Dontavious Shuler, Emmy-Winning Producer Releases “ECHOES 2” on Tubi

After years of working on TV projects for the likes of Netflix, VH1, MTV, OWN, WEtv, BRAVO, and Hulu, Dontavious Shuler is focused on making his mark in film by telling authentic stories on the Black experience. He is doing just that with Echoes, his film series on Tubi that tackles the complexities of trauma and the destruction it causes in peoples’ lives and their romantic relationships.

Recently, his production company, Dontavious Shuler Studios, released the second installment Echoes 2: Curses from the Past, which picks up right where part one left off, and it gets heavy!

It follows Sydney, played by Shardae Pearson (“Right Plan Wrong Man”, “Four Birds”), and Demetri, played by Gem Marc Collins (“Till”, “BMF”) who were in a relationship that appears to be going well until Sydney’s ex-boyfriend reemerges, causing insecurities to flare, communication to cease, and infidelity to lead to their demise. As the series transitions to part two (Echoes 2: Curses of the Past), more insight into Sydney’s traumatic past is uncovered, serving as a reminder that old wounds left untreated can result in bigger wounds, self-inflicted issues, and a cycle of pain and dysfunction. The Executive Producers are Christia Clarkson and Khalif Breaux, and Mikenzie Lewis is the Cinematographer. 

“The message we are trying to show is that people don’t just end up a certain way, they are that way because of their perspectives and their experiences in life,” said Shuler, who wrote, directed, and produced the Echoes series. “The thing is, some people succumb to their negative experiences, and others can overcome them and use it as fuel.”

“Sydney is the girl being held back by those things. She has seen her mom go through domestic violence; she has seen street violence and has been a victim of molestation. She is still carrying those kid wounds, but doesn’t understand how to fix those things because she doesn’t even know where they come from.”

Shuler is focused on keeping his foot on the gas and becoming a game changer in the industry. He carries with him the lessons he learned from working on shows like Love & Hip Hop.

“I always remember something Jim Jones told me before. If you stay consistent long enough, you’ll remotivate yourself,” he said. “That is one thing I have always known about myself. If it is something I really want to do, I’ll do it, and I no longer worry about having all of the answers. Sometimes there’s beauty in not knowing and seeing the path brighten up as you keep going.”

For those looking for something new to watch, this series is creating a lot of buzz and is heating up! For more information on the ECHOES series, visit dontaviousshulerstudios.com. Watch it now on Tubi and Amazon: Prime Video.