AN ORIGINAL TV SERIES
BY NOAH PETION LAFOREST
LOGLINE
After being sent to live with his estranged grandmother, a troubled Haitian-American teen is pulled into a world of family expectations, unfamiliar culture, and a struggling family restaurant while a looming debt threatens the new path he’s fighting to forge.
explores generational reconnection, cultural identity, family expectations, and the struggle of balancing two worlds.
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CAST
Matthew Fabien
JuniorMatthew Fabien is a Haitian-American actor and performer based in New York City. He has appeared in films such as Saturday Sunday Monday, 21st Century Love Story, and Every Other Wednesday. A versatile talent, Matthew brings a wide range of skills to his work from stage combat, boxing, and skateboarding to musicianship on guitar and piano. With a dynamic vocal range spanning baritone to bass, experience in rap and voiceover, and a natural gift for improvisation, he brings depth, energy, and authenticity to every role he takes on.
Marie Henry
MamaMarie Henry is a Haiti-born, New York–based actress whose warm presence and grounded performances have made her a standout in both television and film. Aside from her wok in Ti Blan, she also has starring roles on Investigation Discovery’s Evil Lives Here. Her work also includes indie film projects such as Rinsed and commercial campaigns like 3M’s “Resting Gift Face. Trained at the William Esper Studio and coached by Ted Brunetti in on-camera performance, Marie continues to build a diverse body of work across screen and commercial media.
Chantal-Jean Pierre
Tatie RoseChantal Jean-Pierre is a Haitian-American actress. She has performed in renowned regional theaters across the country, with notable roles including the title role in "Antony and Cleopatra" and appearances in productions such as "Fairview" at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and "King Lear" at the Folgers to name a few. Her television credits include guest star roles on The Blacklist, New Amsterdam, FBI: Most Wanted, Law & Order: SVU, Diara From Detroit, and the Good Fight.
Pascal Michel
MartialPascal Michel is a Brooklyn-born actor with Haitian roots. With a focus on authenticity, Pascal brings raw emotion to every role. He believes in the transformative power of storytelling showing people the truths that they can't ignore and delivering performances that demand attention. Pascal's journey into acting began at Stella Adler in 2022. At the beginning of his acting career, Pascal is stepping into the spotlight with intention, passion, and an unshakable commitment to make a lasting impact with every performance.
Portland Thomas
SolangePortland Thomas holds a BFA from NYU Tisch and has appeared in the Sundance-selected film “Fernanda” and has performed Off-Broadway in “The Cotillion”, “Seize the King”, “Fit for a Queen”, and “Anna Karenina”. Her regional work includes Teenage Dick (Pasadena Playhouse, The Huntington, Woolly Mammoth), The Wolves (Marin Theatre Company), and Hamlet and Saint Joan (McCarter Theatre Center).
Wayne Violet
TreyWayne Vielot is a first generation American born from Haitian immigrants. His professional career has consisted of starring in a commercial for Reebok, background work in Law and Order and Third Watch on the NBC network. As well as supporting roles in Thirty Something Series and upcoming short film Who We’re Raising.
Mark Logan
DanielMark Logan is an NYC based actor originally from Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Tech where he studied theatre and played several leading roles in shows such as (Othello), (Sweat), and (Wondrous Strange) to name a few. His film credits include (The 48 Hr Film Project RVA). He is currently pursuing an MFA in acting at The Actors Studio Drama School.
Corey “Core” Hibbert
Uncle YvesCorey "Core" Hibbert was born in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. He is known for his work on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Creed III (2023), The Blacklist (2022), Godfather of Harlem (2023), Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021), and Law & Order: Organized Crime (2022).
Clifford Michel
Uncle JosephClifford Michel is a New York–based actor, entertainment publicist, and set costumer originally from Haiti. Through his company, Kliffystyle Entertainment PR, he has supported film and television productions with styling, wardrobe coordination, and publicity work. A multilingual creative fluent in five languages, Clifford brings strong organization, collaboration, and visual storytelling skills to every project.
Jimi Gousse Legerme
AbrahamJimi Gousse Legerme is a Haitian American actor and film director. Jimi is most known for his lead role in an indie short film thriller, Murder in the Comments (2024). He directed and starred in his own online web series, "Coming Out to Your Haitian Mother", a comedy based on his own life experiences navigating his queer identity and a contentious mother-son relationship. Off-screen, Jimi is an advocate for the arts and human rights.
CREW
Creator
Noah Petion Laforest
Director
Dwight Ellis Jr
Executive Producers
Sydney Crawford
Noah Petion Laforest
Line Producers
Haley Bowland
Cameron Cavé
Assistant Director
Olivia Nam
Casting Director
Teddy Raven
Location Manager
Kassidy Cameron
Director of Photography
Dre Monteros
1st Assistant Camera
Nicholas Cornick
Hugh Perry
B-Unit 2nd AC
Santiago Cantu
Gaffers
Lucas Farol
Jake Tollman
Production Designer
Tristan Zhu
Art Director
Cleo Zhang
Art Assistants
Hessah Hamilton
Sophia Lee
Rebekah Uyleman
Costume Designer
Tommy Joia
Sound Mixer
Tim Senavitis
SFX Make-up
Lee Vitali
Stunt Coordinator
Alex Grech
Graphic Designers
Haley Bowland
Tristan Zhu
Editor
Aya Troyer
VFX Editor
Olivia Castillo
Composer
Harley James-Sheppard
“A rich exploration of intergenerational relationships, tradition, and the ties that shape us.”
— Black Information Network
“Sophisticated and unique…
… eager to see how the rest of the series will unfold.”
— NFFTY Best Episodic
Media & Press
Featured in VARIETY
American Black Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup Featuring Jamie Foxx, Marsai Martin, Courtney B. Vance, Jesse Williams and Coco Jones (EXCLUSIVE)
BLACK INFORMATION NETWORK
Bringing 'Ti Blan' To Life: A Haitian-American Story Of Identity & Family
The KNOCKTURNAL
Noah Laforest Showcases ‘Ti Blan’ at ABFF (Interview)
SHEEN Magazine
Inside Ti Blan: Navigating Haitian-American Identity
This film was made possible through the assistance of a grant from the Akhtar-Bhutta Endowed Fund for Student Producers and was produced at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film & Television.
