Spotlight on Aunt Helen (Played By Annette James)

Annette came to an open audition call for Misunderstandings but there wasn't a role that fit her. Tamiko, who was there casting the day Annete auditioned and called Neeta that night and mentioned how good she and another actress (who also would be in the film). After this conversation Neeta had the character "Aunt Helen" created specifically for Annette.



"Annette was always on time, she knew her lines, and she was a joy to work with. She brought a mature element to the scenes she was in, yet she was able to protray the humor we wanted from her. I would love to work with her again. If we had more time, I would have written in more scenes for her," said Neeta Wooten, Casting Director and Executive Producer.


Annette, far right


Annette's Bio
Annette is a wife and mother. She is an actor of stage, television and film. She graduated from Bowie State University in December 1999, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications. She attends New Vision Church in Bowie, Maryland and has performed in several major theatrical productions written, directed, and produced by the Drama Ministry. Annette has performed in several Industrials, and a television pilot called “8 Hours Plus,” A.J. Dalton Productions. Annette can also be seen in HBO’s “The Wire.” Her first feature film work was in “Too Saved,” a “T” Collection Production, which was accepted as an entry into the 16th Annual Pan African Film Festival, in Las Angeles, CA. Annette feels extremely blessed to be able to follow her dream. Last, but not least, she thanks her husband, Lee, for his support and understanding. Peace and blessings to all.

Annette's Resume
Age Range: 30-40

Height: 5’3

Weight: 125

Dress Size: 6

Shoe Size: 8.5

Hair Color: Dark Brown

Eye Color: Brown


FILM: PRODUCTION CO. ROLE

Misunderstandings Ideal PR Production Aunt Helen

Too Saved “T” Collection Production Pastor’s Wife

“8 Hours (Plus)” A.J. Dalton Productions Lela Ringer

The Wire (4th Season) The Wire Productions Pedestrian

Taking the Lead The Cammay Group Spec. Correspondent


INDUSTRIALS:

Zoning Enforcement Prince William County Shopper

NIH/Cancer Info. Srvs. ICS Productions Susan

Information Avenue Fairfax County Gov’t. Narrator


THEATRE:

A Round of Hearts New Vision Drama Production Jada Brooks

Essense of Love NV Drama Production Narrator-Expectations

Miracle at Mattie’s Place NV Drama Production Mrs. Kinsman-Redeamer

Shop Talk NV Drama Production Ne’Ne’


TRAINING:

July 2007-TV Audition Workshop – Geoffrey Soffer

March 2007-Interactive Acting & Directing-Vera Katz

Sept. 2006-Voice Over Technique Workshop-Alvero Gonzales

Sept. 2006-On-Camera Scene Study-The Theatre Lab (School of the Dramatic Arts/BrennaMcDonough)

Sept. 2006-Tele-Promp-Ter Training-Brenna McDonough

April 2006-Drama Workshop -The Theatre Lab (School of the Dramatic Arts)

Feb. 2006-Monologue Workshop-The Actor’s Center

Feb. 2006-Stop Acting at Cold Auditions-The Actor’s Center

Sept. 1996-97-Radio Production I&II-Bowie State University

Sept. 1997-Avdanced Television Production-Bowie State University

Sept. 1995-Principles of Acting-Prince George’s Community College

Sept. 1995-Voice and Diction-Prince George’s Community College

Production Still from the Film Misunderstandings (Coming late Summer 2008)

Here are some of the production still from the actual film...

Character TRISHA (Tameika Chavis) giving motherly advise


Leading Male Character Rasan (Walter Maxfield Jones) having an intense coversation with Nicole (Danita Mischelle)


Leading characters Rasan (Walter Maxfield Jones) and Nicole (Danita Mischelle) during happier times in their relationship


Character Joe (Alex Scott) sitting in the salon giving Kim a hard time from across the room


I guess Joe doesn't stay seated too long :-) Characters Joe (Alex Scott) and Kim (Victoria "Shaqwana" Davis) are having a very physical argument.


Chracter Jamal (Wil "Onix" Lash) has a session with NFL Player and singer Darnerien McCants in the music studio Jamal owns.

Shots From Behind The Scenes On The Set of The Film Misunderstandings in Washington, DC

Some behind the scene stills from the film.
These images were taken by set photographers Ruby Tull and Photo Rob

Cast Members Sierra and Simone on set about to TEAR SOME STUFF UP!!! Image taken by Photo Rob


Sierra and Simone are the two daughters of Cast members Trisha and Lamont. They are cute on the outside but will terrorize your house!!! I think they tie up their babysitter in the film and kick her in the closet right??? LOL

Cast Member Joe doing his usual lazy thing and just sitting around being the only one NOT working... I think that is why Kim and Joe got a divorce right?
This is a shot from the actual film taken by Ruby Tull


Some extras behind the scene from our Zanzibar shoot day taken by Photo Rob


Cast photo of characters Trisha, Nicole and Alexis...what were you ladies talking about???
Behind the scene shot taken by Photo Rob


Cast Members taking a break in between takes while the camera sets up for the next shot at Zanzibar


Script Supervisor Jacquie taking a peek at the camera while the Director Malik is giving directions to a cast member. Image taken by Photo Rob


Script Supervisor Jacquie is making sure this rambuctious cast is on point with their lines for the Music Studio Scene. Image taken by Ruby Tull