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Feature film · Available on Prime
Blue Lightning
Co-written by April Floyd
A film project co-written by April Floyd and part of her growing body of screen work.
Blue Lightning · Official IMDb videos
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Floyd Entertainment GroupFilm · Television · Original IP
Stories with roots.
Projects with reach.
Created in St. LouisBuilt for audiences everywhere
April Floyd & FEG
Original stories.
Expanding worlds.
Explore screen projects created, written or co-written by April Floyd—stories built to live across film, television, books, music, stage and community.
Watch Blue Lightning on IMDb02
Proof-of-concept short · 2019
I Am Unique
Written and directed by April Floyd · Based on the Unique novels
Created to introduce the world of April Floyd’s Unique novels to streaming networks, this short was designed as the foundation for a planned series of more than 60 episodes. Young Unique faces insurmountable physical and mental challenges while holding tightly to a promise made to the sister who died in her arms.
I Am Unique · Official trailer
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The Unique story continues.
The proof-of-concept short grew from April Floyd’s original Unique novels—an expanding story world created for a long-form series.
THE ORIGINAL NOVEL
Unique
A Unique World & A Unique Life
NEW RELEASE
A Unique Message
The newest release in April Floyd’s Unique story world.
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Feature film · Coming soon · In development
Wishbone Christmas
A magical family Christmas adventure starring Onyx Furbaby Floyd
After accidentally being left behind during Santa’s Christmas Eve deliveries, a determined little dog named Onyx sets off on an extraordinary journey to find his way home—crossing paths with children longing for a dog, two bumbling villains, an angry territorial dog, Rudolph, Santa, and a family still learning how to heal after loss.
Casting Soon
Wishbone Christmas
A Movie Made in St. Louis- Casting date
- November 7
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
Casting is coming soon for Wishbone Christmas, a heartwarming family Christmas movie starring Onyx Furbaby Floyd™.
The story explores family, friendship, loss, belonging, Christmas wishes and a very special dog whose unexpected journey changes the lives of the people he meets.
Dates are subject to change depending on pre-production conditions.A Movie Made in St. Louis
Our city is part of the story.
Wishbone Christmas is an opportunity to showcase St. Louis as more than the setting of a movie—it becomes part of the story behind the movie.
Our production plans include utilizing St. Louis-area actors, talent, crew, businesses, locations, resources and community partnerships whenever possible. We want audiences to discover the people, neighborhoods, landmarks, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that make St. Louis special.
We want this production to create opportunities both in front of and behind the camera.
Casting Opportunities
Performers of many ages and talents.
- Child actors
- Adult actors
- Senior actors
- Featured and supporting performers
- Background performers
- Comedic character actors
- Voice performers
- Dog actors and trained animals
Roles will include the central St. Louis family, children’s friends, Santa and North Pole characters, farmers, neighborhood characters, business and community characters, and additional supporting roles.
Specific character breakdowns, age ranges, audition requirements, locations and submission instructions will be announced as casting progresses.
Starring Onyx Furbaby Floyd™
A magical journey begins.
At the center of the adventure is Onyx Furbaby Floyd, portraying a special North Pole pup who becomes separated from Santa during a Christmas Eve delivery in St. Louis.
His search for Santa leads him to a group of children, a magical Wishbone Collar, some very unusual wishes—and ultimately a family with an unfinished Christmas wish of its own.
St. Louis on Screen
Made with St. Louis.
Our goal is to feature recognizable and memorable locations throughout the region while creating a Christmas movie that can reach audiences well beyond Missouri.
From historic neighborhoods and local businesses to family homes, markets, farms, Christmas destinations and community spaces, St. Louis will have its own presence in the film.
This isn’t simply a movie being filmed in St. Louis. We want it to feel like a movie made with St. Louis.
Local Businesses & Community Partners
Become part of the story.
By supporting this production, participating businesses and organizations can help demonstrate that quality family entertainment can be created, supported, filmed and launched from St. Louis.
Opportunities for businesses, locations, sponsors, community organizations, vendors, production resources and other partnerships will be announced as pre-production develops.
Explore partnership opportunitiesCasting Location
500 N. Grand Boulevard
Metropolitan Artists Lofts
St. Louis, MO 63103
Stay Informed
Join the Wishbone Christmas email list.
Interested in auditioning, working on the production, providing a location, becoming a community partner or simply following the journey? Join the list for casting announcements, production updates, opportunities and important dates.
Email WishboneChristmasstl@gmail.comUse subject: Casting Wishbone ChristmasCasting begins November 7. Dates and production details are subject to change depending on pre-production conditions.04
Feature film · Musical holiday fantasy · In development
A Slammin’ Jammin’ Christmas
Written by April Floyd & Eddie Floyd Jr. · Original music by iconic soul legend Eddie Floyd
One man. Two lives. One Christmas that must find its spirit again. A soulful family adventure where music, Black Santas, young believers and a lively North Pole ensemble of elves unite to restore the world’s Christmas spirit.
Develop · Produce · Partner