Von’s OG Playlist & Location Scout.
Today we focus on the music that inspires Von Williams’s character, as well as, share updates on our previous location scout.
Levi and Shazir outside the gas station in Exposure.
Continuing on our journey for Black Music Month our next character we’d like to highlight Von Williams (played by Carlos “Raxiel” Liz). As the antagonist of the story, he helped raise Shazir once his mother passed and is Savannah’s biggest drug lord. We thought it fitting to name his playlist after the old-school playa that he is, The OG playlist.
With production right around the corner for IV Vision's seventh project, Exposed: The Series, it only felt right to not only see the vision when creating this piece but also envision how it will sound. While writing and preparing this project, I kept track of what music I took in and how it influenced the mood/tone of the setting/local, conflict, characters, and their story arcs. Bringing it to the attention of my fellow producers made us decide to share multiple character-based playlists we will curate weekly, leading into the project's production. We hope you capture a glimpse of the sounds and elements that embody the characters of the Exposure world and get a taste of what you could hear within the project's soundtrack.
Jewel IV, Creator/Director of Exposed: The Series
Von Williams in Exposed: The Series (played by Raxiel Carlos Liz) channels the heart of the dirty south. Jewel wanted to bring a blend of that core element to audiences by paying homage to the Southern region of the United States. Von’s journey begins in the mid-late ’90s, way before Marcus and Levi are even thought of in this world. He is the best friend and business partner of Zion Sutton (played by Jarron Webster), Shazir, and Levi’s father. After Zion’s tragic death, Von takes his boys under his wing, teaches them the heartbeat of the streets, and paves their way to hold the crown of the drug operations he and their father have established in the low country. Through time and tribulations, greed and guilt mold Von to be the respectable manipulative boss in the series. Formulated around original southern hip-hop artists from New Orleans, Miami, Memphis, Houston, Savannah, and the infamous ATL. This playlist features artists that embody the grittiness of the world of Exposure, such as UGK, Crime Mob, Three 6 Mafia, Outkast, T.I, Goodie Mob, Slim Thug, and Dj Screw, Lil Wayne, and many more.
Listen on Apple. Tidal. Spotify.
Check out our individual picks.
Jewel:
Big Pimpin’ - Jay-Z & UGK
So Fresh, So Clean - UGK ft. Outkast
Cell Therapy - Goodie Mob
Busta’s Intro - Busta Rhymes & Missy Elliott
Hate Me Now - Nas ft. Diddy
Sarah:
Stand Up - Ludacris
Southside Groovin’ - Point Blank
Pimp tha Pen - DJ Screw & Lil Keke
La Moda - Raxiel El Leon ft. Notorio 718 & Rico
Dirty South - Goodie Mob ft. Big Boi
Alex:
Shottas - Money Bagg
Hustlin’ - Rick Ross
I Get the Bag - Gucci Mane
Cafè Con Leche - Pitbull
X Gon’ Give it To Ya - DMX
Tobi:
Shit Real - Jay Rock
About the Money - T.I.
Can’t Knock the Hustle - Jay-Z
Rosa Parks - Outkast
Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) - UGK ft. Outkast
Updates on Location Scout
Kai Dickinson, Director of Photography, taking notes at a potential diner location.
Over the last two weeks, we have scouted several locations for the productions.
After a successful weekend of location scouting, our team has locked 4 of our 5 locations needed for production! Can’t wait for you all to see it on the screen.
—Alex Broome
Crowdfunding Perks - Tier One!
IV Vision is excited to announce that we offer special perks to everyone who donates to Exposed. You will receive a perk based on the donation amount listed.
Over the course of the upcoming weeks, we will introduce additional tiers with more ways to contribute and even more perks.
$10 - Social Media Shoutout
$20 - Personal thank you video
$30 - Movie Theatre Gift Card
$40 - Fill Up On Us
$50 - Digital copy of Exposed Script
See graphic for more details.
Thank You to our Donors!
As the weeks countdown, we at IV Vision grow more excited to create a story highlighting the Queer Community. We would love to take this time to shout out our donors who have contributed to our film.
If this story speaks to you in any way and you would like to donate please check out our contributions page on our website. On this page, you will find the different ways that you can sponsor or provide any goods or services needed. There is also an itemized list and graphics explaining the breakdown of what we are asking for. To complete this project we are aiming to raise $32,000. We thank you and appreciate your support in helping us create Exposed: The Series.
Crew Call Round Four
We are still looking for crew for Exposed: The Series and would love for you to be a part. If you would like to be considered as a crew member for this project please refer to the graphics below.
