This limited series is a project by ShowbixOriginals in association with Junito's Studios, two Philadelphia-based independent film production companies focused on creating unique and diverse short films. Founded in 2011 and 2021 by Zay Rodriguez and Jesaniel Marrero Nieves, the companies strive to provide an entertaining, positive, inclusive and educational message to all projects. Our team of passionate and hard working industry professionals brings transparent experience and creative energy to each project. Our last films, The Man Upstairs and Halloween: Untold, received high praises with positive feedback, likes and shares.
Get To Know the Main Cast
Marcie Ryan, Actress - Meredith Walker
Originally born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, in Spokane Washington. Served in the Navy stationed in Pearl Harbor, while living in Hawaii discovered more about her Hawaiian roots. Lived in Phoenix Arizona pursued a degree in Nursing, and she has worked as a Registered Nurse for over 17 years. Started her acting journey later in life as a background actor on the set of M. Night Shyamalan feature film, Glass. That was the moment she knew that being onset was where she wanted to be. Studied Meisner and Movement with Drama Inc in Atlanta, and Improv at Philadelphia Improv Theatre. Recent work includes voice over for animated short Life’s Better Protected, Regrets currently streaming on Peacock, and episode 2 of Vince’s Place on ESPN+. Worked on multiple independent projects such as: The Curse of Ravencrest, Bed-Ridden, Miscalculated, The Cost of Flowers, Tooth and Nail, Rolling Sound, Money Lovers, Grim and Ripple.
Tara Beavers , Actress - Dr. Wanda Fletcher
Tara Beavers is an Award-winning actress from the Philadelphia area. Her most recent film titled Domestic Bliss, which she wrote, co-directed and starred in, has won multiple awards worldwide through out the festival circuit. She recently completed the short horror film, The Curse of Ravencrest, with Silent Shadow Productions, which she not only Executive Produced and had a leading role in, but also took on the duties of Line Producer, Assistant Director, Set Decorator, Prop Master, Costume Designer, as well as Craft Service and Makeup Assistant. Other recent acting work includes, It Comes From The Darkness, Bishop's Cove, and Entrance, which are in post-production, and The Man Upstairs, which is available, along with Domestic Bliss, to watch on YouTube. In her spare time, Tara enjoys white-tailed deer hunting, reading, and spending time with her family, including her rescue dog named Elroy and her cat named Tinky.
Project Team
Jesaniel Marrero Nieves, Director/Editor/Cinematographer
Jesaniel Marrero is a filmmaker, director, and actor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has worked in many independent film productions, commercials and short-films. Jesaniel sometimes gets inspiration from his favorite filmmakers. In 2021, he began making his own horror films and created his own video production called Showbix Original. His first film, Knock Knock in 2022, which was selected by film festivals and won for Best Thriller at the New Jersey Film Festival. His dream is to direct horror films and entertain people from his films.
Zay Rodriguez, Creator and Executive Producer
Zay Rodriguez was born on December 13th, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is of Puerto Rican descent. He's passionate about film writing and producing. In 2002, Rodriguez made a few straight to video films with friends; Daniela and Daiana Ruiz, which started his creative journey into the Independent scene. His first short film 'The Uprising', debuted online in 2005. The film was filmed in Hamilton, New Jersey which he starred alongside co-star, director and editor Will Sikora III. Rodriguez holds over a decade of experience in the Indie scene, and is currently expanding his experience with other productions such as; Life-Entertainment, Genao Pictures, Back2Ninety9 Productions, 831 Films and Showbix Originals. He currently is seeking to work with anyone interested and passionate about films.
Ruben Rosado, Associate Producer
Ruben is a classically trained actor from Reading, PA, which he decided to make a change in his life and chase his dream after beating the serious disease of cancer. He has studied and trained at “The Studio Orlando” with many instructors like Todd Bruno, for example. Ruben has worked on many films such as “Knock, Knock”, “Breakfast In Bed”, and LeBlanc just to name a few. He is easy to work with and always a pleasure to have around. He has a positive, vibrant, energy and always working hard to get expected results. Overall, he’s a great friend that you can trust, and rely on. Although constantly working on many projects, he is always willing to learn and grown as much as possible. He believes there is always going to be room for improvement.
Jim Cannatelli, Actor and Writer - Warren Kane
Jim Cannatelli born and raised in New Castle delaware, started acting in 2018 as a slasher villain in Slaughter Beach. Besides acting Jim also writes and directs his own film such as X Knight Escape from Warp Hell and Karma Highway, and is a comic book writer and illustrator. You can check out his work at xknightproductions.com.
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR:
Behind the scenes 'MUTE' with actor John Cervini.
Watch the short horror film: https://youtu.be/oyM-xaxejdk
Behind the Scenes with some cast members 'The Couple Next Door'.
Watch the short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR2RyIHvCLY
Behind the scenes of the short horror film 'The Man Upstairs'.
Watch the short horror: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtkKA4y5SEs
Behind the scenes with the cast and crew, 'Halloween: Untold'. A Halloween Fan Film.
Watch the fan film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6dqhR1vGAo
Behind the Scenes of 'The Outsider: Part 2'.
Watch the short horror: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpyNFyr4N50
Behind the scenes on set location, The Orphan (Teaser Shoot).