We've just received a huge honor! Cougar's Marque Entertainment CEO Kevin Sorrell was recently selected as a "Creative Innovator Advocating A Global Difference" by A United Journey For Humanity, for his work on
A Mile In My Shoes. Check out their page by clicking the banner below. This is really big for the project, especially as we make the push for financing!
A Mile In My Shoes: Stories Of HIV/AIDS In African America and
Revelation is an independent feature film and short film, respectively, written by newcomer
Kevin Sorrell. The projects are currently in development, with principal photography to take place in Houston, TX through locally-based production companies
Cougar's Marque Entertainment, LLC and
Auset Entertainment .
For more information or general inquiries about the projects, please email us at
[email protected]Synopsis - A Mile In My Shoes The lives of seven individuals intersect as they struggle to endure the fallout that HIV/AIDS inflicts on their personal and professional lives…
LESLIE JOHNSON feels trapped. A local pharmacist, she’s powerless to save her sister, LYNETTE, from rotting in a bed as AIDS ravages her body. Meanwhile, her attempts to convince their brother, KOREY, to visit his ailing sister before it’s too late have proven equally fruitless. Even her relationship with husband DARREN is strained; recently laid off, his insecurities and frustration trigger a series of fights that threaten to tear apart their marriage once and for all…
Teenager J.J. McNEIL is only at peace when working on his music. Once the beat stops, he’s forced to contend with the specter of AIDS and being openly gay at his high school - while at home battling the stress brought on by an unsupportive mother and her latest no-good suitor - an ex-con - who’s none too thrilled to learn about J.J.’s orientation…
BRYAN and KEISHA are a young HIV-afflicted couple who are recovering drug addicts. When Keisha learns that her recurring nausea is not a symptom of her disease, but a pregnancy, the emotions of the pro-life supporter become conflicted. Does she have the baby and risk it contracting the virus - or commit an act that defies her beliefs?
Synopsis - Revelation This “prequel†gives insight into Keisha’s crumbling life before we meet her in
A Mile In My Shoes, including her addiction to crystal meth, family strife, and the events leading to her final escape from the drug and her abusive dealer. Secondary and minor characters from
A Mile In My Shoes appear.
The Filmmakers Kevin Sorrell (Writer/Director) - Writer of 14 feature length and 14 short screenplays, Kevin’s works include the thriller
Charity, a Finalist in the 2006 Film Expo Texas Screenplay Contest, and
Thief of Hearts (romantic comedy), a Second-Rounder in the 2005 Austin Heart of Film Screenplay Competition, currently under option. He has written and directed two short films,
The Party and
Randi’s Birthday, helmed “Keep Livin’,†the music video for Houston rap artist Alias “Jâ€, served as Assistant Director on Houston artist Joe Kane’s music video, “You Awwwwready Know,†as Producer, Co-director and Director of Photography on
Killing Me Softly, a short that has been accepted into festivals in Atlanta and Dallas, and worked as Director of Photography on
A Girl’s Guide to Soul Search, a short produced and directed by fellow Texan Alyssa Rachelle. He is currently directing the feature length documentary
Apple Pies and Flappin’ Thighs.
Alyssa Rachelle (Producer) - Alyssa is Co-Founder and President of Houston-based
Auset Entertainment . In 2004, she wrote, produced and directed the short film
A Girl's Guide to Soul Search, and served as Producer on
Randi's Birthday, director Kevin Sorrell’s second short. Having obtained a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Alyssa’s since gone on to work crew positions on several productions in the Houston and Austin areas. With her passion, vision and persistence, this member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hopes to bring Houston to new heights in the film/TV production scene.
Shaundra Ray (Producer) - In addition to her role as Business Manager of Cougar’s Marque Entertainment, Shaundra has appeared in both
The Party and
Randi’s Birthday, while serving as Producer and Script Supervisor on both projects. She also an integral part of script development, wielding a deep understanding of storytelling and thematic concepts. Shaundra holds a degree in economics from the University of North Texas, which, combined with a keen eye for detail and sharp analytical and organizational skills, make her an invaluable asset to the production process.
