The Barista
Own It September 02, 2025
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 121 Minutes
UPC: MAV-6320, 824355632026
Storyline
Brandon is a rising star in the podcast world. When he receives an on-air call from Paulette, a local barista, he soon learns that success comes at a price, as Paulette works to interject herself into a every aspect of his life, and sabotaging his success in the process in her ultimate goal to be his number one in all aspects of his life.
Produced By
Joyce Fitzpatrick, Brian C. Shackelford, Carolyn Henry, Marc Harris
Directed By
Brian C. Shackelford
Cast
Kimani Bradley, Kaikane, Melvin Solomon Ward, Teresa Celeste
About the Crew
- Brian Shackelford is a producer and Getting' Da Munchies (2005), Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business (2010-2011), Dish Nation (2011-2017), and Hidden Orchard Mysteries (2020).
- Joyce Marie Fitzpatrick is a producer, writer, and director. She has worked for ABC, NBC, CW, UPN network, PBS, E! Entertainment, and Black Entertainment Television (BET). Her producing and writing career began at PBS when she produced and wrote over 60 on-air promos and original programming for PBS including the show Bill Moyers - Moyers on Addition: Close To Home in LA. Joyce also worked as a Managing Coordinator for (BET) Black Entertainment Television's: Comic View, The Way We Do it, and Holla, hosted by comedian Sheryl Underwood from CBS's The Talk. She has worked as a producer, writer and copy editor for E! Entertainment Television's, E! News and E! Online.
- Teresa Celeste is an actress and comedian who gained prominence as a recurring cast member on MTV and VH1's Wild 'N Out from seasons 12 to 15. Transitioning into acting, Celeste has appeared in various television shows and films, including Millennials (2021), Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story (2021), and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (2024), where she portrayed Mustang Maxine, and Hood Riches 1 and 2 (2024). Beyond her screen roles, she maintains a strong social media presence under the handle @topnotchworldd, engaging with a substantial follower base.
- Kimani Bradley is an actor known for Scream Queens (2015), Legendary Locations (2018), and You Honor (2020).
- Kaikane is an actress known for Night of the Bastard (2022), A Wall Away (2024), and The Last Podcast (2024).