Jacquin DeLeon
Writing
Biography
Jacquin Deleon, was born Jacquin Rashad Walker on Oct 1 1980 in Camden NJ being born to an African American mother, and third generation Cuban father. Upon graduating high school DeLeon eventually attended Temple University in Philadelphia P.A for the broadcasting program. While there he took screen-writing classes, and shot student films. His first feature script Tears Of Jalah, caught the attention of industry insiders, led to the shooting of his first short film Nameless in 2012. It took Jacquin 6 years after writing the short in 2006 to finally film, having to wait for the accessible technology to catch up with his vision. After raising the money for filming he was able to get the "Blind Side" Quinton Aaron and "The Wire" Brandon Fobbs to star. The short was excepted into HBFF (Hollywood Black Film Festival), UWFF (Urban World Film Festival), and took home the SFBFF (San Fransisco Film Festival)Jury Prize . In 2014 DeLeon saw his first feature film "A Girl Like Grace" completed. The film cast by Leah Butler, was able to attract the star studded cast of Meagan Good, Garcelle Beauvais, Raven Symone, Romeo Miller, and Ryan Destiny. - IMDb Mini Biography
Known For
Irresponsible party girl Maggie is kicked out of her father's and stepmother's home—where she lives for free—and is taken in by her hard-working sister, Philadelphia lawyer Rose. After Maggie's disruptive ways ruin her sister's love life, Rose turns her out as well. But when their grandmother, who they never knew existed, comes into their lives, the sisters face some complicated truths about themselves and their family.
In Her Shoes
Jake Huard, from a shipbuilders family, promised his dying mother he'ld make it to Anapolis Naval Academy. Thanks to tenaciously bugging a Congressman, he's selected despite dubious grades. Once inside, Jake soon proves sub-standard academically. Constantly challenged to his limits, repeatedly made the 'over-cocky' reason for the entire class to suffer, Jake nearly quits, but after facing his utterly un-supportive father's gloating returns just in time. Stubborn Jake finds support withs mates as well as Senor Ali, his lover-to-be, and a discipline he may excel in: the 'brigade' boxing tournament, open to all ranks.
Annapolis
Raised by a single mother, a bullied 17 year-old girl seeks guidance from her best friend and the girl's older sister.
A Girl Like Grace
A romcom with some timely social issues layered in.