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Evolve's Journey

  • An idea was born

    An idea was born
    Evolve was originally a story for a feature film script and lead role for Creator Kia Barbee (then known as Kia Love (actress/playwright)
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    Evolve

  • Web Series: Opportunity opens up

    Decide to try out the black teen superhero idea from late 90's on the digital space. A place where independent filmmakers and upcoming talent can catch a break.
  • Donia Reyes photoshoot

    Donia Reyes photoshoot
  • The House

    The House
    This was not only the Reyes home, but the production office, wardrobe, holding and where the cast and crew had lunch.
  • Script finalized as "Evolve"

    Script finalized as "Evolve"
  • Casting and crewing begins

  • Filming wraps

    Filming wraps
    Official shoot dates were from October 5-9 and pick day on Oct. 23. Greatest challenge was scheduling, handling all the various episodes shot in one day and the weather killed two great locations for episode 5
  • Shaping Evolve: Post Production

  • Trailer hits

    Watch NowWhat started off as a teaser ended up just becoming the main trailer due to the overwhelming positive response -- why mess with a good thing?
  • Episode 1: Abilities

    Episode 1: Abilities
    SUBSCRIBE (it's free)Sheltered teenager Donia Reyes discovers she's apart of a super powered family with strict traditions, which puts a major dent in her sweet birthday plans.
  • Episode 2: Birthday

    Episode 2: Birthday
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    Donia is forced to spend her sweet sixteen birthday at home practicing her abilities, but ends up changing plans despite her parents warning.
  • Episode 3: Forced

    Episode 3: Forced
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    Donia continues to alienate Ian and Cami, while her parents become conflicted over their responsibilities to the Clon.
  • Episode 4: Arrival

    Episode 4: Arrival
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    Donia learns she may have to leave town to join an elite group of Clons as a new threat (Troi Lawson) comes to town.
  • Episode 5: Recognition

    Episode 5: Recognition
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    Ian goes into a bind and Donia meets the new foreign exchange student, Troi.