Jonathan Cardell Sims, Sr.

Nova's father works for NASA and each night he shares his space explorations with her, sparking her imagination and allowing her to dream. But when he becomes a workaholic and distant, Nova's dreams stop and she grows up to be just like him — cold and unhappy. It's only when she has a daughter of her own that Nova realizes the importance of pouring into and encouraging the imagination of the next generation. Can she break the cycle and be a better parent to her daughter and rediscover the power of dreaming?

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In "Shutter Speed," Isaiah attends his estranged father's funeral and learns about his father's hidden talent as a master photographer. Intrigued by his father's captivating work displayed at the repast, Isaiah finds solace and resonance in the photographs. Seeking a way to connect with his late father, Isaiah embarks on a journey of self-discovery, teaching himself photography from scratch. With no prior experience, he spends weeks immersing himself in tutorials and experimenting with his camera, determined to understand the world through his father's lens.

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Delilah Monroe is a gifted stylist with a secret. After losing custody of her daughter Grace to her controlling ex-husband Samson, she returns to her late mother's unfinished research — a rare African neurotoxin designed to heal the mind. In Delilah's hands, it becomes something else: a weapon to bring powerful men to their knees, perfected one client at a time.

But as Detective Cole closes in, a desperate wife comes looking for her missing husband, and a charming investor named Harvey threatens to break through her defenses, Delilah discovers that the people closest to her may be the most dangerous of all.

A 33-episode vertical drama series exploring power, motherhood, betrayal, and the cost of taking back control.

Production Credits
Written by Jonathan Cardell Sims, Sr.
Produced by Media 1st
Directed by Dr. Gary Mason, II
Creative Producer: Chantel Johnson
Musical Score & Marketing Strategist: Sonya Fox

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