SUGAR
A female Super Hero against Domestic Violence. In this story, “Sharnice Stardom aka Sugar” is a prior abuse victim who is currently overwhelmed with her double life. As a single parent of a twelve-year-old girl, SUGAR is trying to balance her business, her neighborhood heroics, and raising “Laniya Stardom”. Thus, SUGAR is called into action when another boutique Owner tries to take her out, in addition to the kidnapping of LANIYA by a nemesis in her night life, SUGAR’S inner strength is pushed to the limit. Will SUGAR pull it together before LANIYA meets her fate?
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Jermaine QuickDirectorHeartless - American Bully - Change The Beat
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Jermaine QuickWriterHeartless - American Bully - Change The Beat
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Jermaine QuickProducerHeartless - American Bully - Change The Beat
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Cynthia BelcherKey Cast"Sharnice Stardom aka Sugar"
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Giselle MartinKey Cast"Laniya Stardom"
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Jermaine D QuickCinematographerHeartless , Change The Beat, American Bully
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Project Type:Feature
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Genres:Drama, Suspense
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Runtime:1 hour 33 minutes
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Completion Date:April 4, 2022
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Production Budget:25,000 USD
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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:Blackmagic 4k
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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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Film City Virtual Film FestivalKolkata
India
April 17, 2022
Film City Virtual Film Festival
Honorable Mention/Feature Film -
Future Of Films FestivalKaj Makedonija
Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
April 15, 2022
Future of Film Awards
Winner /Best Feature Film -
Crown Point International Film FestivalChicago
United States
May 25, 2022
North America Premiere
Best Director -
Watch Out International Film FestivalPhiladelphia
United States
May 8, 2022
North America Premiere
Best Director -
Cult Critic Movie AwardsKolkata
India
August 30, 2022
International Premiere
Best Feature / Critics Choice Award -
Los Angeles Motion Picture AwardMalibu
United States
August 17, 2022
North American Premiere
Best Picture Grand Jury -
Golden Giraffe International Film FestivalNice
Italy
July 5, 2022
European Premiere
Best Costume/Best Supporting Actor -
Swedish International Film FestivalArvika
Sweden
June 10, 2022
European Premiere
Best International Feature Film -
Dreamz Catcher International Film FestivalKolkata
India
June 7, 2022
European Premiere
Best Feature Film -
Chicago Cinema AwardsChicago
United States
June 8, 2022
North American Premiere
Best Feature Film -
Toronto Indie Filmmakers FestivalToronto
Canada
May 27, 2022
North American Premiere
Best Female Empowerment Award -
Sweet Democracy Film AwardsCannes
France
May 11, 2022
European Premiere
Best Indie Narrative Feature -
8 & Halfilm AwardsRome
Italy
May 13, 2022
European Premiere
Best Narrative Feature -
Los Angeles Cinematography AWARDS (LACA)Los Angeles, Hollywood
United States
July 13, 2022
North American Premiere
Best Feature Film/Best American Cinematography/ -
4th Dimension Independent Film FestivalBali
Indonesia
May 25, 2022
European Premiere
Best Narrative Feature
Jermaine Quick / Entrepreneur – Artist – Producer – Film Maker
Jermaine Quick is a West Philadelphia, hip hop artist, producer, videographer, film maker, and the CEO of “illadelStyles Entertainment LLC”. Jermaine’s newest project is called “SUGAR”. As the writer, Director, and Producer of the film, he has been able to give 25 actors and music artist an opportunity to be seen on the big screen, and nationally; where they may have never received a chance to do so. “SUGAR” deals with the issue of "domestic violence".. Currently Jermaine has three movies in circulation. The First film is a short named “Rise Like Cream” which can be viewed on Youtube. The Second one named “Concealed Habitat” was nominated in the 2011 Philly Film Festival. The third film received a distribution deal by Shami Media group in New York and can be bought all over the country in Best Buy, Target, and Amazon Prime streaming. The forth film, AMERICAN BULLY was featured on Fox 29 News by renowned journalist Joyce Evans for its tail of "bullying. Finally the fifth film "HEARTLESS" won the Los Angeles Motion Picture Award for 2020 Best Film. In total, over 200 actors, and music artist were able to not only learn film making, but expand their individual careers.
Jermaine started his passion in junior high as a hip hop entertainer. After graduating high school, he had an opportunity to record his first record named “Give It Up” with a female singer “Heather Henderson” under Simon Sez recordings. In 2001, he started his own multimedia business called “illadelStyles Ent. LLC” after completing an entrepreneur course at Temple University’s “P.A.C.E.P. program”. Since then he has filmed major artist such as “Lupe Fiasco, Fat Joe, Kevin Hart, Tisha Campbell, Neyo, and Busta Rhymes just to name a few. With three albums on iTunes and other mediums, he felt he could reach more people with a positive message with visuals. Thus, leading him to work with Urban Xpressions, Mothers In Charge, and 103 The Beat radio.
In 2001 to 2004, Jermaine also started an after-school program in North Philadelphia called “The Youth Community Outreach program under the roof of the Mars Hill Baptist Church. Dobbin’s High School students and Hartranft Elementary students learned conflict resolution, and life skills. Dobbins students received community service credits towards their graduation. The program was also recognized by the U.S. Census bureau for leading the community to register their residency. In addition, the School Board of Philadelphia gave the program a continuous $5000.00 reimbursement grant monthly to assist with materials.
This Bio only scratches the surface of a man who wears many hats. Thus, his passion to show the world his vision still remains to be one frame at a time.
"I only wish to empower broken spirits with the best lens I have".
Jermaine Quick