ABOUT US
Directors - GAGE/DOWNS:
Celebrating a decade of filmmaking, the award-winning directing duo Kenny Gage and Devon Downs have captivated audiences worldwide. In 2024, they completed their 10th feature film, the exhilarating comedy/thriller "Dead Janitor’s Club," and directed the unscripted pilot for the much-anticipated series "Legends of Horror."
Their impressive portfolio includes six thrillers with both domestic and international TV releases. Their groundbreaking Mandarin-language family/action film, "Kung Fu Girl," premiered on 11,000 screens in China in 2021, earning a slew of international festival accolades, including Best Director and Best Feature, and was released in 2024 through Regal Cinemas in the U.S.
Gage/Downs have also made waves in digital media, directing the acclaimed series "The Last One" for Viacom/BET Networks, which won the prestigious 2018 Cynopsis Award for Best Digital Series Stand-Alone. They were also at the helm on the first scripted digital companion series on BET, "I Need A Rebel," a continuation of the late John Singleton’s visionary series "Rebel."
Their films have graced major theater chains like AMC and Regal Cinemas and across platforms such as Showtime, Starz, Hulu, Amazon, Tubi, BET Digital, and all major VOD/EST services.
GAGE/DOWNS CREDITS:
-Dead Janitors Club (2025) Directors
-Kung Fu Girl (2021) Directors
-The Realtor (2020) Directors
-A Daughter's Deception (2019) Directors
-Devious Nanny (2018) Directors
-Cynthia (2018) Directors/Producers
-Buried Secrets (2018) Directors
-The Last One (2017) Directors
-A Neighbor's Deception (2017) Directors
-I Need A Rebel (2017) Directors
-Sorority Nightmare (2016) Directors
-Anarchy Parlor (2015) Writers/Directors
-After the Rain (2015) Producer
-Raze (2013) Producer
FILMOGRAPHY
Anarchy Parlor (2015) Writers/Directors
Horror shot on location in Lithuania: Starring Robert Lasardo (Nip/Tuck). Distributed by Gravitas, AMC theatrical release plus nationwide VOD/EST, Showtime and The Movie Channel, Hulu, Blu Ray & DVD. http://gravitasventures.com/anarchy-parlor/
Trailer: "Anarchy Parlor":
http://deadline.com/2015/05/anarchy-parlor-trailer-robert-lasardo-sara-fabel-1201423004/
Sorority Nightmare (fka Twisted Sisters) (2016) Directors
Drama: Starring Cassidy Gifford, Sierra McCormick. MarVista Entertainment aired on Lifetime Network primetime #1 rated Lifetime program the day.
I Need A Rebel (2017) Directors
First ever scripted Digital Series for BET Networks in support of John Singleton's TV Show: Rebel. Starring Erika Ringor (Love & Basketball) Trinten J. Winger (Insecure).
http://www.bet.com/shows/rebel/i-need-a-rebel.html
A Neighbor's Deception (fka Next Door )(2017) Directors
Suspense/Thriller: Starring Ashley Bell (Last Exorcism) , Tom Amandes (The Long Kiss Goodnight), Gates McFadden (Star Trek The Next Generation). Marvista Entertainment premiered on Lifetime Movie Network.
http://deadline.com/2016/11/ashley-bell-next-door-alex-meraz-bright-david-ayer-1201853108
BET Networks - The Last One Horror Series (2017) Directors
Horror: Starring Ray J, Casey Veggies, Morgan Alexandria, Stephen Barrington, Candice Renee, Kirk Brown, Perri' Camper, Trevon Davis
Cynopsis Awards #1 Winner for Stand-Alone Short from a TV Network or Digital Publisher – Series
BET Networks short horror series Directed by Devon Downs and Kenny Gage, The series follows four young urban adults are stuck on the road on a dark night, waiting for help. They told ghost stories to pass the time, but then a stranger arrived and offered to help…
http://www.cynopsis.com/events/2018-short-form-video-festival
http://thesource.com/2017/09/20/bet-digital-announces-new-horror-series-last-one/
https://www.vibe.com/2017/09/bet-horror-series-the-last-one/
Cynthia (2018) Directors/Producers
Comedy/Horror: StarringScout Taylor-Compton (Halloween I & II), Sid Haig (Devil's Rejects), Bill Moseley (Devil's Rejects), Robert Lasardo (Nip/Tuck), Lynn Lowery (The Crazies), James Karen (Poltergeist).
Latest Review please scroll down after you click the link:
https://nerdvanamedia.com/events/2018-phoenix-film-festival-day-1/125466/
Devious Nanny (AKA The Au Pair) (2018) Directors
Suspense/Thriller: Starring Antonio Cupo (Ice 2016-2017, American Mary), (Michelle Borth (Hawaii 5-0) and Olesya Rulin (Powers, High School Musical 3). Marvista Entertainment.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7133170/
" With all the suspense in the storyline, this movie has one of the best-choreographed fight scenes ever in a Lifetime film. "
https://thatdarngirlmovie.reviews/2018/03/04/badtutor-deviousnanny-and-more-tv-reviews/#DeviousNanny
"What Worked?... It all worked. This was the type of Lifetime movie that made me fall in love with the unique Lifetime aesthetic in the first place." -Lisa Marie Bowman
https://unobtainium13.com/2018/03/03/what-lisa-watched-last-night-175-devious-nanny-dir-by-devon-downs-and-kenny-gage/
Au Pair: Directorial Team of Downs and Gage Give Us the Lowdown on Their Latest Project:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/239033/directorial-team-downs-gage-give-us-lowdown-latest-project/
A Daughter's Deception (2019) Directors
Forced to give up her daughter for adoption when she's underage, Laura is thrilled to welcome her now adult daughter Bree back into her life. She quickly discovers that Bree is a sociopath with murderous tendencies and poses a clear and present danger to anyone who threatens to get in her way. Jade Harlow, Rusty Joiner, Kennedy Tucker, Brianna Gage, Skyler Wright, Ren Ashton, and Brian McGovern star.
“As a whole, A Daughter's Deception features all the essentials of a good Lifetime movie: thrills and suspense, a strong cast to carry the action, a well-paced plot, and a climax that brings it all to fruition. A definite recommendation for anyone in desire for Lifetime at its best.” -Trevor Wells
Score: 9.5 out of 10
Ruthless Realtor (aka The Realtor) (2020) Directors
When a couple buy a house, the realtor starts to drop by more than they were expecting.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11352618/?ref_=ttrel_rel_tt
Kung Fu Girl (
2021)
Lisa, a 12-year-old student confronts bullies in a magical journey in both real and virtual worlds, and learns valuable lessons about strength and family along the way.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8633430/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Raze (2013) Producer/Writer
Starring Rachel Nichols, Zoe Bell, Tracy Toms, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and distributed by IFC US and Celluloid Dreams Int. http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/raze
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id29tVGhbFA
After the Rain (2016) Producer
Starring Daniel Bonjour, Jelly Howie, Catherine Hicks
Turn Key FilmsDistributor (2016) (UK) (all media), Distributor (2016) (USA) (all media)
https://mubi.com/films/after-the-rain-2016
PRESS
Gage/Downs have been featured in: Deadline Hollywood, Variety, IndieWire, Movie Pilot, Film International, Fandango, joblo, ain't it cool news, Fangoria, Dread Central andmore…
Gage/Downs Latest News
Dead Janitors Club
Kung Fu Girl
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/kung-fu-girl-chinese-shoot-kenny-gage-devon-downs-1202832943/
Cynthia feature film PR:
Latest Review (Please scroll to the bottom of the page after you click on the link):
https://nerdvanamedia.com/events/2018-phoenix-film-festival-day-1/125466/
https://thebloggingbanshee.com/2018/04/09/cynthia/
Dread Central
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/168108/star-studded-first-look-cynthia/
JoBlo
http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/sid-haig-scout-taylor-compton-and-robert-lasardo-star-in-cynthia-287
Icons of Fright
http://iconsoffright.com/tag/cynthia/
The Last One series- BET:
Winner of the 2018 Cynopsis award for “Best Series Stand-Alone Short from a TV Network”.
Dread Central
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/251592/get-first-look-bet-digitals-new-horror-series-last-one/
BlackFilm.com
HorrorFuel.com
MovieGraveyard.com
The Au Pair feature film:
Au Pair: Directorial Team of Downs and Gage Give Us the Lowdown on Their Latest Project:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/239033/directorial-team-downs-gage-give-us-lowdown-latest-project/
Neighbor's Deception (fka Next Door) feature film:
http://deadline.com/2016/11/ashley-bell-next-door-alex-meraz-bright-david-ayer-1201853108/
Sorority Nightmare feature film on the TODAY show:
Anarchy Parlor feature film:
Trailer:
http://deadline.com/2015/05/anarchy-parlor-trailer-robert-la
Dread Central Review by Matt Boiselle:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/reviews/102379/anarchy-parlor-2015/
Film International Interview:
http://filmint.nu/?p=15722
Fangoria Interview:
http://www.fangoria.com/new/anarchy-parlor-making-an-american-foreign-horror-film/
MoviePilot Interview:
http://moviepilot.com/posts/2015/06/07/the-minds-behind-anarchy-parlor-3289121?lt_source=external,manual,manual
Joblo Review by Jake Dee:
http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/anarchy-parlor-movie-review-486
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