Studio Suggs

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!

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.