Cast and Crew

Main Cast

	Byword Smith Avery “Byword” Smith is a filmmaker, comedian and all-around entrepreneur. Hopes and Schemes was a 2 plus year effort where he wrote, produced, directed in his spare time. In Hopes and Schemes, Byword plays Byword, a fictionalized version of himself.
	Tommy Taylor, Jr. The actor/comedian Tommy Taylor, indeed has a Smooth delivery, Refreshing material, and if you are reading this you obviously have Great Taste in comedians! Tommy plays Mr. Ricky “Doughboy” Styles.
	Nicole Yancey Nicole Yancey is a television producer, band manager, and founder of such organizations as the Marriage Movement and Praisefest ministries. Nicole plays Autumn Atkins, a character written with Nicole specifically in mind.
	Cadell Cook Cadell Cook is a writer, music producer, and sound engineer. He provided the sound mix and design for Hopes and Schemes, and produced Mr. Styles’ theme music, entitled, “The Money Song”, heard throughout the film. Cadell also plays Randy Washington.

Additional Cast

Ms. Smith – Irma Smith
Joe BiJigglio – Amadi Williams
Audience Members – Phillip Buggs, Kalisha Davis, Nate Gilbert, David James, Montrell Smith, Jonathan Taylor, Tina Williams

Crew

Producer – Byword Smith
Co-Producer – Segun Olagunju
Writer – Byword Smith
Director – Byword Smith
Editor – Byword Smith
Camera Operator – DeAndre’ Vidale
Gaffer & Set Design – DeAndre’ Vidale
Props – Segun Olagunju
Sound Mix & Design – Cadell Cook
Grips – Afia Leacock, Roosevelt Abney
Original Music By – Cadell Cook