Living Practical

The Story

What happens when the fantasy of building a life together collides with the reality of actually living together?

The negotiation. The compromise. Your lifestyle is under scrutiny. It’s time for some real talk.

Meet Yvette and Bernard.

Living Practical is a comedy series that heightens everyday relationship conflict into supernatural chaos, where Bernard’s relentless ambition and Yvette’s grounded reality collide with hilarious consequences.

We’re raising $10,000 to complete post-production and bring the series to audiences.

Rooted in physical comedy, grounded emotions, and the messy realities of building a life together, the series transforms familiar relationship struggles into something absurd, honest, and undeniably funny. It’s a story about two people navigating love, ambition, and whether growth is actually possible.

Synopsis

In an apartment in Los Angeles, a contemplative and frustrated woman lies awake, staring daggers at her boyfriend, who sleeps peacefully beside her.

The couple is Yvette and Bernard.

When Bernard stirs and reaches for her, Yvette falls off the bed while avoiding his touch. Just before hitting the ground, she suddenly levitates. Bernard catches her using telekinesis.

She gets up and tosses the entire bed, with Bernard still in it.

They’re clearly not on the same page. The problem? Bernard has no idea what’s going on.

Instead of asking Yvette directly, Bernard seeks advice from Marsh, his best friend and the worst possible person to consult. Marsh’s solution is simple: be nice, wait on her, and make grand gestures.

Every attempt only digs Bernard deeper into the doghouse.

A romantic dinner for two ends with wine splashed in Yvette’s face. A public apology featuring floating flowers and a vintage boombox ends in disaster and reveals another unexpected development: Yvette can freeze time.

Ultimately, Bernard’s attempts to fix their relationship without understanding the real problem only create more chaos. But when he finally takes responsibility for his role in Yvette’s frustration, the couple begins to reconcile.

Then, just as things seem to settle down, a new situation emerges. New powers and an unexpected explosion leave Yvette and Bernard standing in the wreckage of their new reality.

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Living Practical is the story of two people discovering what it actually takes to build a life together.

The Cast

Jean Elie

Jean Elie is an actor, filmmaker, and creator best known for Insecure, Rap Sh!t, and The Rookie. He created and starred in Send Help and recently served as a cultural consultant and actor on Marvel’s Wonder Man.

As the founder of Bassett House Pictures, Jean champions Black and Brown creatives through storytelling, community, and creating opportunities beyond acting.

CJ Obilom

CJ Obilom is a first-generation Nigerian-American actor and formally trained artist with a B.A. in Theatre and Dance from the University of Texas at Austin.

Her credits include NBC’s Grand Crew, BET+’s The Black Hamptons, and the feature film Trafficked. Her recent theater work includes August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and The Great Lover, earning her a 2026 NAACP Theatre Award nomination for Best Lead Actress.

She began acting at 11 and continues to tell stories that connect with audiences worldwide.

Tristen J. Winger

Tristen J. Winger is an actor and voice performer best known for his roles as Lyle on CBS’s So Help Me Todd and Thug Yoda on Issa Rae’s award-winning series Insecure.

His credits also include BET+’s Bigger, 50 Central, East of La Brea, and The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. His recent voice work includes Adult Swim’s Oh My God… Yes! and the Webby Award-winning podcast We Stay Looking.

Keyla McNeely

Keyla McNeely is an actress, writer, and professionally trained dancer from Cornelia, Georgia.

Her screen credits include Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, For All Mankind, Fatal Attraction, and Stuck With You. She also writes and has appeared in national campaigns for brands including Walmart, Chevrolet, Wells Fargo, and McDonald’s.

Keyla currently stars as Monique in Living Practical.

The Team

Patrick Morice

Patrick Morice is a Director of Photography with more than 12 years of experience across commercial, narrative, and documentary projects.

He pairs precise execution with an eye for natural tone to bring creative concepts to life.

JR Osborne

JR Osborne is a Los Angeles-based DGA Associate Director, Stage Manager, and Assistant Director with more than 20 years of experience in television, film, and commercial production.

A DGA member for 10 years, JR has worked across 15 seasons of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, CBS’s Crosswalk Karaoke with BTS, the NFL Pro Bowl Games, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Rhythm + Flow, and hundreds of music videos and commercial campaigns.

Chris Cole

Chris began making films as a child, recruiting his siblings for parody rap videos.

His passion for storytelling, music, and comedy has led to work as a freelance music journalist and video producer at GQ and Apple. His work has been supported by the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation, Issa Rae’s Short Film Sundays, MTV, BET, and the Middlebury Script Lab.

In 2021 and 2022, he was selected as an SFFILM FilmHouse fellow.

Sujit Agrawal

Sujit Agrawal is a Los Angeles-based Emmy-winning film and television editor, producer, and co-executive producer with more than three decades of industry experience.

A proud member of ACE, Sujit has worked across narrative television, film, commercials, and music videos.

Originally from India, Sujit began his career working on the acclaimed film Satya before moving to the United States and contributing to projects for NBC, Turner Broadcasting, Sony Pictures Entertainment, News Corporation, and Viacom.

His work has earned a Daytime Emmy, 11 Telly Awards, three Pixie Awards, and two Promax Awards.

Soma Love

Soma is a Los Angeles-based creative director born and raised in Virginia.

Working across film, fashion, music, and digital media, he uses storytelling and visual art to create meaningful experiences, connect people, and build community.

The Ask

Our finishing budget is $10,000.

Reaching that threshold gives us the resources we need to confidently complete Living Practical and prepare it for release.

What Your $10,000 Helps Us Finish

Your support will help us take the episodes we’ve already filmed and transform them into a polished, finished series.

Color Grade 7 Episodes

Give every episode a consistent, cinematic look that brings the world of Living Practical to life.

Revamp the Sound

Improve dialogue, sound design, mixing, and overall audio quality so the series feels polished and sonically engaging.

Enhance the VFX

Refine and expand the visual effects that bring the characters’ powers and practical effects to life on screen.

Re-Edit the Episodes

Rework existing cuts to incorporate new VFX, confessionals, story beats, and additional footage that strengthen each episode.

Film Additional Confessionals & Pickups

Capture new material that adds context, comedy, and character moments to the episodes.

Secure Additional Locations

Book locations needed to complete scenes and fill story gaps.

Bring on a 2nd Unit DP

Hire additional cinematography support to capture pickup shots and story elements needed to complete the series.

Build a Strong Marketing Campaign

Create the promotional assets and campaign strategy needed to get Living Practical in front of a larger audience.

FULL CAMPAIGN