Studio Suggs

10/14/2025

Studio Suggs is joining another "Indie Spotlight: Film & Conversation" hosted by Jessica Hurth! Join us on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m. as our film, "Homeboys Haunted 2," screens alongside two other locally made shorts at the Malco Desoto Cinema Grill. The evening ends with a Director Q&A!

Buy your tickets for just $5 by scanning the QR code or get them through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-spotlight-film-conversation-presents-horror-shorts-special-tickets-1765759547339?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawNbOGJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpfErVYNeMa95YhOCIh9qNaZdIClAqYsg1LYKqbTna09BKsUz_IMIIm5FQ1V_aem_kDYSeqlWwSso91eoH_tKnQ

10/14/2025

Our first-ever Studio Suggs Open Auditions were a smash hit! Thank you to all the incredible filmmakers who joined our panel and the wonderful actors who inspired us with their performances! We hope this leads to new opportunities and collaboration for everyone. This was a big step towards connecting our local film community, and we couldn't have asked for a better 4-Year Anniversary! 🥳 To God be the glory!

10/10/2025

Joining the Studio Suggs Open Audition Filmmaker Panel is Jessica Chaney!

Jessica Chaney is a filmmaker and storyteller dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of women of color through film. An Alabama native with over a decade of experience in media production, she has worked across news, advertising, and community platforms to craft meaningful narratives. In 2017, she co-founded Not Your Ordinary Films, producing acclaimed short films, web series, and the feature-length documentary "I AM: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health," which has screened at festivals nationwide.

And that's all the incredible filmmakers coming to our panel this Saturday! Can't wait for them to see all the local talent who signed up for our open auditions!

10/09/2025

Joining the Studio Suggs Open Audition Filmmaker Panel are Amir Abdur-Rasheed, Carli Allen, and Michael Daniels!

- Amir Abdur-Rasheed made his grand debut as a film director this past summer with the comedy short "Schoolwide Rumble." He has been acting and working on films since he was 8 years old, worked as an assistant director on 3 indie Memphis Youth films, and directed and moderated dozens of broadcast programs. Amir has some projects he's looking forward to making soon, and he's excited to meet some new talent.

- Carli Allen is an emerging filmmaker and film major whose work explores the intersection of storytelling and visual innovation. A two-time Indie Memphis Youth Film Festival winner for her film P.S. I Club You, which she wrote and directed, Carli currently works in the film industry while pursuing a career in entertainment law and plans to launch her own production company.

- Michael Daniels — Director of the shorts "Vindictive" (2019) and "Gold & Gunpowder" (2023) and the upcoming feature "THORN" (2026). Michael's films explore dramatic characters and themes while overcoming fantastical odds. He loves to blend genres ranging from western to supernatural to science fiction and more. All his projects have been made locally with the intention of developing himself and his crew's talents. Michael aims for sets where we combine artistic creativity with professional standards.

10/08/2025

Joining the Studio Suggs Open Audition Filmmaker Panel are Apphia Salter, Ronnie Franklin Jr., and Jessica Hurth!

- Apphia Salter is a filmmaker and visual storyteller whose creative journey began with photography in middle school. She began taking her craft seriously in high school and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree, majoring in Communication with a concentration in Film and Video and minoring in Graphic Design. Throughout her studies, she’s worked on a range of short films across various courses. Most recently, she completed her own non-dialogue short film, set to premiere this Friday.

- Ronnie Franklin Jr. is a Memphis indie filmmaker with a passion for crafting stories that blend authenticity, emotion, and storytelling. A proud alum of the University of Memphis film program, he brings a direct approach to every project— from concept to final cut. His work reflects a deep appreciation for character-driven narratives and meaningful representation on screen and through audio. Ronnie continues to build his creative voice through film, audio, and storytelling, including his upcoming series ‘The Knight Shadows’ and an untitled web series that he is currently writing and directing.

- Jessica Hurth is a director and founder of the production company SleepyEaters. She created 'Indie Spotlight: Film & Conversation' to showcase and support independent filmmakers. Her short films, including "Hidden Thoughts," explore intimate human experiences and reflect her passion for authentic storytelling and community through film.

10/07/2025

Joining the Studio Suggs Open Audition Filmmaker Panel is Clint Till!
Clint Till is a video director, filmmaker, and brand storyteller with 25 years of production and post-production experience. He's written and directed several films that have screened at numerous festivals, gaining accolades from journalists and festival attendees alike, while earning multiple awards. He is the winner of the Writer’s Digest 75th screenplay competition and a quarterfinalist in the 2024 Script Lab Screenplay Contest. Clint’s also a writer and podcaster on Substack, publishing "The Persistence of Vision," where he and other creative professionals share stories of their career experiences and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

10/05/2025

Studio Suggs is hosting OPEN AUDITIONS! If you're a local actor, this could be your time to shine! Here's how you apply:

1) Like this video
2) Follow us
3) Go to www.studiosuggs.com
4) Hit "OPEN AUDITION"

Only the first 26 applicants who confirm their attendance will be eligible for the auditions on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025! Sign up now, and get 10% off a professional headshot session with Caleb Suggs. We'll see you on audition day!

08/01/2025

We're happy to announce that our film "All The Red Flags" will be screening locally next week at the "Indie Spotlight: Film & Conversation" along with 2 other local shorts! It happens next Tuesday, August 5 at the Malco Desoto Cinema Grill at 7:30 p.m. The evening also includes a Director Q&A from 8:20 - 9:00 p.m. Buy your ticket now for just $5! We can't wait to see you there!

Get your tickets through the QR code or this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-spotlight-film-conversation-presents-three-shorts-one-screen-tickets-1510146130729?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/15/2025

05/05/2025

Studio Suggs is streaming on ANOTHER platform! Over the next few months, Studio Suggs original movies will be rolling out on Sweetspire TV, a free streaming platform available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, mobile devices, and online at sweetspire.tv

Big thanks to Angela Green, Margaret Hatter, and On Location: Memphis for this incredible partnership! The following Studio Suggs movies are appearing on Sweetspire TV this year!
-Homeboys Haunted
-Homeboys Haunted 2
-Free Indeed
-All The Red Flags
-That Joke Is Mine!

05/01/2025

Studio Suggs has come to STREAMING! Catch our films 'Free Indeed' and 'All The Red Flags' now streaming on BKETV! Watch BKETV online, on your mobile device, or cast to your TV at www.BKETV.com or through the BKETV app available in the App Store and Google Play Store.

We're so thankful for this new frontier and partnership with BKETV and Dr. Anwar Jamison! More exciting news about Studio Suggs and streaming coming soon...