ABOUT
THAT TIME

Feature Film

Genre: Magical Realism · Drama

Writer/Director: Jonathan Kemp

Two cousins embark on a time-bending mission to secure a plate of their grandmother’s coveted mac and cheese — only to uncover buried grief, long-held family secrets, and a legacy they can no longer outrun.

About That Time is currently in redevelopment.

Initial production began in 2025 as an independently financed feature. After completing a substantial portion of principal photography, it became clear that the scope of the story, including its world-building and emotional scale, required a larger canvas than a microbudget could responsibly support. Rather than compromise the film, the project has been repositioned for a full-scale feature adaptation.

Material captured during the initial production phase is being preserved to support ongoing development and financing.

The film is now being prepared for its next phase, with plans to return to production at scale.

SYNOPSIS

Set during a family cookout, About That Time follows two cousins, Benji and Jay, who stumble upon a time-traveling portal in the woods behind their grandmother’s house.

Benji, a struggling entrepreneur, sees the portal as a chance to rekindle the love of a childhood flame and secure a to-go plate of Grandma June’s coveted mac and cheese after it runs out.

But for Jay, six months sober, the portal holds something deeper: a desperate hope that if he can bring back a plate, he might also be able to bring his brother back from the dead.

It doesn't take long for their grandmother to catch on to their time-traveling antics and reveal a buried family secret tied to the portal—a hidden danger that threatens not only their lives, but the entire family legacy.

The Cast

Ephraim Nehemiah

Mahogany Raspberry

KJ Dullen

Deonna Tamar

Chrystal Holmes

Wordsmith

Shaia Scott

Deja Unique

Ami Elanah

Jack Russel Rose

Jerazya Griffin

Jaden Wesley Brown

Colin Brown

Winston C. Lewis

Dequan Rose

Mecca Verdell

Donnell Davis

Derek Fox

See the full cast list here.

The Crew

Jonathan Kemp

Writer, Director, Producer

Matthew Walker

Producer - Logistics & Operations

Corey Harbin

Gaffer

Kjordahn Owen

Composer

Deonna Tamar

Producer - Partnerships

Casting Director

Samuel Jones

Director of Photography

Xavier McBath

Costume Designer

Aaliyah Manns

Assistant Director

Shaye Southall

Sound

Benjamin D'oleo

2nd Assistant Director/Script Supervisor

Clayres Johnson

Casting Assistant

See the full crew list here.

Digital Scrapbook

An inside look into the making of About That Time

Special Thanks

About That Time began with belief — belief from friends, family, collaborators, and supporters who showed up early and gave what they could. This chapter of the project was built through community effort: time, trust, talent, and generosity. Every contribution mattered. Every name below represents someone who helped bring this story to life. While the film continues its journey in development, this moment stands on its own — as proof of what collective belief can create.

To everyone who donated, shared, volunteered, encouraged, or simply believed: thank you. This story exists because you helped build its foundation.