer
  • Ce Anderson
    Key Cast
  • Comedian Jay R. Brown
    Key Cast
  • Jessica R. Carpenter
    Key Cast
  • Drey "Pro Status" Wingate
    Key Cast
  • C. Dewayne Cunningham (Cinematographer, Editor, Special Effects)
    Production Team
  • Sylvester K. Folks (Sound Designer, Camera B)
    Production Team
  • Kawaski J. Nelson (Composer)
    Production Team
  • Trishunda Mooney (Asst. Director)
    Production Team
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 22, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    150 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Cinema Soiree
    Pure Artistry Literary Cafe - Montgomery, AL
    March 28, 2015
    Private Film Screening
  • Saturday Night Cinema
    Pure Artistry Literary Cafe - Montgomery, AL
    April 18, 2015
    Quarterly Indie Film Movie Night
Director Biography - Kalonji A. Gilchrist

A proud native of historic Montgomery, Alabama, Kalonji A. Gilchrist is a charismatic, center-stage art enthusiast. He embraced his passion for the arts at a young age and cultivated his craft into adulthood. Given his accomplishments in the areas of writing, acting and directing, Kalonji is a true Renaissance Man. In addition to his contributions to the arts, he is a devoted philanthropist and very actively involved in promoting art and culture in the local area. He is a pillar in the Montgomery community and truly lives a life of service before self.

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Director Statement

Embrace your challenges and anatomize your adversity, for both are essential ingredients to the development of character. Your work ethic will elevate you to new heights, but it is your character that will keep you there.