A faith-centered Christian drama / suspense feature film
Choices
Every choice writes a destiny.
Directed by Dr. Brandon Glover · Written, produced & co-directed by award-winning filmmaker Jeff Akers
Official Movie Premiere
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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About Choices
The decisions we make matter.
CHOICES is a faith-centered Christian drama/suspense feature film created to reach audiences — particularly young men and women — with a powerful message about the choices they make and the direction those choices can take their lives.
Rooted in the biblical challenge of Joshua 24:15 — “choose you this day whom ye will serve” — CHOICES invites viewers to consider not only the decisions they make today, but ultimately whom they have chosen to serve.
Through drama, suspense, relationships, consequences, faith, and redemption, CHOICES reminds audiences that the decisions we make matter.
The film is directed by Dr. Brandon Glover and written, produced, and co-directed by award-winning filmmaker Jeff Akers.
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve.”
Joshua 24:15
Film Information
Quick facts
Title
Choices
Feature film · Christian Drama / Suspense
Director
Dr. Brandon Glover
Writer, Producer & Co-Director
Jeff Akers
Award-winning filmmaker
Runtime
1 hr 46 min
Approximately
Production
Jeff Akers Films Network
In association with Out Da Barnz Entertainment
Biblical foundation
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve.”
Joshua 24:15
First official premiere
Saturday, October 17, 2026
5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8,
201 Columbia Mall Blvd, Suite 211, Columbia, SC 29223
Tickets: $25 · Directions
Watch
The official trailer
Experience a first look at CHOICES and the message behind the film before its first official premiere on October 17.
In their words
Why we made Choices
At its core, the film asks one simple but important question: Who are we choosing to serve?
CHOICES was written out of a desire to encourage people to stop and think about the decisions they make every day, especially the decisions that may seem small in the moment but have the power to shape our future. At its core, the film asks one simple but important question: Who are we choosing to serve?
I wanted the story to speak honestly about relationships, temptation, integrity, faith, accountability, redemption, and consequence without presenting those subjects as something that only belongs inside a church building. The characters are imperfect people navigating real situations, and their actions reveal that choices are often made long before we ever say what we believe.
My hope is that audiences leave the film examining their own lives rather than simply judging the characters on the screen. I want young men and women especially to understand that they are not trapped by their past, but they are responsible for what they choose next. There is always an opportunity to turn, grow, make a better decision, and choose a different path.
If CHOICES starts conversations about faith, relationships, responsibility, and the direction of our lives, then the film has accomplished something meaningful.
Jeff AkersWriter, Producer & Co-Director
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve.”
Joshua 24:15
Good to know
- Audience guidance: sensitive and mature themes are portrayed and discussed — parental guidance is advised; recommended for ages 13+.
- Admission: general admission; seating is subject to venue capacity. Check-in details are emailed to ticket holders before the premiere.
- Refunds: available up to 7 days before the event through Eventbrite.
Choices — Official Movie Premiere
The first official premiere of Choices
Saturday, October 17, 2026
5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8,
201 Columbia Mall Blvd, Suite 211, Columbia, SC 29223
Tickets: $25 · Directions
Jeff Akers Films Network invites audiences to experience the first official premiere of CHOICES. Join the filmmakers, cast, special guests, community leaders, faith leaders, media, family, friends, and supporters for an evening celebrating purpose-driven filmmaking and the powerful message behind CHOICES.
Premiere schedule
- 5:00 PM — Guest arrival, check-in & red carpet experience — premiere photography as cast, filmmakers and guests arrive
- 6:00 PM — Official welcome & premiere introduction with Dr. Brandon Glover and Jeff Akers
- 6:15 PM — CHOICES: official theatrical premiere screening
- 8:15 PM — Writer & leading cast Q&A with the audience
- 8:30 PM — Closing celebration & final photos
- 9:00 PM — Event conclusion
Tickets
Get your tickets
Be there for the first official premiere of CHOICES.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Columbia, South Carolina · Tickets $25
How to get your tickets
- Click GET TICKETS on the CHOICES website.
- You will be taken to the official CHOICES Eventbrite page.
- Select the number of $25 tickets you would like to purchase.
- Enter the requested attendee and payment information.
- Complete checkout.
- Eventbrite will send your confirmation and electronic ticket to your email.
- Bring your electronic ticket / QR code with you for premiere check-in.
Bringing a group? Churches, ministries, youth groups, colleges, schools and community organisations are warmly welcome — email admin@JeffAkers.net and we will help you plan your group’s visit.
Good to know
Premiere questions
What is CHOICES?
CHOICES is a Christian suspense drama presented by Jeff Akers Films Network, exploring faith, friendship, dating dynamics, discernment, consequence, and the life-changing impact of personal decisions. It was filmed in South Carolina.
When and where is the premiere?
Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8, 201 Columbia Mall Boulevard, Suite 211, Columbia, SC 29223.
What time should I arrive?
Guest arrival, check-in and the red-carpet experience begin at 5:00 PM. The official welcome begins at approximately 6:00 PM, followed by the screening at approximately 6:15 PM.
How much are tickets?
General admission is $25 per person, subject to availability. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite — use any GET TICKETS button on this page.
Will there be a red carpet?
Yes. The red-carpet experience begins at 5:00 PM alongside guest arrival and check-in, with premiere photography as cast, filmmakers and guests arrive.
When does the movie begin?
The theatrical screening is scheduled to begin at approximately 6:15 PM.
What happens after the screening?
A writer and leading cast Q&A with the audience begins at approximately 8:15 PM, followed by a closing celebration and final premiere photographs at 8:30 PM. The evening concludes at 9:00 PM.
Is CHOICES appropriate for children?
While CHOICES is a Christian, faith-based film, sensitive and mature content is portrayed and discussed — for the purpose of edifying the body of Jesus Christ and shining a light on topics often left in darkness. With this in mind, parental guidance is advised, and the film is recommended for ages 13+.
Can family and friends attend?
Yes. Family members, friends, supporters and members of the public may purchase general admission tickets while tickets remain available.
Is seating reserved?
Admission is subject to venue capacity. Additional seating and check-in information will be sent to ticket holders before the premiere.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event through Eventbrite.
Do cast and production team members receive free admission?
Approved CHOICES cast and production team members receive one complimentary admission for themselves. Complimentary admission does not include a guest — any spouse, relative, friend or additional guest must purchase a general admission ticket.
Can my church, school or group attend together?
Yes. For group and church bookings, email admin@JeffAkers.net and the team will help you plan your group’s visit.
Another question? Email admin@JeffAkers.net.
Cast
The faces of Choices
Swipe or use the arrows to meet the full cast
Marquise Lashawn
as Terrance
Jermaine Jackson
as Calvin
Ulyssia Pleiss
as Samantha
Desiree Artemus
as Shandra
Rebecca Pearl
as Reena
Nelson Tyshan Jones
as Pastor Thomas
Ashley McHam
as Detective Lewis
Merritt Vann
as Detective Boyd
Kristen Williams
as Tanisha
Brittany Starks (B. Me)
as Kimberlie
Brittney Brackett
as Cierra
Charles “Rafe” Hardin
as Mr. Madison
Rachel Vanek
as Mrs. Madison
Chedrick Cohens
as Therapist
Janine Ryans
as Justina
Jake Clancy
as Bartender
Jonathan Johnson
Himself — Guest Speaker
Sandra Hamlin
as Judge
Michael Vincent
as Beat Cop 1
Lee Sisk
as Beat Cop 2
Filmmakers & Production
Led by proven storytellers
Director
Dr. Brandon Glover
Director of CHOICES and founder and president of Out Da Barnz Entertainment. An award-winning filmmaker, educator and media-ministry leader whose work spans independent cinema, television, higher education and church media. He is an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina and Media Content Director at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, and his production experience includes American Idol, Hoarders, On These Grounds and The Charlie Rymer Golf Show. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Arts from the University of South Carolina, an M.S. in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University and a Ph.D. in Business Management from Northcentral University.
Awards & recognition
- Best Feature Film, 2023 Charlotte Black Film Festival — Son-of-a Preacher Man (writer, producer, director)
- Bronze Telly Award, 2025, Film — recognising CHOICES the Movie Trailer #1, Jeff Akers Films Network
- Official Selection & Fruit of the Spirit Award nominee, 2019 Churches Making Movies Christian Film Festival — The Harvest Is Plentiful but the Laborers Are Few
Writer, Producer & Co-Director
Jeff Akers
Writer, producer and co-director of CHOICES and founder of Jeff Akers Films Network, with decades of work across film, documentary, television, music and broadcast production. His credits include Homeless in the South, Illumination and One Gospel Every Nation, and he created the long-running Inner City Gospel media platform. He is also founder of A Legacy Records, a Suffragan Bishop, President of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World International Missions Department, a pastor and author, and co-founder of the Rhema Global TV Network.
Awards & recognition
- Best Music Video, 2010 South Carolina Music Awards — Deville Mobstaz project
- Recognition at the 2011 Gospel Music Awards — J-Soul, “Hey You”
- Official Selection, 2021 Christian Family Film Festival, Christian Music Video — One Gospel Every Nation
- Nominee, 2008 North Carolina Gospel Announcers Guild — Inner City Gospel
DirectorDr. Brandon Glover
Writer, Producer & Co-DirectorJeff Akers
Director of PhotographyAlexander Hernandez
ProductionJeff Akers Films Network
In association withOut Da Barnz Entertainment
PartnersYKJ Empoweru Nation · Visual Elexxion
Filmed inSouth Carolina
Crew
Behind the camera
A Jeff Akers Films Network production with Out Da Barnz Entertainment, YKJ Empoweru Nation and Visual Elexxion
Jeff Akers Sr.
Writer · Executive Producer · Co-Director · Casting Director · Editor · Musical Director
Dr. Brandon Glover
Director
Alexander Hernandez
Director of Photography · Camera Operator · Lighting · Editor
Thaddeus W. Jones Jr.
1st Assistant Director · Camera Operator
Quincy Carter
Photographer
Yolanda King Johnson
Wardrobe · Makeup
Michael Stephens
Prop Manager · Set Decoration
Stanley “Dee Roc” White
Lighting · Grip & Gaffer
Rodney Brooks
IT Specialist
Arlington Scott Akers
Musical Composer
Dr. Kandy Akers
Finance · Craft Services
Melissa Walker
Marketing Production · Communications & PR
Credits
Full cast & crew
Cast
Marquise LashawnTerrance
Jermaine JacksonCalvin
Ulyssia PleissSamantha
Desiree ArtemusShandra
Rebecca PearlReena
Nelson Tyshan JonesPastor Thomas
Ashley McHamDetective Lewis
Merritt VannDetective Boyd
Kristen WilliamsTanisha
Brittany Starks (B. Me)Kimberlie
Brittney BrackettCierra
Charles “Rafe” HardinMr Madison
Chedrick CohensTherapist
Rachel VanekMrs Madison
Janine RyansJustina
Sierra ArtemusMichelle
Jake ClancyBartender
Patrick StylesHimself -Singer
Jonathan JohnsonHimself- Guest Speaker
Shirley Michelle ArtemusWaitress
Sandra HamlinJudge
Michael VincentBeat Cop 1
Lee SiskBeat Cop 2
Floyd TurleyCop with car
Josh FarrellDetective Zane Mercer
Alex HernandezRodriguez
Michael StephensDispatch
Eric “Freeze” CameronJustin
Gerald EvansCorpse
Petrina WilliamsNurse
Featured extrasMehlayne Johnson, Zaire Wilson, Darius Lee, Latoya Smith, Brenda Jones, Chloe Merritt, Elvin Wilson Jr, Ernestine Brown, Jeremiah Bellamy, Jessica Marrero, Joshua Lester, Joyce Walton, Keyonte Allison, Lacelle Walker, Logan Williams, Skylar Jones
Crew
Direction & writing
WriterJeff Akers Sr
Executive ProducerJeff Akers Sr
DirectorBrandon M. Glover · Jeff Akers Sr
1st Assistant DirectorThaddeus Jones
Camera
Director of PhotographyAlexander Hernandez
1st Camera OperatorAlex Hernandez
2nd Camera OperatorThaddues Jones
PhotographerQuincy Carter
Drone OperatorAdam Kirk
Lighting & grip
LightingAlex Hernandez · Stanley “Dee Roc” White
Grip/ GaffStanley “Dee Roc” White
Sound
Audio MixerSelaman Bell · Tyler Shiver-Beverett
BoomEric “Freeze” Cameron
Art department
Set DesignerPetrina Williams
Prop ManagerMichael Stephens
Set DecoratorPetrina Williams
Production Assistant- Set DecorationMichael Stephens · Jasmine Green · Tyra McClinton · Zaikaiya Coker
Wardrobe & make-up
WardrobeYolanda King Johnson
MakeupYolanda King Johnson
Production
Production ManagerPetrina Williams
Office ManagerMariah Akers
Script ConsultantRayana Briggs
Housing DirectorTamela Russel
Craft Services DirectorGerald Evans
Production Office AssistantJasmine Green · Tyra McClinton · Zaikaiya Coker
Production AssistantJosh Farrell · Bradlee Logan · Christian Parker · Drew Sisto · Jaheel Lewis
Casting
Casting DirectorJeff Akers Sr
Casting AssistantDesiree Artemus · Petrina Williams
Locations
Location ManagerJeff Akers Sr
Location AssistantBrandon M. Glover · Janine Ryans · Petrina Williams
Post-production
Post-Production ManagerPetrina Williams
EditorJeff Akers Sr · Alexander Hernandez
Music
Musical DirectorJeff Akers Sr
Musical ComposerJeff Akers Sr · Arlington Scott Akers · Timothy McGuire Jr · Adam Walker · Gavin Moore
Film Score ComposerJeff Akers Sr · Don Altamirano (A.K.A.)
MusicianTimothy McGuire Jr · Gavin Moore
Marketing, comms & PR
Marketing Production Team LeaderMelissa Walker
Communications & PRMelissa Walker
Music
The music of Choices
Music plays an important role in bringing the emotion, tension, faith, relationships, and pivotal moments of Choices to life. The film brings together an exciting mix of emerging talent, seasoned producers, composers, and accomplished musicians — each contributing a unique musical voice to the story.
Composer / Producer
Adam Walker
A talented young newcomer who is still in high school, Adam Walker represents the next generation of music creators. His involvement in Choices brings fresh energy and youthful creativity to the film’s musical landscape.
Composer / Producer
Don Almateo “Caesar”
A seasoned veteran producer based in Puerto Rico, Don Almateo, also known as Caesar, brings years of musical experience and creative depth to Choices. His composition work helps shape the cinematic sound and emotional atmosphere of the film.
Pianist / Composer
Arlington Scott Akers
Renowned pianist Arlington Scott Akers brings musicianship, elegance, and emotional expression to the music of Choices. His distinctive touch at the piano adds another dimension to the film’s musical storytelling.
Producer / Composer
Gavin Moore
Seasoned music producer Gavin Moore brings experience and versatility to the Choices soundtrack. His contribution helps create a musical palette that supports both the intimate and dramatic moments of the story.
Musician / Saxophonist
Timothy McGuire Jr.
Musician and saxophonist Timothy McGuire Jr. contributes the expressive sound of live instrumentation to Choices. His saxophone work adds warmth, soul, and character to the film’s music.
Musical Director
Jeff Akers
In addition to writing and producing Choices, Jeff Akers serves as the film’s Musical Director, helping guide the overall musical vision of the production. Working with the film’s composers, producers, and musicians, Akers helped shape a soundtrack designed to complement the story and give its defining moments their own musical identity.
One story. Many sounds. One musical vision.
Together, this diverse group of artists gives Choices a musical identity that moves from intimate and soulful to dramatic and cinematic — music created not simply to accompany the film, but to help tell its story.
On set
Behind the scenes
Beyond October 17
Bring Choices to your city
Host a screening
Churches, colleges & organisations
Churches, colleges, ministries, community organisations and other groups are invited to enquire about bringing CHOICES to their city or organisation following the Columbia premiere.
Group & church bookings
Coming to the premiere together
Bringing a youth group, ministry, class or team to the October 17 premiere? Email us and the team will help you plan your group’s visit.
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Premiere updates & future screenings
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Press & Media
Covering the premiere
Members of the media are invited to request interviews with the filmmakers and cast, obtain approved film assets, and enquire about covering the October 17 premiere in Columbia.
Interview opportunities
Jeff Akers
Writer, Producer & Co-Director
Available to discuss the inspiration behind CHOICES, faith and storytelling, relationships and modern dating dynamics, integrity, accountability, redemption, ministry behind the camera, the development of Jeff Akers Films Network, and the relationship between media and ministry.
Dr. Brandon Glover
Director
Available to discuss directing CHOICES, creating the film’s tone, developing performances, independent filmmaking, faith-centered cinema, South Carolina’s filmmaking community, and his perspective as a filmmaker, educator and ministry leader.
Select cast members may also be available for interviews, television segments, radio appearances, podcasts, digital features and premiere coverage.
Media contact
admin@JeffAkers.net
Download the electronic press kit (PDF)
Download the official press release (PDF)
Trailer, poster, stills, filmmaker portraits and cast materials are available on request.
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