EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off winning the Audience Award at Tribeca Film Festival for The Perfect Find (Netflix), director-actor duo Numa Perrier and Keith Powers reteam for family drama Trip , from screenwriter David E. Baugnon. The story revolves around Ben (Keith Powers), a pre-med student pursuing experimental healing methods for his terminally ill mother.
This experience turned wild adventure uncovers secrets and truths the family must face. Adonis Tountas of Everlast Pictures, Joshua Parham and Kristopher MacNeil of Uprising Global will produce the indie feature alongside Perrier and Powers. Executive producers include Nikko Tountas, James Leon, Mark Roling, Nic Bilbao, and Craig Armstrong.
Thomas Sullivan is currently casting with production slated for Summer/Fall in New Orleans. Related Stories News Gilbert Films, Get Lifted Film Co & Harvey Mason Media Producing 'The War And Treaty'; Numa Perrier Directing News 'Jezebel' Director Numa Perrier To Produce And Star In Audre Lorde Indie Biopic 'The Erotic' Keith Powers recently joined the cast of Emperor of Ocean Park opposite Forest Whitaker premiering July 14. He also stars in The Perfect Find, The New Edition Story, Door Mouse and Tomorrow War .
Powers won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role in The Perfect Find . Perrier received a nomination for Outstanding Directing with the film receiving 3 total nominations including Gabrielle Union for Outstanding Lead Actress. Perrier directed and starred in her.
