We’re creating FIRST TO ORION for our future, so that the generation of tomorrow can be inspired, just like us today .

THE FILM

First To Orion (FTO) depicts the true story of Guy and Alicia Juzang, who have mastered their careers as an IBM Systems Engineer and Modeling Simulation Sr. Programmer, respectively. Wanting to leave their lucrative jobs, a chance conversation with a neighbor that confirms Guy’s dreams, leads them down an unbelievable path to develop a first-ever aerospace engineering firm led by Black-Americans. Although they have similar goals, Guy and Alicia have opposing methods of reaching them. Alicia resorts twice to girlfriends for advice after Guy breaks the news to her that he wants to start their own firm (leaving their lucrative jobs) and later when he tells her he wants to use their home for collateral for a loan. Alicia won’t be walked over and demands to be an equal partner. Alicia’s stardom glows when she fixes the software that allows the military to complete the mission.

Infinity Technology, Inc. (Infinity) was birthed, and it would be the substantial work they completed for their first business contract that routes them to a bigger, more remunerative contract with Lockheed Martin, but not without turmoil. This contract will pave the way for America’s first black engineers to contribute to modern day Aeronautics and U.S. National Security, becoming cited by the POTUS and Congress, and earning the “#1 Small Business Subcontractor in America” award (FY2000), but it will also invite in jealousy, manipulation, and tremendous upheaval. From Guy secretly using their home as collateral for a bank loan, to the mounting pressure for Infinity to combat cyber breaches from foreign adversaries, a North Korean missile launch, to an FBI Investigation due to multiple backstabbing employees, FTO is full of twists and confrontational elements that threaten to destroy every aspect of their historical work, not to mention their marriage.

THE TEAM

FTO L.L.C. has been able to procure the following Movie Professionals:

Producers:

Aisha C. Wynn (Executive Producer)

A seasoned executive and EP with fifteen years of experience in the television industry she uses her knowledge and resources to deliver top-quality results in content development, production, sales and brand strategy. Prior to joining MACRO, she ran point as Head of Development for award-winning actor and comedian Anthony Anderson and Bunim/ Murray Productions' partnership. She also founded A Wynn Wynn Production, known for producing HBO’s After the Thrones for the worldwide phenomenon series Game of Thrones. A creative powerhouse, Aisha has sold original content to HBOMax, Apple, OWN, WEtv, and Snapchat, developed podcast strategy for The NFL Network and created digital content for Disney's Freeform. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).

Jarnell Stokes (Executive Producer)

A world-class athlete, filmmaker, wellness advocate, and NBA/CBA player. Jarnell was one of in the most highly touted players during his early basketball career, drafted 35th overall, 2x Gold medalist, and has played professionally since 2014. Jarnell grew up in the inner city of Memphis. He says he did not have much talent, charisma, or confidence and experienced many failures before changing his mindset. He describes himself as an avid reader, chess guru, & explorer. He sees his fellow humans as an extension of his basketball team and strives to empower people to question assumptions. In his personal life, he focuses on developing healthy habits for his mind, body, and soul, and has expanded his philosophy into writing, producing and building health and conscious-based businesses under his Stoked empire.

Eric Roth (Writer/Advisor)

Roth won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Forrest Gump. He is known for writing his scripts in a DOS program without Internet access and distributing the scripts only in hard copy formats. He followed his Academy Award win by co-writing screenplays for several Oscar-nominated films, including The Insider, Munich, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and A Star Is Born. While writing The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, he lost both of his parents, and as a result views the film as "my most personal movie."

Anthony Sarandos (Executive Producer)

Anthony Sarandos is a film editor and production executive in Beverly Hills, with over five years of experience in post-production. A Chapman University graduate, he has worked with companies like Happy Madison Productions and Netflix, progressing from production assistant to post-production producer. His career spans freelance editing, asset management, and production roles in the entertainment industry.

Len Gibson (Producer)

For over 20 years, Len Gibson has been a writer, producer, executive, and educator in the film and television industry. He began as an intern at Spike Lee’s 40 Acres & A Mule and went on to work with networks like MTV, A&E, and HBO. With a background that includes a bachelor’s in English (High Point University), an MBA in marketing (University of Phoenix), and eight years in the Army National Guard, Gibson brings a unique blend of experience to the industry.

In 2006, he founded the Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF), which he continues to lead. The festival grew from the African American Cinema Gallery and Hispanic Cinema Museum, both of which he curated as traveling exhibits showcased at over 100 colleges and events nationwide.

As a producer since 2008, Gibson has helped finance and distribute numerous film and TV projects. In 2019, he co-founded GO Media Productions with post-production expert Wayne Overstreet, producing films like Hell on The Border, My Brother’s Keeper, Followed, For The Love of Money, and He Who Findeth. A sought-after speaker and instructor, Gibson remains dedicated to empowering independent filmmakers while continuing to create impactful content for a global audience.

Wayne Overstreet (Producer)

Wayne Overstreet is a 20-year entertainment industry professional. As General Manager of Wolff Bros Post, Wayne cultivated relationships with networks such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Discovery, TLC, Up TV/Aspire,Lifetime, BET and others. Mr Overstreet recognized changes taking place in the industry and began to focus the company's attention from commercial and promotional material to long format film and TV such as the 2013 BET Soul Train Awards, which was BET’s highest rated awards show to date.

After 15 years of successes with Wolff Bros, Mr Overstreet founded Overstreet Production & Post in 2014. He was immediately awarded the Post-Production for TV One’s Original Film Girlfriend’s Getaway 2 and The Rickey Smiley Show.

In 2019 he partnered with film & television veteran producer Len Gibson to form GO Media Productions. Since its inception they have Executive Produced several films including Hell on The Border, My Brother’s Keeper, The Redeemed, For The Love of Money, He Who Findeth and Followed which was the #1 theatrical released film in the US for two weeks in June of 2020. Wayne and GO Media have continued to produce and distribute both original and acquired content from 2021-2024 with several television series and feature film releases.

Mr. Overstreet's vast knowledge of all facets of Film & Television from conception to post, his willingness to go above and beyond and the relationships he’s cultivated in production, post and distribution have made him a valuable partner to filmmakers, television networks and studios alike.

Director:

TBD

Music:

Harmony Samuels (Produced Beyonce), Ron Isley (Isley brothers) Donald Lawrence (orchestra), Juzang Sisters; Juzang Sisters sang for POTUS Obama’s 2012 re-inauguration.

ABOUT US

Guy Juzang hails from in Huntsville, Alabama by way of London, England. It was there that he met his wife of 30 years, Alicia. Working together, the pair founded Infinity, and received many awards, including the SBA National Award for Sub Contractor of the Year and Nasa Dryden’s Woman Owned Business of the Year. Infinity competes and wins many high-profile projects, most prominently the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, the planned replacement for NASA’s space shuttle that will ferry astronauts past the ISS to Mars!.

Though both Guy and Alicia have had considerable experience working with both military and NASA projects, their proudest accomplishments are their three daughters, son, and two grandchildren. They have a true passion for STEM education, and are excited that the story of FIRST TO ORION will be able to inspire the next generations of those who have dreams of a better tomorrow.