WHY I DON'T DATE
Cast & Crew
Christopher William Hurst
Writer/Director/Producer
Multi-talented, ambitious, strong-willed, and focused. This "Philly Phenom" was born & raised in Philadelphia, PA. He gained his love for the entertainment business at the young age of 13. His first attempt was cutting on the 1s' and 2s' as a DJ. Then when he entered high school he wrote his first rap. Enjoying the way his rhymes flowed he started writing more, and soon took his skills to the studio. As time went on his skills excelled as a DJ, M.C., and a producer. Chris started to co-produce his tracks and recorded numerous songs over the years. He later became a "ghost" writer.
As he got older he began to manage, produce, and promote other artists in the tri-state area. He did showcases for unsigned artists and successfully had major labels such as Def Jam, LaFace, and Sony Records attend his events. In the process of creating a forum for unknown artists, he also promoted & booked well known figures in the music business.
His creativity has also led him to create an educational & entertaining board/card game called, "Who?Said".
Chris Hurst has also written several scripts over the years & recently finished his first feature length film called, "WHY I DON'T DATE". It's a true story about what men go through when they date women. Although he's the writer of this fascinating story he's also a victim of these very circumstances that occur daily. "WHY I DON'T DATE" takes place in the present & it was filmed entirely in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, & Delaware areas. The story is about four childhood friends and one newly acquired guy who happens to be white. It follows each man & it takes you on a hilarious dating journal in which the sequence of events are unbelievable but definitely true!
Chris is a versatile writer who writes with passion. His scripts are heartfelt & some are cutting edge real that most dare not talk about. He's not afraid to push the envelope and wrinkle a few feathers. Writing is one of his fortes and he pushes himself to be the best at anything he sets his mind to. When asked what makes him so versatile, creative, & motivated he stated, "Dream the impossible. Anything is possible. Make it possible"!
You can follow Chris Hurst at https://linktr.ee/fntruth
Sean Hegarty
Cinematographer/Editor/Producer/Actor
Sean Hegarty has been working in the video and film industry in the Philadelphia and New York areas for the past ten years, on projects ranging from the 2006 Justin Lin movie Annapolis to Audioslave's "Doesn't Remind Me" music video. He has also appeared in TV commercials for New York's Race Palace Casino and Voltage Entertainment's horror short "Torment" which was nominated for "Best Horror Short" in Philadelphia's Terror Film fest. He also worked on the upcoming "Zombie Ex's" which is due for release September 2013 as well as the web series "Spirit Hunters".
Jerry Cerruti
Cinematographer/Casting Agent
Jerry brings his extensive management and financial background from the corporate arena to his tenure in the film industry. He has been involved in countless productions including Commercial, Industrial, TV, Stage, Music Videos, Documentaries, Short and Feature Length Films. He has excelled in a wide variety of positions including Executive Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Casting Director, Writer, Actor, Set Designer, Gaffer and Key Grip. Jerry’s film, “Between the Blinds”, received numerous nominations, including Best Picture, Best Acting and Best Concept and also won for Best Direction. Jerry travelled to Haiti to shoot a documentary film to help raise awareness about the destruction of schools in the country due to the earthquake. He has been involved in video shoots for charities such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Parkinson’s Foundation and the American Diabetes Association.
Will Wilmore III
"Dr. Julius M. Jordan"
Will Wilmore, III- A 35yr. old gifted Model/Actor/Singer who has been involved in the Performing Arts from a young age. With several model casting calls, (Blaze The Catwalk, “All White” Affair 2010), vocal recording projects (Dr. Norman Hutchins – “Spontaneous Praise” Vol. 1, The Harvest Praise Mass Choir – “Sounds of Praise” and “Heart Psalms”, Darnell Miller & The Praise Team-“The Worship Mixtape Vol. 1”), background vocalist for several recording artists, stage plays (The Women In Zion, Hooz-Am-I, Getting Out of Egypt), industrial videos (Royal Bank of Scotland), motion pictures and numerous local skits, William balances his time, gifts, and ministry (PowerHouse Ministries - Smyrna, DE) with a thriving career as an Entrepreneur.
Michael Connolly
"Steven"
Michael Connolly hailing from Youngstown OH, grew up in a blue collar town where hard work was ingrained in him. Being the middle child of seven, in order to stand out, he developed a natural theatrical ability. Moving to Philadelphia PA, he started taking acting classes in 2010 where he has been able to polish his natural acting ability.
With a unique look, Michael has the ability to portray a multitude of ethnicities and character types. Since starting, he has continued to land a multitude of roles in genres such as comedy, drama, action, and horror. His experience includes modeling, web based performance, film, and TV where he’s proven to be pliable and adaptable in front of the camera,
As an avid reader, Michael likes to stay current with today’s motivational authors/speakers and documentaries. He also enjoys focusing on personal development and growth attending a London based workshop focusing on human interaction, visual appearance and evolutionary psychology. He also enjoys working out, yoga, and travel.
Actors inspiring Michael include Robert Downey Jr, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio.
