RAFAEL RAGLAND

Director, Writer, Editor

Rafael Ragland, a native of Chicago, started writing and directing movies in 2010. Rafael has written and directed over 15 movies, four web series, and three stage plays. Rafael has also worked with individuals such as Tyler Perry, Spike Lee, and Cynda Williams, just to name a few. Rafael is known to be very skillful in this industry. He earned a social degree in films, learning to screen write, direct, edit, produce, film, and score. He is known for casting for different projects as well. Several of his movies have been shown in mainstream theaters. He owns his own streaming network, Virtual vision where you can see much of Rafael’s work.

JOSEPH ROY

Co-writer, Project Manager

Joseph Roy (aka Roy), also a native of Chicago, is going into his third year in the film industry. He is currently the co-writer, project manager, and boom operator for So Grateful Films, as well as part owner of Virtual Vision. Joseph played roles in a couple of Rafael’s TV series, “Finessing”, and “Me & My Girlfriend”, as well as a staring role in his latest movie “Anisa Saves Christmas”, and a supporting role in “Dark of the Day” which were both shown in a mainstream theaters. He will also be playing a role in Rafael’s upcoming play, Motown in the Living Room. Joseph has always had a great passion for movies and TV shows. As a child, he often snuck downstairs in the middle of the night to watch the Late Late Late Movie with his Brother. Joseph still watches late night movies, only he doesn’t have to sneak downstairs anymore.