
EXCLUSIVE: Gersh has signed Sheldon Candis and Justin Wilson. They co-wrote and Candis made his directorial debut on LUV, which premiered at Sundance in the US Dramatic Competition and was acquired by Indomina and BET in a 7-figure deal for North American theatrical and broadcast rights. The film, which stars Common, Michael Rainey Jr, Dennis Haysbert and Danny Glover, premieres in the fall. Candis & Wilson are developing film and TV projects through their Cinephile Academy banner, and they continue to be managed by Jeremy Platt and Jelani Johnson at Generate.


Really enjoyed LUV at Sundance. Excited to see what this duo does next hopefully more with Common.
this was one of the best pictures at sundance. way to go for all involved.
Congrats! Great cast and great story. Much success to you all.
LUV was fantastic! I wanted to buy a copy after seeing it. Can’t wait to see it again. Gotta bring my brother to see it. I’m sure he can feel the story since its similar.
Sheldon and Justin are good writers and hard workers. Congrats to both.
I know Justin personally/have worked with him and can say that he’s a great guy. All the best for the duo.