The Talent

Directors & Producers

The visionaries behind War Retroactive and CSO Communications original productions.

Chris Foye
Screenwriter / Director / Producer

10+

Productions

15+

Years Active

8

Awards

Brooklyn, New York

Chris Foye

Screenwriter / Director / Producer

Chris Foye is a Brooklyn-born filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, and community activist whose work sits at the intersection of raw street storytelling and cinematic excellence.

As the creator and director of War Retroactive, Foye brings an authentic, unflinching lens to the streets of 1993 Brooklyn — a true story of survival, loyalty, and the cost of urban warfare. The series stars Marc John Jefferies, widely known for portraying young 50 Cent in the hit film Get Rich or Die Trying.

Beyond the camera, Foye is a dedicated community activist, partnering with organizations like the Department of Youth & Rehabilitation Services to ensure his work creates real-world impact beyond the screen.

Filmography & Credits

War Retroactive (TV Series)

Director / Creator

2024–2025

War Retroactive Season 2

Producer

2025

War Retroactive — All Episodes

Screenwriter

2024–2025

Dept. of Youth & Rehabilitation Services

Community Partner

Ongoing
Marc John Jefferies
Lead Actor

25+

Film Credits

30+

TV Credits

20+

Years Active

New York, NY

Marc John Jefferies

Lead Actor

Marc John Jefferies is an acclaimed American actor best known for his breakout role portraying young 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) in the 2005 biographical film Get Rich or Die Trying, directed by Jim Sheridan.

With a career spanning film, television, and stage, Jefferies brings a rare combination of street authenticity and professional craft to every role. His work in War Retroactive as the lead character showcases his evolution as a dramatic actor.

Jefferies has appeared in major productions including Spider-Man 2, Not Easily Broken, and numerous television series, cementing his status as one of New York's most versatile performers.

Filmography & Credits

War Retroactive (TV Series)

Lead Actor

2024–2025

Get Rich or Die Trying

Young 50 Cent

2005

Spider-Man 2

Supporting

2004

Not Easily Broken

Lead

2009
King Tone
Community Partner & Consultant

20+

Community Programs

25+

Years of Service

1000s

Lives Impacted

New York, NY

King Tone

Community Partner & Consultant

King Tone is a respected community leader, activist, and cultural consultant whose partnership with CSO Communications brought an unparalleled level of authenticity and real-world credibility to the War Retroactive production.

Through his work with the Department of Youth & Rehabilitation Services, King Tone has dedicated his life to creating pathways for young people in underserved communities — the very communities that War Retroactive seeks to honor and represent.

His involvement in the production ensured that the story of 1993 Brooklyn was told with the respect, accuracy, and dignity it deserves.

Filmography & Credits

War Retroactive (TV Series)

Community Consultant

2024–2025

Dept. of Youth & Rehabilitation Services

Director

Ongoing

New Beginnings Initiative

Activist

Ongoing