22 L.A. Screenings 2026 May 2026 VIDEOAGE Programming Highlights AMERICAN CINEMA INSPIRES Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: The Series (mystery) Cheryl finds herself drawn into one mystery after another, and with the help of the unlikely friendships she forges with her Amish neighbors, she begins to piece together a new sense of home, belonging, and the fragile possibility of love. Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise (mystery, pictured) After Cheryl’s three-year engagement ends in a crushing breakup, her life is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape from the city to the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Cobra 11 (action) Two police inspectors and their team from a Bonn-Koeln precinct fight all kinds of criminals encountered daily on major highways in Germany. Vencer o Morir (action, drama) 1793. French Revolution. Charette, a young man retired from the Royal Navy, becomes a charismatic leader and a cunning strategist as he forms a formidable army. Hasta la Muerte (drama) Fed up with his mysterious and inexplicable wife, Hadi’s life is turned upside down when he meets a spontaneous and special woman on a business trip. Tel: +1 (818) 805-1015 Contacts: carlos@americancinemainspires.com; chevonne@americancinemainspires.com CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT Ugly (drama) Meryem is raised by her mother’s friend, who has a son, Kadir, and two daughters of her own. As a child, Meryem is called “ugly” because she has short hair and worn-out clothes, but she grows up to be a beautiful woman. When her path crosses with Kadir again as an adult, what unfolds is more than just a love story. Gilded Lies (drama) Aydan is a hairdresser from a rough neighborhood in Istanbul who unexpectedly becomes the owner of a high-end beauty center, thanks to Emir, a mysterious businessman. Farah (drama, pictured) Farah is an Iranian woman who escapes her country and struggles to forge a life in Istanbul working as a cleaning lady to save her son, who suffers from a rare, life-threatening disease. One night, she witnesses a murder and is forced to clean the crime scene to survive. Chains of Fate (drama) Mustafa and his wife live in the slums of Istanbul with their young daughter. When his wife desperately needs surgery in order to survive a serious illness, Mustafa confronts his boss, demanding his long overdue wages be paid. Flames of Love (drama) This is the impossible love story of Zümrüt, the beautiful daughter of a poor family, and Serhat, the son of a very powerful dynasty. SLS Hotel, Albert Ballroom, Table 4 Contacts: goryana.vasileva@calinos.com; cristina.duffy@calinos.com DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT LATIN AMERICA Haunted Mansion (action, adventure, comedy) Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, this title features an all-star cast and tells the story of a woman (Rosario Dawson) and her son, who enlist a motley crew of “spiritual experts” to help rid their house of supernatural squatters. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (action, adventure, pictured) Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones for the final installment of the iconic franchise. This highly anticipated movie is a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring adventure! Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (action, adventure, science-fiction) Generations after Caesar’s reign, apes are living harmoniously as the dominant species, with humans in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader begins to build his empire, one young ape sets out on a harrowing journey that will lead him to question the past. O Diario de Pilar na Amazonia (action, adventure) Pilar is a young explorer who travels to the Amazon through her magic net. She meets Maiara, a riverside dweller whose community was destroyed. Pilar and her friends set out to reunite her friend’s family and prevent deforestation. SLS Hotel, Suite 628 Tel: +1 (305) 239-8148 INSURGENCE Founded in 2019 by technology executive Niccolo Messina, Insurgence is breaking new ground in the production and distribution of independent films and documentary content. Since its inception, the independent entertainment studio has premiered over 100 original movies and 60 documentaries on its own YouTube channel, amassing more than 9 billion streams worldwide. Insurgence has also licensed select titles from its library of independent features to digital streaming platforms worldwide, further demonstrating the company’s successful production and distribution formula aimed at empowering emerging filmmakers and reshaping the traditional movie distribution landscape. The company features Night Frights, a collection of 10 horror titles, and Lights…Camera…ACTION!, a package of 10 action movies. Contacts: Mario Niccolo Messina, nick@insurgence.co Francesca Romana Rendenelli, francescaromana@insurgence.co INTER MEDYA Halef (drama, pictured) After secretly marrying Melek, the woman he loves, Serhat returns to his hometown only to be forced by a blood feud into a second, religious marriage with Yıldız. Once a surgeon, now the heir and Agha, Serhat must step into his new role while living under the same roof with both women. Eshref Ruya (drama) Eşref, a high-ranking member of a mafia syndicate, spent years searching for a girl he once loved as a child. Musician Nisan becomes entangled in his world. He falls for her, unaware that she’s not only his long-lost love, but also a police informant. Heartstrings (family drama) The lives of Mahinur Aydın and Aras Yılmazer become intertwined when their daughters are accidentally switched at birth at the hospital. The Trusted (drama) Marashli is an ex-soldier who left the special forces to open up a secondhand bookstore and spend more time with his sick daughter. His life changes when the precious daughter of one of the most powerful businessmen in Turkey walks into his bookstore. Portuguese Love (drama, romance) On the night of her lavish engagement party, Yasemin, a high-achieving corporate manager, discovers that her longtime partner, Yaman, has been unfaithful. Suddenly, she is forced to make a life-altering decision. SLS Hotel, Suite 389 Contact: info@intermedya.tv KANAL D INTERNATIONAL Sins & Roses (drama, pictured) Betrayed by his past, Serhat built an empire on family and honor. But when the woman he loves hides a devastating secret, fate intervenes and he meets Zeynep—unlike anyone he’s ever known. The Family Burden (drama) Melike was wrongfully imprisoned for 20 years. She dreams of being reunited with her daughter, Hazal, but when she is released, she encounters a new prison of lies and betrayal. Secret of Pearls (drama) Azem’s life is ruined when he takes responsibility for his wife’s death in order to protect his daughter. When he is released from prison, Azem sets out to be with his adopted children and must navigate complex relationships. Daylight (drama) In this story of love, maturity, and unexpected challenges, Gece’s dreams of university and music in Istanbul are shattered when her family moves away due to her sister’s special needs. Farewell Letter (drama) Alanur’s life has been dependent on Ziya. But after 30 years, Alanur’s life takes an unexpected turn as their children, Aslı and Mehmet, navigate love and family opposition, and hidden connections from the past resurface. SLS Hotel, Table 2 Contact: kdisales@kanald.com.tr MEDIAHUB Bitter Justice (drama, pictured) Only weeks away from becoming a kindergarten teacher, Dünya is sentenced to pay for her father’s negligence after her father’s ruthless boss, Noyan, loses his unborn son in a workplace accident. Dünya is trapped in Noyan’s mansion but (Continued on Page 24)
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