A Botched Affair

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Title EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Description When investing in the film industry, choosing a project that stands out in a crowded market is essential. That's where A Botched Affair comes in. This film has all the elements of a successful investment venture, including an attention-grabbing storyline, a hot topic that will generate buzz, and industry professionals working at reduced rates. A Botched Affair is a personal drama about a young professional woman who grapples with guilt and seeks refuge on a Caribbean island until her past confronts her. Investing in A Botched Affair is not just a wise financial decision; it's a chance to support a project that has the potential to make a real impact in the world of cinema, and the filmmakers behind the movie collectively possess more than 100 years of experience in the film industry. Seize this opportunity and Join us in bringing this independent film to life.

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Title THE STORY

Description Dajah, a talented social media specialist works for Dr. Michael Stevens, a charismatic medical professional renowned for his expertise in women’s cosmetics. Despite the grim reality of numerous botched surgeries that have left a trail of devastating consequences for many women, Dajah is reluctant but remains steadfast in her mission to draw in new clients, lured by the substantial financial rewards her job offers. Dajah’s 18-year-old cousin is influenced by content from her social media platform and gets cosmetic surgery that goes horribly wrong. A guilt-ridden Dajah goes into seclusion on a remote island in the Caribbean. As Dajah settles into her new routine, she takes on an underpaid yet fulfilling public relations position at a quaint art gallery showcasing local artists. On the island, she finds unexpected companionship in three new friends who gently guide her through a profound journey of self-reflection and forgiveness. Meanwhile, back in the United States, trouble brews for Dr. Stevens as detectives from the Los Angeles police department storm his offices, uncovering the darker side of his practice. Oblivious to the chaotic events unfolding in her former life, Dajah remains immersed in her healing journey. However, Dr. Stevens soon realizes the importance of reconnecting with Dajah, understanding that he must either secure her loyalty or eliminate the threat she poses to his future.

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Title IMPLEMENTATION

Description The film A Botched Affair will be shot primarily in the United States Virgin Islands, delivering a cinematic quality that rivals films with budgets three times greater. All filming locations on St. Croix have been secured, and the Caribbean Community Theater (CCT) will expertly handle the casting of local talent. With a robust history of producing three local plays yearly for the past 30 years, the CCT is well-equipped to cast Virgin Island actors who genuinely reflect the region's essence. It's paramount that these actors possess authentic Caribbean accents. The lead character, Dajah, will be selected from Los Angeles. Principal photography will commence in April 2026, and our festival campaign is set to launch in December 2026. David Massey and Angela Gibbs, our talented directors, bring invaluable expertise that will elevate the film's overall quality. Gibbs is a specialized acting coach renowned for her ability to guide actors portraying iconic figures, ensuring powerful and memorable performances. She will leverage her extensive industry connections to cast well-known actors for our Los Angeles roles. Massey, an Oscar nominee and a former sportscaster and radio personality from the Virgin Islands, has already successfully directed two films in the territory. His established reputation will allow us to produce this film on a modest budget without compromising on quality. Cinematographer Keith Smith is set to bring his extensive experience to the project, having filmed three productions in the Caribbean, including the Baths in the British Virgin Islands. With a portfolio that includes more than 40 films and television shows, Smith will capture striking visuals that will undoubtedly attract interest from studios and streaming platforms eager to secure an acquisition deal. Please click and check out the filmmakers portfolios/reels after their bios. David Massey | Angela Gibbs | Keith Smith

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Title MOVIE DISTRIBUTION

Description Festival Circuit: Participating in prominent film festivals is essential for generating publicity, reaching our target audience, and attracting potential buyers. Festivals like Sundance, known for its celebration of independent cinema, and the Pan African Film Festival, which highlights diverse voices from the African diaspora, will provide valuable visibility. Additionally, events such as the Cleveland Film Festival, BronzeLens, Slamdance, SE Manly Film Fest, Cannes, AFI (American Film Institute), and the ABFF (American Black Film Festival) offer unique platforms to engage with industry professionals and cinephiles alike. Together, these festivals will significantly enhance our film's exposure and potential success in the market. MULTI DISTRIBUTION PLAN Part 1- Limited Theatrical Release Plan: In an exciting initiative to boost the film's exposure and profitability, various cities—including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Columbus, Ohio, Atlanta, and Miami, Florida—will host a week-long theatrical release. This strategic rollout will create a buzz around the movie, drawing in audiences and generating significant media attention. By concentrating the release in these key urban centers, the campaign intends to maximize ticket sales, encourage local engagement, and foster community discussions about the film, ultimately enhancing its visibility in the competitive entertainment market. Part 2- 3rd party Distribution Plan: We will be working with a reputable Distributor to pitch the movie to major SVOD Streaming platforms, e.g., Netflix, Amazon, Paramount +, HBO Max, etc.

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Elevating production value

Join us in bringing this independent film to life!

The film A Botched Affair will be shot primarily in the United States Virgin Islands. All filming locations on St. Croix have been secured, and the Caribbean Community Theater (CCT) will expertly handle the casting of local talent.

Movie credit

Thank You credit in the movie

Film’s Premiere

A Signed Movie Poster and VIP seating

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An Executive Producer movie credit

Net Profits

Investors will receive pro rata participation

THE FILMMAKERS

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David Massey
Angela Gibbs
Keith Smith
Film Production

Director / Producer

David Massey is an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Education from Ohio Dominican University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Advanced Film and Television from the American Film Institute. He is recognized as the first African American in the history of the Academy Awards to receive a nomination for an Oscar in the Live-Action Short Film category for his work on Last Breeze of Summer.

Massey has produced and directed a variety of films and television programs. His notable projects include Men of Courage, an hour-long docudrama that garnered an NAACP Image Award and aired on BET; Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win, a documentary focusing on the 31st December Women’s Movement in Ghana; and Fespaco, a feature documentary narrated by Danny Glover that highlights Africa’s largest and oldest film festival. Additionally, Massey has produced six short films, including Island Song, which received the Audience Award at the Pan African Film Festival in 2013, and When Justice Isn’t Just, a short documentary distributed by First Run Features in 2015 that explores the law enforcement shootings of unarmed African Americans.

Writer / Director

From bringing characters to life on screen, producing, coaching, and directing, Angela Gibbs has become a staple in the entertainment industry with a career spanning over five decades. Gibbs was a regular on ABC’s comedy series Not Dead Yet, opposite Gina Rodriguez. In that series, Gibbs played Cricket, Nell’s beautiful and free-spirited friend. Gibbs is also often recognized for her role in the award-winning and critically acclaimed HBO Max series Hacks and is a standout as Robin, Marcus' mother who has a very close relationship with her son. Additional credits for Gibbs include Finding Happy, Adult Swim’s Black Jesus, On My Block (Netflix), This Is Us (NBC), and Bones. Film credits include Straight Outta Compton (Universal Pictures), Stone Cold Christmas (Bounce TV), Think Like a Man (Screen Gems) – to name a few.

Director of Photography

Born in New Orleans, Smith graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications. There, he was a four- year letterman on the University’s “powerhouse” basketball team. During his senior year he interned at a local cable station as a video engineer. Upon graduation he went on to work at WWL-TV, a local CBS affiliate in New Orleans, where he worked as one of eight news photographers on the station’s well-respected news team.

In 1989 Smith was accepted into the prestigious AFI [American Film Institute] in Los Angeles, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. There he received AFI’s 1991 distinguished Remy Martin Student Scholarship Award. This marked the first time in its six-year inception, that the award was given to a cinematography fellow, and the first time the award went to a first year student.

Smith began his film career as a camera assistant working with such well-known filmmakers as Oliver Stone and Robert Richardson, ASC. He worked with the pair on JFK, Heaven and Earth, Natural Born Killers, Nixon and Any Given Sunday. He went onto work with Rob Reiner on A Few Good Men, and Robert Townsend’s comedy, Meteor Man, and on Mike Binder’s Blankman, starring Damon Wayans. His last project as an assistant was The Trigger Effect , a film directed by David Koeppe, who also wrote “Jurassic Park.”

Our Crew

The film A Botched Affair will be shot primarily in the United States Virgin Islands, delivering a cinematic quality that rivals films with budgets three times greater. All filming locations on St. Croix have been secured, and the Caribbean Community Theater (CCT) will expertly handle the casting of local talent. With a robust history of producing three local plays yearly for the past 30 years, the CCT is well-equipped to cast Virgin Island actors who genuinely reflect the region's essence. It's paramount that these actors possess authentic Caribbean accents. The lead character, Dajah, will be selected from Los Angeles. Principal photography will commence in April 2026, and our festival campaign is set to launch in December 2026.

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Years of experience in filmmaker services

Filming

We have talented directors and invaluable expertise on the project.

David Massey and Angela Gibbs, our talented directors, bring invaluable expertise that will elevate the film's overall quality. Gibbs is a specialized acting coach renowned for her ability to guide actors portraying iconic figures, ensuring powerful and memorable performances.

Studios and streaming platforms acquisition deals

Extensive industry connections

Cinematographer Keith Smith is set to bring his extensive experience to the project, having filmed three productions in the Caribbean, including the Baths in the British Virgin Islands.