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:
Chris Broughton to head up the Production of FTO at Franklin Entertainment | Devon Franklin (Hancock $629M, Karate Kid $359M, Miracle from Heaven $74M, Pursuit of Happiness $307M).
Alec Roth wrote, directed, and produced “Billy Knight,” starring Al Pacino, Charlie Heaton, and Diana Silvers. Alec is the son of Oscar and 6-time academy award nominated screenwriter Eric Roth. Eric Roth wrote Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Black Hawk Down, Ali, The Insider, Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Dune, Extremely Loud, Incredibly Close, Star is Born and many others. Additionally, Eric Roth has direct access to all the A-List Actors at CAA.
Director:
Wes Miller (+ Alec Roth’s Director Choice). Produced “Hell on the Border (Netflix/Lionsgate), “A Day to Die” starring Bruce Willis.
SCREENWRITER:
Alicia/Guy Juzang, Eric/Alec Roth, Carlos Campbell, Robert Pasinger and Tierni Brenaé Perkins (Re-Write).
Distribution:
Falling Forward Films (FFF) provides P&A and distribution in co-ordination with Paramount Pictures (Joe Henry Earle-Sound Engineering). FFF will run FTO film in a minimum of 1,800 screens and up to 3,500 screens in North America. CEO, Scott Kennedy is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and has championed the distribution of several Oscar Award winning movies (The Grey (Liam Neeson), Gangs of New York (Leonardo DiCaprio, Spotlight, No Country for Old Men).
Music:
Harmony Samuels (Produced Beyonce), Ron Isley (Isley brothers) Donald Lawrence (orchestra), Juzang Sisters; Juzang Sisters sang for POTUS Obama’s 2012 re-inauguration.
Investor Team:
Carlos Campbell (Ass. Sec. of Commerce), Emmit McHenry (.com), BJ Penn Sec. of Navy.
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.
Guy Juzang
Producer
Alicia Juzang
Producer