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Bio & Resume of Regina D. Wells
“Showing the World Jesus in a Real WAY!”
Phone: 678-334-5234 [email protected]
Address 624 Roy North Rd Carrollton GA 30117
Writer, Director, Producer, Stage Manager /Theatre, Film, Television
Owner and Founder of Gena-Mae Productions http://genamaeproductions.webs.com
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Contents
Mission/Vision & Objective Statements…………………. Page 2
About Gena-Mae Productions…………………………………Page 3
Between Love & A Hard Place…………………………………Page 3
Where is the Village?...................................................................Page 3
Miss Lady……………………………………………………………….Page 4
Domestic Work History………………………………………….Page 5
Writing…………………………………………………………………Pages 5-6
Other Directing Experience………………….………………..Pages 6-7
Event Planning………………………………………………………..Page 8
Talent Management/Booking…………………………………..Page 9
Production Posters……………………………………………........Page 10-11
Mission/Vision Statement
“It takes vision, well thought out goals, strategies and very determined equipped individuals to not only create but accomplish a successful production of any kind. With over fifteen years of experience and study I am equipped to aid taking a production whether film, television or stage to a great level of success. I have experience as a writer, director, producer, production manager, script supervisor, stage manager as well as costume and lighting design. I am founder of Gena-Mae Productions, a gospel theatrical Production Company originated in Carroll County. We operate on the motto “Showing the World Jesus in a REAL WAY!” by performing productions that have spiritually uplifting themes, reaching out to people of all ages, genders, and races while dealing with real life scenarios.”
Objective
My objective is to obtain employment in the entertainment, film, television industry that allows me to continue being creative as well as organized and an access to any productions I work with.
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ABOUT: Gena-Mae Productions
Gena-Mae Productions was founded in 2003 by Regina D. Wells and is a independent production company. GMP performs production, casting and directing full length adult and teen productions. As CEO and found of GMP Regina Wells has experience aiding churches in organizing and establishing drama and dance ministries; Self advertising/ fundraising/ sponsorship gaining. As well as hiring production workers such as costume designers, ticket takers, stagehands, sound and lighting techs, and has completed productions in Film, Theatre, & Photography.
Between Love & A Hard Place
Filmed in December 2009 BLAHP is anticipating release in 2012. Regina D. Wells is the writer, creator & co-director of Feature Film “Between Love & A Hard Place” adapted from the original GMP “What Little boys are Made of!”. The film stars BernNadette Stanis “Thelma from Good Times” & gospel recording artist Canton Jones, IronE Singleton from “The Blind Side”, Kaira Akita from Tyler Perry’s “Why did I get married?” & Atlanta Starlet Nina Nicole.
“Where is the Village?”
Currently touring and playing since April 2011 “Where is the Village?” is an Original Gena-Mae Production dealing with Teen issues such as but not limited to bullying, suicide, and pregnancy. This production has been performed for communities throughout West Georgia as well as booked for a youth rally at Open Word Christian Ministries in Fairburn, Georgia.
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“Miss Lady”
Set for first the first performance November of 2012, Miss Lady is a hip-opera production produced by DuU LLC. Written, Directed and Production Managed by Regina D. Wells. A show geared towards the female audience the show features original songs from an album of the same name by Shantell “Charisma” Morrissette. The production deals with issues such as but not limited to: child abandonment, domestic violence, human trafficking and self inflicted pain. The show is available for sponsored tours and to be used by women’s organization for fundraising purposes.
Press Kits and Production information available upon request
Domestic Work History
ARAMARK Title: Administration & Catering Coordinator Location: State University of West GA Carrollton, GA Duration: 8 years. Duties: Office manager, cashier manager, scheduling and orientating employees, calculating hours for payroll, deposits, cash banks, scheduling three facilities for catered events. Answering phones, multi tasking. WHITESBURG ELEMENTARY Title: Paraprofessional Location: Whitesburg, GA Duration: 1 year Duties: Aiding teacher in classroom, creating fun activities for students, grading papers, monitoring students at lunch and on playground CARROLLTON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Title: Student informational specialist Location: Carrollton, GA Duration: 7 years Duties: Office manager, entering student data including by not limited to attendance, scheduling classes, withdrawal and enrollment. Editor and coordinator for school newsletter, filing paperwork, contacting parents, answering calls, scheduling appointments and meetings for principal
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WRITING EXPERIENCE
A PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES
1991-Present: Leader of Performing Arts Ministry for A Place of Refuge Church Ministries Carrollton GA Duties: Writing and directing productions including: Straight plays, puppet shows, comedies and dramas, monologues and speeches, poetry and pantomime productions. *Other work with this organization: Overseeing activities of three dance departments and two drama departments coordinating plays and dances for children, teens and adults. Choreographing dances Organizing productions and special programs such as: Christmas programs, Easter productions and Halloween carnivals, also DP and Editor for Trendsetter TV a youth television program at A Place of Refuge. www.aplaceofrefugechurch.org
UNIQUE PRODUCTIONS INC.
2005 Unique Productions Co-Writer for Feature Film “Life 101: Angel’s Secret” 2008 Writer of “Angel’s Secret the Stage play” adapted from the film or Unique Productions. *Also directed this production. *Other work with this company Production Manager, Script Supervisor, Co-Writer for Angel’s Secret the extended version (distributed by Maverick Entertainment) Assistant Director & Co-Producer “Touch One Touch A Generation.” http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3481159 www.ugproductions.com
On The Rocks Arrest Newspaper 2011-2012 Inspirational article writer for “On The Rocks Arrest” weekly newspaper (*sample articles available upon request)
WADE WORKS STUDIOS
February 2010 Wade Works Studios Writer of short film “Not my Own: Joseph’s Story” *Other work with this company Production Manager, Script Supervisor.
WOW & Soul Fusion Online Magazines
2011-2012 Volunteer writer for Wow Magazine, Editor & Chief Candie A Price inspirational articles for Christians of all ages *Writing for Soul Fusion online magazine (2012)
*Articles available upon request
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Directing Experience BROKIL ENTERTAINMENT
October 2002-May 2006 Assistant director for touring productions “Mama I’m your Child” & “Can A Hoochie Become First Lady” “Can Jezebel become First Lady?” *Other work for this company Cast Manager, Lighting Design Assistant, Stage Manager (for touring show)
GODZ GIRL NETWORK
February 2006 Hired as Co-Director/ Co-Producer for Cee Cee Michaela’s GODZGirl’s Network Documentary Film “V is for Virgin” *Other work for this company Event coordinator for “HolyWood Retreat” Stage Manager & Production Manager for “Heaven” written by Cee Cee Michaela-Floyd
HOLY BOYZ ENT.
Summer 2010 “Christ Like Girl” Official Music Video & short film for “The Holy Boyz”. Writer, Director, Director of Photography & Editor.
DREMAC MUSIC
Summer 2011 “Brand New” Official Music Video or Gospel Rapper Dre Mac. Writer, Director, Director of Photography and Editor
Other Production Work
July 2006 Latest Creations as Script Supervisor for Latest Creations Inc. Film “Bugged” Director Keith Hampton
June 2001 “Life Changing Ministries” Assistant Direct, Co-Produce, organize and conduct filming for “Touch One Touch a Generation”
2010-Present “XYZ: Open Word Christian Center” Y.E.S Performing Arts Co-Creator and organizer of the camp, writer and assistant director for productions performed at the camp annually *Other work for this company Acting/Film teacher for summer camp, written and directed two original plays to date, one musical writing the songs as well.
May 2007 Carrollton Cultural Arts Center “A Raisin in the Sun” and “I’m not Rappaport”
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Event Planning
HATTIE MAE MARSHALL
June 2011 Event Coordinator for Hattie Mae Marshall Scholarship Awards Program, talent booker, marketing and contest judge.
FALL OUT LAUGHING
October 2011 Production Manager Coordinator, and Advertising for “Fall Out Laughing” Christian Comedy show produced by Thomas K. Wells & Will Stegall
*ALSO EXPERIENCED IN PHOTOGRAPHY & WEDDINGS COORDINATIONS
Talent Booking/Management
THOMAS K. WELLS
Actor, Comedian- managing talent, negotiation of contracts, scouting out performance and acting opportunities, in charge of all marketing and publicity
SHANTELL “CHARISMA” MORRISSETTE
Actress, Gospel artist, Rapper & Motivational Speaker, negotiation of contract for booked events
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