Voodoo Vanessa
She should come with a warning label!
Voodoo Vanessa is a new web-series created from the mind of Caribbean born Sonalii Castillo. Full of dark humor and surprises, we will be taken on a fun ride with this funny and out of this world character. Every week there will be a new adventure full of mischief and fun that will leave the audiences laughing in their seats and wanting more.
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Sonalii CastilloDirector
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Sonalii CastilloWriter
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Sonalii CastilloProducer
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Sonalii CastilloKey Cast"Vanessa"
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Monia AyachiKey Cast"Alexandria"
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Chantal Lisette JuraKey Cast"Marie"
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Denise G. SanchezKey Cast"Anaisa"
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Elena Campbell-MartinezKey Cast"Tia Milagros"
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Michele Rhesia RoumainKey Cast"Marta"
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Mukta CholetteKey Cast" Claudette"
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Project Type:Web / New Media
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Genres:Fantasy, comedy
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Runtime:4 minutes 18 seconds
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Completion Date:September 26, 2016
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Golden State Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
August 11, 2018
Official Selection; Winner of Best Web Series -
Queen Palm International Film FestivalPalm Sorings
United States
August 8, 2018
Official Selection -
One Reeler Short Film CompetitionLos Angeles
United States
July 1, 2018
Official Selection, Winner -
Changing Face International Film FestivalCronulla, New South Wales
Australia
November 23, 2018
Official Selection -
Berlin Flash Film FestivalBerlin
Germany
June 27, 2018
Official Selection -
CKF International Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
May 31, 2018
Official Selection -
Web Fest New York, ScreenerNew York City
United States
April 23, 2017
North America
Official Selection
Sonalii Castillo has not only graced your screens for over a decade and collected some notable credits working alongside some A List celebrities, but she is also an award winning Actress, Director and filmmaker.
2018 is proving to be an exciting year for Sonalii. This summer she joins the cast of the CW’s summer hit show ‘The Outpost’ as nomadic warrior bounty huntress Essa Khan which premiered July 10th.
Sonalii has also landed some high profile roles on top-rated network television shows such as CBS "NCIS:LA," NBC's "Heroes," the CBS dramas "Without A Trace" and "CSI: Miami."
As a filmmaker Sonalii created, wrote the screenplay, produced and is the Lead Actress in ‘MAMBA’, which has been screening in multiple countries and states across the US. MAMBA has won seven Awards for Best Short film, Best Action Film, Best Action Thriller & Best Actress for Sonalii. Most recently, MAMBA won second place for ‘Best Short Film’ at the Dominican Film Festival in NYC. She was also nominated three times for best actress for MAMBA and received two wins.
Her first film ‘Dahlias: Wild Card’ was screened at the ‘Knickerbocker Film Festival’ where she won an award for ‘Best Direction of a Film’. Dahlias went on to also be screened at the ‘Dominican Film Festival’ and proceeded to be screened in the Dominican Republic at the ‘Festival Cine de Cine Global Dominicano’. Sonalii also created a web-series titled ‘Voodoo Vanessa’. This series has quickly grabbed the hearts of its viewers and is currently screening in multiple film festivals and has won two award for ‘Best Web Series’.
In addition to English, she is also fluent in French and Spanish. The actress' and filmmaker's honest sultry presence is of it's own kind and will be welcomed by audiences along with her A-list peers.
This web series is close to my heart because it does border on the saying 'life imitates art'. I am from the Caribbean Islands and magic, voodoo, santeria has always been a part of my culture. This series is a lighthearted yet cheeky version that I want to bring to audiences everywhere because it does have heart and humor and is so much fun. I am having the best time making this series and I hope that the viewers will enjoy it as well and will want to see more.