Quintessential The Movie

This Award Winning Film has over 150+ wins and nominations thus far. "QUINTESSENTIAL THE MOVIE" takes us through the adventurous lives of Millennials Sapphire Jones and Vyshonne Evers. Both gain valuable life experience as they are determined to succeed while facing life challenges. They learn to be patient, hold the vision, trust the process, and execute with efficiency.

  • Sammie Johnson
    Director
    Debut Film as a Director
  • Sammie Johnson
    Writer
    Debut Film as a Writer
  • Sammie Johnson
    Producer
    Debut Film as a Producer
  • Josepus Sanders III
    Producer
    Debut Film as a Producer
  • Kenesha Holloway- Palmer
    Producer
    Debut Film as a Producer
  • Lioness TeLaine
    Key Cast
    "Sapphire Jones"
    Acting Debut
  • Josephus Sanders III
    Key Cast
    "Vyshonne Evers"
    Carter High
  • Michael Hamilton Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Uncle McKinley Phipps"
    Acting Debut
  • Keanna Robison
    Key Cast
    "Sevetra Evers"
    Acting Debut
  • Nadirah Shakir
    Key Cast
    "Latonya Phipps"
    Washed Youtube Series, Carter High (Extra)
  • Quonicus Jones
    Key Cast
    "Charles Phipps"
    Acting Debut
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Adventure, Drama, Romance
  • Runtime:
    2 hours 36 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 4, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Miami Independent Film Festival
    Miami, Florida
    United States
    May 1, 2018
    Miami, Florida Premiere
    Best Feature Film Winner - Official Selection ?
  • Shutter Speed Film Festival
    Arlington, Texas
    United States
    April 7, 2018
    Official Trailer Debut "Quintessential The Movie"
    Audience Choice Best Feature Trailer - Winner ?
  • Sicily International Film Festival
    Siracusa
    Italy
    July 26, 2018
    Sicily Premiere
    Best Feature Film - Official Selection ?
  • Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
    West Bengal
    India
    June 30, 2018
    India Premiere
    Best Narrative Feature - Finalist Winner ?
  • Oniros Film Awards
    Aosta
    Italy
    August 25, 2018
    Aosta Premiere
    Best Feature Film Winner - Finalist Winner ?
  • ARFF Paris // International Awards
    Paris
    France
    March 9, 2019
    Best Trailer Award Winner ?
    Best Feature Film Selection and Best Trailer - Winner ?
  • Alaska International Film Awards
    Alaska
    United States
    July 15, 2018
    Alaska Premiere
    Best Narrative Feature/ Denali Award - Winner ?
  • European Cinematography Awards (ECA)
    Warsaw
    Poland
    February 14, 2019
    Poland Premiere (Europe)
    Best Feature Film - Semi Finalist - Winner ?
  • London-Falcon International Film Festival
    London, England
    United Kingdom
    February 26, 2019
    London Premier
    Best Narrative - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    September 2, 2018
    Los Angeles Film Awards
    Best Drama Feature - Official Selection ?
  • New York Film Awards
    Brooklyn, New York
    United States
    September 10, 2018
    Private Online Screenings
    Best Ensemble - Winner ?
  • MedFF
    Siracusa, Italy/Sicily
    Italy
    August 31, 2018
    Italy Premiere
    Best Feature Film Winner - Finalist Winner ?
  • Golden Earth Film Awards
    Golden Earth Film Awards
    September 5, 2018
    Private Online Screenings
    Best Director of Photography - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 20, 2019
    Los Angeles Cinefest
    Best Feature Film Semi Finalist - Winner ?
  • ROS Film Festival
    Elche, Alicante
    Spain
    September 16, 2018
    Spain Premiere
    Semi-Finalist - Winner ?
  • Golden Earth Film Awards
    Golden Earth Film Awards
    September 5, 2018
    Private Online Screenings
    Best Screenplay - Official Selection ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Gold Award Best Film Poster - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Gold Award Best Performing Arts - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Gold Award Best Photography - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Gold Award Best Producers - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Gold Award Best Supporting Actor - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Gold Awards Best VFX Artist - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    SIlver Award Best Actor - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Silver Awards Best Actress - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Silver Awards Best Supporting Actress - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Silver Awards Best Cinematography -Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Silver Awards Best Director - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Silver Awards Best Editing - Winner ?
  • VIrgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Silver Awards Best Sound Design - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Silver Awards Best Music Score - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Honorable Mention Award Best Trailer - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Honorable Mention Best Debut Filmmaker- Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 29, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premier
    Honorable Mention Award Best Narrative Feature - Winner ?
  • West Coast International Film Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    October 16, 2018
    Malibu Premiere
    Best Drama Feature Film - Winner ?
  • West Coast International Film Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    October 16, 2018
    Malibu Premiere
    Best Musical Performance - Winner ?
  • West Coast International Film Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    October 16, 2018
    Malibu Premiere
    Best Director - Theatre Optique Innovation Award - Winner ?
  • West Coast International Film Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    October 16, 2018
    Malibu Premiere
    Grace Kelley Best Actress Award - Winner ?
  • West Coast International Film Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    October 16, 2018
    Malibu Premiere
    Best Composer - Winner ?
  • West Coast International Film Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    October 16, 2018
    Malibu Premiere
    Best Producer - Winner ?
  • Moscow Indie Film Festival
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    November 22, 2018
    Russia Premiere
    Best Director - Nomination ?
  • Moscow Indie Film Festival
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    November 22, 2018
    Russia Premiere
    Best Original Screenplay - Nomination ?
  • Moscow Indie Film Festival
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    November 22, 2018
    Russia Premiere
    Best Cinematography - Nomination ?
  • Moscow Indie Film Festival
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    November 22, 2018
    Russia Premiere
    Best Trailer - Nomination ?
  • Moscow Indie Film Festival
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    November 22, 2018
    Russia Premiere
    Best Sound/Music Score - Nomination ?
  • NYC Indie Film Awards
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 13, 2018
    New York City Premiere
    Best Feature Film - Gold Award Winner ?
  • NYC Indie Film Awards
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 13, 2018
    New York City Premiere
    Best Feature Screenplay - Platinum Award Winner ?
  • NYC Indie Film Awards
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 13, 2018
    New York City Premiere
    Best Cinematography - Winner ?
  • NYC Indie Film Awards
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 13, 2018
    New York City Premiere
    Best Editing - Winner ?
  • NYC Indie Film Awards
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 13, 2018
    New York City Premiere
    Best Actress - Nominated ?
  • Moscow Indie Film Festival
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    October 22, 2018
    Russia Premiere
    Best Editing - Winner ?
  • London Independent Film Awards
    London, England
    United Kingdom
    March 30, 2019
    London, England Premiere
    Best Feature Film Trailer - Winner ?
  • Queen Palm International Film Festival
    Palm Springs, California
    United States
    October 8, 2018
    Palm Springs Premiere
    Best Original Song - Coronet Winner ?
  • West Coast International Film Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    October 16, 2018
    Malibu, California Premiere
    Best Writer - Winner ?
  • West Coast International Film Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    October 16, 2018
    Malibu, California Premiere
    Best Film - Georges Méliès Festival Award - Winner ?
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla, California
    United States
    November 27, 2018
    Accolade Competition Premiere
    Best Film Feature - Official Selection ?
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla, California
    United States
    November 26, 2018
    Accolade Competition Premiere
    Best African American Film - Winner ?
  • Independent Talents International Film Festival
    Bloomington, Indiana
    United States
    October 31, 2018
    Indiana Premiere
    Best World Cinema - Official Selection ?
  • Independent Talents International Film Festival
    Bloomington, Indiana
    United States
    October 31, 2018
    Indiana Premiere
    Best Video Art - Official Selection ?
  • Five Continents International Film Festival
    Puerto la Cruz , Anzoátegui
    Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
    November 2, 2018
    Venezuela Premiere
    Best Drama Feature Film - Official Selection ?
  • Five Continents International Film Festival
    Puerto la Cruz , Anzoátegui
    Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
    November 2, 2018
    Venezuela Premiere
    Best Indie Feature Film - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Narrative Feature - Official Selection ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Treatment / Synopsis - Winner ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Trailer / Teaser - Official Selection ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Film/ Video Poster - Winner ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Photography - Winner ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Cinematography - Winner ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Actress - Finalist Award Winner ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Film Score - Soundtrack - Winner ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Performing Arts - Official Selection ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Producer - Winner ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Feature Film - Winner ?
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 7, 2018
    Cult Critic Movie Awards Premiere
    Best Editing (Fiction & Documentary) - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 20, 2019
    Los Angeles Cinefest Premiere
    Best Trailer / Teaser - Semi-Finalist Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 20, 2019
    Los Angeles Cinefest Premiere
    Best Film Score - Semi-Finalist Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 20, 2019
    Los Angeles Cinefest Premiere
    Best Film / Video Poster - Semi-Finalist Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 20, 2019
    Los Angeles Cinefest Premiere
    Best Original Song - Semi-Finalist Winner ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Director - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Writing - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards
    Best Actor - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Supporting Actor - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Actress - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Supporting Actress - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Young Actress - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Cinematography - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Editing - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Sound - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Music - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Original Idea - Official Selection ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    Best Fx - Official Selection ?
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    September 2, 2018
    Los Angeles Film Awards Premiere
    Best Original Story - Official Selection ?
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    September 2, 2018
    Los Angeles Film Awards
    Best Cinematography - Official Selection ?
  • Berlin Flash Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    October 31, 2018
    Berlin, Germany Premiere
    Best Feature Film - Official Selection ?
  • Lake View International Film Festival
    Moga, Punjab
    India
    November 18, 2018
    Lake View International Film Festival Premiere
    International Feature Films - Official Selection ?
  • Eurasia International Monthly Film Festival
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    January 25, 2019
    EIMFF Premiere
    Best Feature Film - Finalist ?
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Top Indie Film Awards
    November 25, 2018
    Top Indie Film Awards Premiere
    No Budget Spirit Award - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Performing Arts - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Film/Video Poster - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Actress - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Cinematographer - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Editing - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Score - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Producer - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Sound Design - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Supporting Actor - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Supporting Actress - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best VFX Artist - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Debut Filmmaker - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Narrative Feature Film - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Photography - Winner ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Trailer - Nominee ?
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 3, 2018
    Virgin Spring Cinefest Premiere
    Golden Galaxy Award Best Actor - Nominee ?
  • Altff Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto and Ontario
    Canada
    December 10, 2018
    Canada Premiere
    Best Director - Nominee ?
  • Altff Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto and Ontario
    Canada
    December 10, 2018
    Canada Premiere
    Best Actress - Winner ?
  • Altff Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto and Ontario
    Canada
    December 10, 2018
    Canada Premiere
    Best Drama Feature Film - Nominee ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    December 28, 2018
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Viewers Choice Awards - Official Selection ?
  • Altff Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto and Ontario
    Canada
    December 18, 2018
    Altff Alternative Film Festival Premiere
    Best Actress - Award Winner ?
  • The IndieFest Film Awards
    La Jolla, California
    United States
    February 5, 2019
    La Jolla, California Premiere
    Best African American Film - Award Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival *Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival Premiere
    10 Official Category - Award Winners ?
  • Hollywood Film Competition
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Hollywood, California Premiere
    Best Director- Award Winner ?
  • Hollywood Film Competition
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Hollywood, Califiornia Premiere
    Best Feature Film - Award Winner ?
  • Hollywood Film Competition
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Hollywood, California Premiere
    Best Cinematography- Award Winner ?
  • Hollywood Film Competition
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Hollywood, California Premiere
    Best Script - Award Winner ?
  • Hollywood Film Competition
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Hollywood, California Premiere
    Best Editing - Award Winner ?
  • Beyond Earth Film Festival ?
    Nadu, Tamil
    India
    March 9, 2019
    Nadu Tamil - India Premiere
    Official Selection - ?
  • New York Film Awards
    Brooklyn, New York
    United States
    September 10, 2018
    Private Online Screenings
    Official Selection - ?
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 20, 2019
    Los Angeles Cinefest
    Best Trailer Semi Finalist - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 20, 2019
    Los Angeles Cinefest
    Best Film Score Semi Finalist - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 20, 2019
    Los Angeles Cinefest
    Best Film/Video Poster Semi Finalist - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 20, 2019
    Los Angeles Cinefest
    Best Song Semi Finalist - Winner ?
  • New York Film Awards
    Brooklyn, New York
    United States
    September 10, 2018
    Private Online Screenings
    Best Drama - Winner ?
  • New York Film Awards
    Brooklyn, New York
    United States
    September 10, 2018
    Private Online Screenings
    Best Ensemble - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    September 2, 2018
    Los Angeles Film Awards
    Best Original Story - Official Selection ?
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    September 2, 2018
    Los Angeles Film Awards
    Best Cinematography - Official Selection ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Original Content - Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Actor- Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Actress - Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Supporting Actor - Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Supporting Actress - Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Ensemble Cast - Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Producers - Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Produced Screenplay - Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Cinematography - Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Best Young Actress - Winner ?
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Global Film Festival Awards Premiere
    Audience Choice Awards - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Trailer - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Actor - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Visual VX - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Score - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Editing - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Director - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Screenplay - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Cinematography - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Narrative Feature - Winner ?
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Mindfield Film Festival LA Premiere
    Best Feature Script - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Musical Performance - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Actress Grand Jury - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Director Grand Jury - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Picture Grand Jury - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Drama - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Best Poster Art - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Trailer - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Writer Grand Jury - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Editing - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Music Track - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Script - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Soundtrack Feature Film - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    July 2, 2019
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Best Screenwriting - Winner ?
  • Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    August 31, 2020
    Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival Premiere
    Legendary Award - Winner ?
Distribution Information
  • Empire Thang Films
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Sammie Johnson

Sammie Johnson aka "The Street Director" Bio

This Award Winning Film Maker was Born and Raised in Dallas, Texas. Since a youth Sammie always knew he loved both Arts and Education. An Avid student in all of his years of students Mr. Johnson knew he would be a leader. While Being an A Student, Playing Sports, Being Active in a Variety of Clubs in High School, All while being Class President 3 years in Row at Lancaster High School. Sammie was able to receive a record deal at the age of 16 from Dallas Based, Diamond Recordz. He enjoyed a successful recording career with the label throughout High School before starting his own Record Label "EMPIRE THANG RECORDS" while still a Senior at Lancaster High School. Upon Graduating, Sammie Briefly attended College before leaving to purse Music full time. After dropping many successful projects, including his hit album in 2002 "The Burn, The Backdraft" using his stage name S.E.J. the project would go on to sell over 40,000 units regionally. What's more unique about Mr. Johnson is while he was doing his rap career, he still taught in area school districts. After releasing several more music projects, Sammie then went back to College full time and obtained his Associates from Dallas County Community College, Bachelors from University of North Texas, and is currently working on his Masters Degree in Sociology.

Sammie then used his love of art and picked up a camera and began doing photography and film rap events. He has worked with many Music Industry stars including Little Wayne, Drake, Miguel, and Lil Flip to name a few. He eventually, earned the Moniker "The Street Director" for always being out in area events with his cameras ready to work. Mr. Johnson then found his way onto his first Movie Set "Carter High" and was given the opportunity to do camera work on the project. That began his Career in films and shortly after he produced, wrote, filmed, directed, and edited his first full length film "Quintessential The Movie". Using his experiences in the music industry, business world, and educational career. Sammie Johnson and his team is ready to bring "Quintessential The Movie" to the World. As Mr. Johnson says "Quintessential The Movie is a Timeless Work of Art that people of all ages, races, backgrounds, religious beliefs, sexual preferences, genders, and walks of life will love, it is a must see for all."

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Director Statement

"Lets make moves we shall be great"