Music, Books, Awards Shows, Movie Soundtracks and Films, Jimmy DaSaint, has the success touch. Now, with four movies, Jimmy has multiple credits on IMDB, and Producing films is a family affair as he credits his 10-Year-Old son Jaiden Mathis as part of the Production Team.
“You Only Live Once” features a new music soundtrack with a new single from the hip-hop legend Kool G Rap and new music by Cory Wims, Tommy Blackwell, and many more.
James Mathis, also known as Jimmy DaSaint, is an award-winning bestselling author from Philadelphia. He has written and published over 25 novels and three feature films. He is also a mentor and an anti-drugs and anti-gun activist in Philly. After being released from Federal prison in 2009, Jimmy started the Philly hip hop awards to showcase the music scene in his hometown of Philadelphia. His true-life documentary film American Hustler is featured on Amazon Prime.
Jimmy is always working, but he did stop to receive the Dorothy E. Brunson, I Never Quit Award, and while interviewing him, he gave me all The Inside Scoop on his new movie “You Only Live Once.” Jimmy DaSaint has been hard at work and is preparing for the premiere of “You Only Live Once” on August 20th, 7 pm at the Commodore Barry Arts Center. “You Only Live Once” is the fourth film by Jimmy DaSaint.
Shelly Shell: Catch us up on all of the movies you’ve produced?
Jimmy DaSaint: I currently have four films finished.
The Trap (2018)
American Hustle (2020)
The Karma Effect (2021)
You Only Live Once (2021)
Shelly Shell: What is the overall synopsis of “You Only Live Once?”
Jimmy DaSaint: The main character, Lance Wilson, has gotten himself caught up in a major money scheme. Now he must survive a perilous night in Philly or suffer the consequences.
Shelly Shell: Tell me about your All-Star Cast?
Jimmy DaSaint: We’ve gathered the best Philly Actors Bobby Rand, Purple Queen, Lauren Mack, Wyo Chi, Yizzo, Dell-P, Dee Jay, The singer, Wilde Tuna, and many more!
Shelly Shell: Who are the members of the production team?
Jimmy DaSaint: The production team includes Jerome Upchurch, Tai Birch, Erik Combs, Jaiden Mathis.
Shelly Shell: Tell us a funny behind-the-scenes moment?
Jimmy DaSaint: While filming the car scene, our actor almost fell out the window on a busy North Philly Street.
Shelly Shell: How can they see the movie “You Only Live Once?”
Jimmy DaSaint: I will be hosted a Red-Carpet Movie Premiere On August 20th, 7 pm at the Commodore Barry Arts Center.
Shelly Shell: What’s next for Jimmy DaSaint?
Jimmy DaSaint: This fall, I will start my next film project BROKEN TRUST with Tracy Parson.
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