Based on the Stageplay - "Marriage Works, If, You Work It" By: Kyria M. Williams
Genre: Faith-Based Comedy; Rated PG Portrayal of Alcohol Paraphernalia
Run Time: 103 Minutes
Written By: Kyria M. Williams
Directed By: Derrick Mullen
Produced By: LeConte (Trey) Williams
Cinematography: Derrick Mullen
Production Company: KMW Productions, LLC in Association with Mullen Group Productions
Edited By: Mullen Group Productions
Casting By: KMW Productions and TGriff Productions
SYNOPSIS
Centered around one couple (Stan and Kelly Stevenson) who seem to be more committed to growing apart rather than growing together. Their friends are caught in the middle of divorce conversations during one of the most joyous seasons of the year. Rather than working things out, Kelly's one wish for Christmas is for a "NEW" husband.
CAST
Keyona Bledsoe as Kelly
Freddie T. Cole Jr. as Stan
Tamika Foggie as Julie
Benjamin J. Jones as James
Kennetha Paris as Susan
Titus Reed as Scott
Michaela E. West as Candace
Julius M. Young Jr. as Henry
Kanisha Gross as Ebony
Jeremiah Thames as Antwon
Tabatha Sinkfield as Tosha
Bruce Carlton Cunningham Jr. as Donte
Moi Burns as Renee
Kenny "K-9" Hamilton as Rick
Izabel Gray as Mary
LaDarryon "LB" Brown as Steve
Kim Harvey as Mrs. Anderson
Tamara Glenn as Minister Nordon
Stanley Prince as Gary
Dee Marie as Herself
Leander Beatty Jr. as Dad
Dawn Richards as Mom
Director's Statement
The experience I'm most looking to convey with “A New Husband for Christmas” is that of Marriages and Relationships. The relationships we share while being married and how we relate with one another in our circle of friends. While this film has comedy and drama, it’s about friendships, change, and how deeply funny life can be in its most serious moments. While this story is specific to how we change from being one with the world and becoming transformed in Christ, I wanted viewers to connect with each character and feel a sense of hope, no matter what your walk may be currently in Christ. I still consider myself a novice in the film industry since this is my sophomore project, but I never take the approach of this as a “small” film, and definitely not even an “indie” film. I’ve been waiting to tell a story like this one, so I wanted it to be bighearted, for a broad audience, progressive and funny, and like most holiday films – deeply wanting to connect with people.
Prior to shooting this film, Kyria and I were already planning to make “Moving Forward” (which is another stage play written by Kyria) as our second project. This would’ve been our first drama centered genre film. However, after seeing the stage play “Marriage Works, If, You Work it”, and the dynamics in it, we agreed that adapting it into a film would be a great follow up from “The Wake Up Call”. Thus, "A New Husband for Christmas" was birth. I’m just excited to continue doing what God has gifted me to do as he ministers to me and through me.
~ Derrick Mullen ~
FULL CREDITS
Written By: Kyria M. Williams
Directed By: Derrick Mullen
1st Assistant Director: Kyria M. Williams
2nd Assistant Director: Kennetha Paris
Executive Producer(s): LeConte "Trey" Williams, Kyria Williams, Derrick Mullen
Casting By: KMW Productions, LLC and TGriff Productions
Edited By: Mullen Group Productions
Set Designer: Trina's Decor and More
Production Assistant: Kawana Waddell
Craft Services: Donna Givens and Kendra Wilkins
Cinematographer: Derrick Mullen
Production Sound Mixer: Le'Conte (Trey) Williams
1st Assistant Camera: LeConte "Trey" Williams
2nd Assistant Camera: Toran Price
Behind the Scenes Camera: Shalese Johnson
Music Supervision: LeConte "Trey" Williams and Derrick Mullen
Wardrobe Stylist: Kawana Waddell
Key Makeup Artist: Nicole Powell
Makeup Artist(s): Bosalyn Goss, Danysha Greenlee, Kendress Hughes
Script Supervisor(s): Kyria Williams and Kennetha Paris
Extras Coordinator: TaJuanna Henderson
Location Manager: Kyria M. Williams
Location Assistant: Kennetha Paris
Production Manager: Trina Nelson
Set Manager: Kennetha Paris
Set Assistants: Mona Hayes, Krista Banks, Shonda Young
Boom Mic Operator: Le'Conte (Trey) Williams & Toran Price
Gaffer: Derrick Mullen & Toran Price
Prayer Warrior(s): Tawanda Gilliam and TaJuanna Henderson
Credits:
Created with images by Chad Madden - "Merry Christmas" • Toni Cuenca - "Christmas Decoration"