In Vampires of the Velvet Lounge, mythology meets modern-day excess as the legend of Elizabeth Báthory is reimagined in a stylized, Southern-set horror story. Centered around a hidden absinthe bar and a coven of vampires who prey on unsuspecting victims through dating apps, the film blends elements of dark humor, gore, and genre nostalgia, creating a world that leans into both its camp and its chaos. At the heart of the film are Mena Suvari and India Eisley, whose performances bring a sense of emotional grounding to the story’s heightened
In Byeeee, the unraveling of a carefully constructed life reveals something far more intimate beneath the surface. Following Andy—a tech entrepreneur reckoning with the fallout of her own actions—the film trades spectacle for stillness, offering a quiet, unflinching examination of identity, consequence, and the fragile space between who we present to the world and who we are when everything falls away. At the center of that journey is Romina D’Ugo, whose performance is both restrained and deeply affecting, capturing a woman suspended between self-preservation and self-confrontation. There’s a precision to
From the Broadway stage to the recording studio, Ava Della Pietra has always approached storytelling with a performer’s instinct for emotion and nuance. The rising singer-songwriter first captured audiences’ attention through her work in theater, but in recent years she has been carving out her own voice in pop music—one that blends introspective lyricism with a storyteller’s perspective shaped by years of performance. Her songs often sit in the emotional gray areas of life, exploring the moments when certainty feels just out of reach and vulnerability becomes the most powerful
Peter Warren is a visionary filmmaker unafraid to explore the complexities of the human experience, blending genre storytelling with deeply personal themes. With his latest feature, Kill Me, Warren crafts a darkly comedic murder mystery that peels back the layers of mental health, relationships, and the search for meaning in life’s most difficult moments. The film invites audiences into a world where humor and heartbreak coexist, creating a story that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Premiering at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival, Kill Me brings together a powerhouse