Author. Filmmaker. Producer.
Victoria Charles' creative practice — screenplays, film production, and a published novel — runs independently from Plug The Gap's labor-management advisory work. This is where films get cast, rights get negotiated, and books get sold.
Film Slate
Twelve Screenplays. Three Films In Motion.
From a University of Minnesota production to a true-story feature, Victoria's slate is built and ready for the right cast, crew, and financing partners.
Misty Blues and the Red Letter
In ProductionA University of Minnesota-produced film, with actor Terrence Howard signed on to lead after Victoria's on-air interview with him.
Why Did They Do the Preacher Like That
In DevelopmentA feature film based on the true story of Victoria's late father.
The Devil's Dance
In DevelopmentThe sequel to The Preacher's Dilemma, Part 1 and Victoria's first major feature film adaptation of her own novel.
First Look
Watch the Misty Blues and the Red Letter Preview
A first glimpse of the University of Minnesota production headed to screens, with Terrence Howard signed on to lead.
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Cast & Crew Already On Board
These are the names already committed to Victoria Charles' film slate — from leading roles to the director's chair.
Terrence Howard
Attached — Leading ManMisty Blues and the Red Letter
Victoria Charles
Writer, Director & ProducerThe Preacher's Dilemma, The Devil's Dance & Full Slate
University of Minnesota Production Team
Production & CrewMisty Blues and the Red Letter — TV Directing & Acting ProgramScreenplay Gallery
Twelve Stories Ready For Production
A first look at the poster art and cover concepts for the screenplays and films currently in Victoria's slate — from true-story drama to legal and political thrillers.
Misty Blues and the Red Letter
Why Did They Do the Preacher Like That
The Devil's Dance
A Family Divided
Crimson Ledger
Faith on Trial
The Deposition
Letters We Never Sent
The Senator's Silence
Blueprint of a Life
The Unspoken Case
Grace Under Fire
The Stories
What Each Screenplay Is About
A closer look at the twelve stories behind the poster art — where each one stands today and what it's about.
Misty Blues and the Red Letter
Victoria Charles' directorial debut, developed at the University of Minnesota. A woman confronts a decades-old secret buried in a single unopened letter, forcing her family to reckon with the truth before it destroys them. Terrence Howard is attached to star.
Why Did They Do the Preacher Like That
Based on the true story . He lived like a saint, loved like a father, and served like a shepherd. So why did they do the preacher like that?
The Devil's Dance
The sequel to The Preacher's Dilemma, adapted from Victoria Charles' bestselling novel. As old temptations resurface, the family must decide whether legacy is worth protecting at any cost — planned as the first major feature after Misty Blues.
A Family Divided
An inheritance dispute splits three siblings across a single summer, exposing old resentments and forcing them to ask what family really means once the money is gone.
Crimson Ledger
A forensic accountant uncovers a pattern of fraud inside her own firm, and must decide whether exposing it is worth the career, and the relationships, she stands to lose.
Faith on Trial
A small-town pastor is accused of a crime he didn't commit, and the courtroom battle that follows puts an entire congregation's faith — and the town's sense of justice — on trial.
The Deposition
A single sworn deposition unravels a decade of corporate cover-ups, told almost entirely from inside the room where the truth finally comes out.
Letters We Never Sent
Two estranged sisters discover a box of unsent letters written by their late mother, and piece together a family history neither of them knew existed.
The Senator's Silence
A political thriller following a junior staffer who discovers her senator's silence on a major vote was bought — and must decide who she tells, and when.
Blueprint of a Life
A biopic tracing a self-made entrepreneur's rise from a single blueprint sketched in a union hall to building an enterprise that outlives her.
The Unspoken Case
A cold-case detective reopens an investigation everyone else wants left closed, and finds the answer was hiding in plain sight the whole time.
Grace Under Fire
An inspirational drama about a young woman who returns to the community that failed her, choosing grace over vengeance to rebuild what was broken.
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Now Available
The Preacher's Dilemma, Part 1
Over one million copies sold. A raw examination of faith, family, and the choices made behind the pulpit — order your copy directly from Victoria and be the first to know when the sequel, The Devil's Dance, hits screens.
Casting Call
Now Seeking Actors, Producers & Directors
Victoria is actively casting and staffing her film slate. If you're an actor, producer, director, or agent interested in one of her projects, submit your details below.
Calling All University Talent
Victoria is opening her film slate to aspiring producers, directors, and actors from universities everywhere — proving new raw talent exists and giving new faces their first real break into the industry.
- A showcase for new, raw talent — bring your reel, your range, or your first performance.
- A real first break into the industry, working directly on an active film slate.
- Open to student actors, producers, and directors from any university, anywhere.
Distribution Plan & Target Markets
Every project on our slate is built with a distribution path attached from day one — so partners know exactly where the return comes from before a single frame is shot.
Festival Circuit
Faith-based and dramatic features positioned for regional and national festival premieres to build critical buzz ahead of wider release.
Streaming & Licensing
Direct licensing conversations with streaming platforms and cable networks for both feature films and series adaptations.
Regional Theatrical
Limited regional theatrical runs in key metro markets, driven by community, faith, and university partnership networks.
International Markets
Leveraging existing overseas partnership relationships to open distribution conversations in African, Caribbean, and European markets.
Target Audiences
- Faith-Based Audiences
- Urban Drama Viewers
- University & Independent Film Circuit
- Diaspora & International Audiences
Production Timeline
From Page To Premiere
A clear look at where each project stands today and what it will take to reach release, so financing and production partners know exactly what they're stepping into.
Misty Blues and the Red Letter
Targeting festival submission within 12 monthsProduction
Why Did They Do the Preacher Like That
Cast and locations lock pending financing closePre-Production
The Devil's Dance
Script finalized, moves into production after Misty Blues wrapsPre-Production
Awards & Festival Selections
A track record of recognition across publishing, television, and film — the results behind the current slate of 12 projects.
Bestselling Author Recognition
The Preacher's Dilemma, Part 1 by Victoria Charles sold over a million copies, establishing the source material for the upcoming feature film adaptation.
University Film Program Selection
Misty Blues and Red Letter, directed through the University of Minnesota's directing and acting program, earned recognition as a standout student-collaborative production.
Twin Cities Film Fest Appearance
Walked the red carpet at the Twin Cities Film Festival alongside Terrence Howard, spotlighting the upcoming Misty Blues and Red Letter project.
Feature Adaptation In Development
The Devil's Dance, the sequel to The Preacher's Dilemma, advanced into active screenplay development as the planned follow-up feature.
Get Updates On New Films & Screenplays
Be the first to hear about casting news, festival premieres, distribution announcements, and release dates for Misty Blues and Red Letter, The Preacher's Dilemma film adaptations, and the other screenplays in the slate.
Help Bring These Films To The Screen
Every pledge — big or small — helps fund production, cast, and crew for Misty Blues and Red Letter, The Preacher's Dilemma, and the rest of the screenplay slate. Join the campaign and become part of the credits.
Back One Of Our Twelve Films In Development
Investors and production partners can reach out below to learn more about financing, co-production, or distribution opportunities on Misty Blues and Red Letter, The Devil's Dance, and the rest of our screenplay slate.
Entertainment Industry Advisory
Representation, Rights & Legacy — Kept Separate From Labor Consulting
Victoria negotiates directly for entertainment industry professionals — actors, directors, producers, agents, and entertainment unions — a distinct practice from Plug The Gap's labor-management advisory work.
- Intellectual property rights advocacy for artists, in coordination with the ACLU, after having her own work stolen and turned into major productions.
- Direct negotiation for actors, directors, producers, and agents on entertainment deals and union agreements.
- Legacy and estate-building strategy for entertainment professionals and their unions.