Ruth Du is a multifaceted creative celebrated for her ability to tell relationship-based stories with a genre twist. She produced The Archer, which premiered at SXSW 2017, and five award-winning short films through the AT&T Mentorship Program with Lena Waithe. As a director, her credits include Seeking, Your Baby Is Mine, The Deadliest Lie, and Yugen, a short film she helmed as a 2020 Film Independent Project Involve Fellow. Her latest feature, Samson, is a must-see dark comedy thriller that uses non-linear timelines and multiple perspectives to tell the story
With a career spanning acting, writing, producing, and podcasting, Trisha LaFache has established herself as a true creative force. Best known for her standout roles in God’s Not Dead, Jury Duty, and The Big Short, she brings the same passion and artistry to her podcasting ventures, delivering stories that deeply engage and inspire her audience. Her chart-topping new podcast, UnBorn, explores the bizarre true crime story that unfolded in Avela, Pennsylvania, in 2020. After only three months of dating, Jared and Kristy Akrin married in a shotgun wedding in front
Known for her ability to seamlessly navigate multiple artistic realms, Alice Lee steps into a pivotal moment in her career with Samson. Not only does she shine as the film’s lead, but she also earns her first co-producing credit, solidifying her role as a multifaceted force in the industry. This latest achievement underscores her commitment to pushing boundaries and bringing bold stories to life. Samson, one of the best films of the year, defies genres and expectations with its bold storytelling. The film follows Emma (Alice Lee) and Dale (Ryan
Peacock’s new original comedy Laid is anything but your typical rom-com. When Ruby (Stephanie Hsu) discovers her exes are dropping like flies—literally—she enlists her best friend AJ (Zosia Mamet) to help figure out why her body count is turning into a body count. Together, they dive headfirst into her romantic past, armed with a sex log that’s as incriminating as it is enlightening. Equal parts twisted and laugh-out-loud funny, Laid playfully asks: what happens when the real baggage in a relationship turns out to be you? At its heart, Laid