Running with Wolves: The Chase
Narrative Feature
Project Type: Narrative Feature
Project Status: Pre-Production
Producer, Director, and Writer: T.J. Chester
Editor / Post-Production Partner: Virtual Latinos
LOGLINE
Haunted by her past, ex-cop-turned-fugitive Rae Crenshaw is caught between redemption and survival when her ruthless former partner, Bailey “Bay Bay” Vincent, pulls her into one last heist. As Detective Patrick Strange closes in with vengeance on his mind and ICE Agent Grace Tracy sees a sliver of hope for Rae’s salvation, the city becomes a deadly battleground where trust is a luxury and second chances come at a price.
SYNOPSIS
Two years after a deadly bank robbery, Rae Crenshaw, a former cop turned fugitive, is trying to rebuild her life and escape the violent past that still haunts her. When her ruthless ex-partner, Bailey “Bay Bay” Vincent, resurfaces with plans for one final heist, Rae is drawn back into a dangerous world she swore she’d left behind.
Meanwhile, Detective Patrick Strange, tormented by the murder of his daughter during one of Bay Bay’s robberies, is determined to bring both women to justice—no matter the cost. But not everyone sees Rae as beyond saving. ICE Agent Grace Tracy believes there’s still good left in her, and her compassion collides with Strange’s vengeance as the chase escalates across the city.
As loyalties fracture and the body count rises, Rae faces a brutal choice: betray the only person she’s ever trusted or sacrifice herself to stop the cycle of bloodshed once and for all. In the end, Running with Wolves: The Chase becomes a raw, emotional journey of redemption, loyalty, and the high cost of survival in a world where second chances rarely come without consequences.
STATEMENT FROM THE DIRECTOR
Running with Wolves: The Chase explores redemption, loyalty, and survival in a world defined by betrayal and blurred morality. Set against the gritty reality of urban America, the film follows two former police officers—Rae Crenshaw and Bailey “Bay Bay” Vincent—whose choices force them to confront the consequences of their past while seeking a way forward in a system that has failed them.
At its heart, the story examines how trauma, poverty, and broken justice systems shape human behavior. It challenges stereotypes of women in crime dramas by presenting complex, flawed, and powerful female leads who drive the story’s emotional and moral core. Themes of forgiveness, self-destruction, and redemption resonate throughout, asking one essential question: Can we ever truly escape who we used to be?
I am uniquely suited to make this film because it reflects the world I come from and the truth I’ve lived. As a Black woman filmmaker from Gary, Indiana, I’ve built my career telling authentic, socially charged stories without institutional support—completing an entire television series entirely on my own. My lived experience gives me a rare understanding of resilience, struggle, and hope within underserved communities.
This film is both timely and necessary. It gives voice to the unheard and challenges the cinematic narrative around women of color, law enforcement, and survival. Running with Wolves isn’t just entertainment—it’s a reflection of America’s streets, its pain, and its fight for redemption..
About the Company
Founded by filmmaker T.J. Chester in 2015, The New Black Entertainment LLC is an independent film and television production company based in Gary, Indiana. The company produces bold, socially conscious stories that amplify marginalized voices and reflect the realities of urban life. Operating as both a creative studio and community platform, The New Black Entertainment focuses on integrity, representation, and inclusion while fostering opportunities for local talent. The company successfully produced the complete television series 219 independently and is now developing Running with Wolves: The Chase as its next flagship project. Its nonprofit arm, The New Black Entertainment Institute of Education and Career Development, is committed to youth empowerment through visual-media arts education, ensuring a long-term pipeline for emerging creators from underserved communities.
Meet the Filmmakers
T.J. Chester
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
T.J. Chester is an award-winning filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and author with more than two decades of creative experience. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, she brings an authentic voice to stories of struggle, redemption, and resilience. She is the founder and CEO of The New Black Entertainment LLC and the creative mind behind the series 219.
Holding degrees in Creative Writing, Film Production, and Business Leadership, T.J. has mastered every stage of production—from script development and directing to post-production oversight. Her ability to complete major projects single-handedly demonstrates exceptional perseverance and self-discipline.
With Running with Wolves: The Chase, she continues her mission to craft cinematic stories that are unapologetically real and emotionally charged. Her leadership reflects both creative mastery and social commitment, using film not only as art but as a means of advocacy and empowerment.
Key Credits:
219 – Creator, Director, Writer, Producer
Running with Wolves: The Chase – Director, Writer, Producer (in reproduction)
Wallflower Volumes 1 & 2 – Author / Screenwriter
Effie – Author / Screenwriter
Virtual Latinos
Editor / Post-Production Partner
Virtual Latinos is a global creative-services firm specializing in video editing, post-production, and media support for independent producers and small studios. With a distributed team of editors and digital artists across Latin America, the company delivers high-quality editing, color grading, and post-production workflows for filmmakers worldwide.
Currently partnered with The New Black Entertainment on 219, Virtual Latinos will oversee post-production for Running with Wolves: The Chase, ensuring seamless editing, grading, and delivery. Their emphasis on accessibility, cross-cultural collaboration, and technical precision aligns perfectly with the project’s values of inclusion and authenticity.
Key Credits:
219 – Post-Production Support
Running with Wolves: The Chase – Editor / Post-Production Partner (confirmed)
Various Independent International Projects – Editing & LocalizatioN
Your Help
RUNNING WITH THE WOLVES: THE CHASE is a fiscally sponsored project of Cinematography for Actors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation will be tax-deductible!