A Syracuse filmmaker has released a new movie that was shot entirely during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tyrone “Tizak” Jackson wrote, directed, edited, produced and acted in “Infidelity,” which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The drama centers on two sisters who grew up hating each other, fueled by the older sister’s traumatic childhood abuse, and a mission to prove that “men ain’t nothing” in a web of lies, adultery and murder.
Jackson says the movie would appeal to anyone who has a sister, as well as married couples, and shows how “the things that happen at home can turn somebody into a monster.”
He tells syracuse.com | The Post-Standard that the movie began filming in July, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo allowed film production to resume in New York state with Covid-19 restrictions.
Jackson, also known as “Tiz,” said he had to make some changes to follow the rules, including face masks for non-performers and lots of sanitizing. But it was easy to limit risks with a small cast that’s mostly local ― one actor was from Binghamton, one was from Rochester, and the rest were from Syracuse ― and an even smaller team behind he scenes.
“I’m a one-man crew,” Jackson said.
The movie was filmed entirely in Syracuse, including at Jackson’s house and the Onondaga Creekwalk, and completed in October. Jackson said he used a “Hollywood style” schedule and pushed everyone to get scenes completed quickly.
The cast includes Jackson, Lashaun Todman, J.D. McCarthy, Destynee Raines, Da’Javeon Bellamy, Nate Taylor, Janesha Corbit, Sharon Washington, Ronald Swinton, Dajaveon Bellamy, Makayla Grobsmith, Mareona Theus, and Ja’Naysha Odister.
“Infidelity” is Jackson’s fourth movie currently available on Amazon Prime Video, along with two others he directed — “I Got This 2” and “Turned Out” — and “12 Days with God.” Jackson appears in all four movies, which are free to stream with an Amazon Prime account.
Jackson says “Infidelity” may soon be available on Tubi, Hulu and other streaming services thanks to a distribution deal with Maverick Entertainment.
Jackson says he has two more things lined up, including a film that centers on bullying in schools that he thinks will help parents understand what kids go through today.
“I write from my own personal experience,” he said. “I don’t want to say it’s based on a true story, but that’s pretty much how it would be.”
Jackson, 44, grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Fowler High School. He pursued a career as a rapper and DJ before launching his own film production company, All Grown Up Entertainment, in 2015.
His credits also include the short film “Pain,” which was released at the Syracuse International Film Festival in 2018; and “Priest the Lost Son,” a pitch trailer for a “Super Fly” remake that included Hollywood stars Jamal Woolard (“Notorious”), Robin Givens (“Boomerang”) and Clifton Powell (”Selma”).
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