Director Alterik Miller Begins Production On Neo-Soul Romance, ‘93 ‘Til’

Petey McGee and Sophia Lucia Parola Lead a Single-Day Love Story Set in Philadelphia. LaRoyce Hawkins, Taryn Delanie Smith, and Kris D. Lofton Co-Star

Principal photography is officially underway on 93 ’Til, a romantic drama marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Alterik Miller, following the festival run of his emotive short film Laundry.

In 93 ’Til, two young creatives do something increasingly rare: they choose presence over distraction. Over the course of a single day in Philadelphia, Rahmell (McGee), a struggling artist, and Yannie (Parola), a vintage clothing curator carrying the weight of inherited dreams, allow themselves to slow down; to talk, listen, and connect without the armor of screens or expectations.

As music, art, and memory guide them through the city, the film becomes an exploration of intimacy in a culture that resists stillness and attention, asking whether love can endure when nothing holds our us for long.

The film also stars LaRoyce Hawkins (Chicago P.D., Southside), Taryn Delanie Smith (Harlem), Kris D. Lofton (Power Book IV: Force), and Keith Arthur Bolden (Reasonable Doubt, Black Lightning), alongside Philadelphia-based talent including Skeet Carter.

Written by Miller, 93 ’Til is currently shooting on location throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and is produced by LaRoyce Hawkins, with Richard Noel and Petey McGee producing for Momentum Film Works, alongside Miller and Samuel C. Morrison Jr. for Deck of Cards Entertainment.

ABOUT DECK OF CARDS ENTERTAINMENT

Deck of Cards Entertainment is a boutique, genre-forward production banner creating bold, character-driven films within Black cinema. The company specializes in elevated storytelling acrossromance, thriller, drama, and horror, pairing cultural specificity with cinematic edge and commercial clarity. Designed to travel across festivals and platforms, Deck of Cards projects balance intimacy and impact, using genre as a gateway to wider audiences.

ABOUT MOMENTUM FILM WORKS

Momentum Film Works is an independent production company founded by Richard Noel, Alicia Turner, and Petey McGee, focused on producing feature films, television, and documentaries with strong creative vision and market awareness.