22 L.A. Screenings 2025 May 2025 VIDEOAGE Programming Highlights AMERICAN CINEMA INSPIRES Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries (mystery) After Cheryl’s 3-year engagement ends in a devastating breakup, her life is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape to the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Struggling with being a fish out of water, Cheryl uncovers an unsettling secret that could disrupt the small town. Chasing June (drama movie) Dakota’s attempt to escape trouble leads her and Liam on a runaway adventure, leaving behind the ordinary. What begins as a pursuit of freedom becomes a quest for love, identity, and the unknown. Birth - Nacimiento (drama movie) The movie follows Kim Dae Gun, a young Korean man who was baptized and selected to study theology by a French priest. He travels to Macau with two of his companions aiming to become the first Korean-born priest. Christmas Oranges (family movie) Orphan Rose teaches the meaning of hope to all those around her. Share a slice of Christmas sweetened with friendship in this poignant story based on a classic holiday tale. Hasta La Muerte (drama series) Fed up with his mysterious and inexplicable wife, Hadi meets a spontaneous and special woman during a business trip. Contact: carlos@americancinemainspires.com chevonne@americancinemainspires.com Roosevelt Hotel, Table 11 ATV The Nightfall (drama) (pictured) Police inspector Mahir is determined to avenge his father, who was assassinated by Kürşat Kilimci. Mahir has a fateful encounter with Canfeza, Kürşat’s daughter, and instantly falls in love. Hidden Destiny (drama) Successful lawyer Mehmet reconnects with his young daughter, Doğa, who has distanced herself after her mother’s death. This effort will bring long-hidden secrets to light. Ceylan (drama) Ceylan is a strong woman forced into marriage. While studying medicine and working to support her son, she endures her abusive husband. Her life changes when she starts working in the home of Atmaca Bekri, a powerful underworld figure. Snowdrops (drama) Hicran and Arif’s family is torn apart by betrayal and tragedy. A reunion with estranged son Onur ends in a car accident, claiming Onur and his wife’s lives, and leaving Arif in a coma. Safir (drama) In the Gülsoy family mansion, housekeeper Feraye falls for Yaman, one of the family’s heirs. However, Yaman must wed Aleyna. Contact: muge.akar@atv.com.tr Roosevelt Hotel, Suite 1200 CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT Farah (drama) (pictured) An Iranian woman who ran away from her country to live in Istanbul, works as a cleaning lady in order to afford her son’s medical treatments, but she soon turns into a mafia accomplice. Ana (drama) Ana is an ambitious young woman living in a foster home. She takes a genetic test to find her biological mother and investigates why she was abandoned. Love with Lavender Scent (drama) Anda, a single mother and respected family doctor, sees her simple life take a dramatic turn when she learns that Stefan, a stranger to her, has inherited her house and land through her father’s will. Adela (drama) Sisters Adela and Andreea were raised by their parents in a slum near Bucharest. One day, Adela’s biological grandfather decides to repair his past mistakes. Deceiver (drama) Dr. Aseel, her architect husband Saif, and their son Yazan, live a seemingly perfect life. Their idyllic family unravels when Aseel finds a blonde hair on Saif’s scarf, revealing his two-year affair with a woman 15 years younger. Contact: info@calinosentertainment.com Roosevelt Hotel, Table 12 DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT LATIN AMERICA 24 (action, adventure) (pictured) Midnight. Jack Bauer discovers his daughter has disappeared out of her bedroom window, but before he can go look for her, he’s called into the office to deal with a sudden emergency, leaving his wife, Teri, to track down their daughter. Avatar: The Way of Water (action, adventure, fantasy) Set a decade-plus after the events of the first film, this breathtaking movie tells the story of the Sully family, and introduces audiences to the majestic ocean tulkun. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (action, adventure, science fiction) Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of the death of their beloved king. The Golden Girls (comedy) Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty star as four South Florida seniors sharing a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. The Little Mermaid (family, fantasy, musical, romance) The Little Mermaid is Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of Disney’s beloved animated musical classic, the story of Ariel, a beautiful young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Contact: Tel. (305) 239-8148 Roosevelt Hotel, Suite 1010 ELECTRIC ENTERTAINMENT The Librarians: The Next Chapter, Season 1 & 2 (action, adventure) (pictured) The spinoff of the original series centers on a “Librarian” stuck in the present and who inadvertently releases magic across the continent. Leverage: Redemption, Seasons 1-3 (action, crime) This season the team pits themselves against a power broker, a Mayor, a pool hustler and an industrialist exploiting child labor, all while dodging a plan of vengeance from a Season One enemy. The Ark Seasons 1 – 3 (drama, sci-fi) The spacecraft “Ark One” and remaining crew members fight to survive after a catastrophic event causes massive destruction to the ship during its mission to save humankind. One Big Happy Family (drama, comedy) Lisa Brenner stars as Rachel, a woman who goes on a journey of shock, dismay, disillusionment, and self-discovery, filled with surprisingly hilarious comedic moments, along with Linda Lavin, who plays her Jewish mother, Lenore. Contact: sales@electricentertainment.com Roosevelt Hotel, Table 1 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 also licenses 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. Contact: Nick@Insurgence.co INTER MEDYA Eshref Ruya (drama) (pictured) Eşref spent years searching for a girl he once loved from afar. In the process, he rose to power as a high-ranking member of a mafia syndicate. Nisan, an idealistic young musician, gets entangled in his world. Valley of Hearts (drama) Sumru, a woman who abandoned her twins, now lives a wealthy life in Cappadocia. When her twins discover her identity, they confront her and seek retribution. Meanwhile, the Şansalans’ mansion is rife with family drama. Heartstrings (family drama) The lives of Mahinur Aydın and Aras Yılmazer (Continued on Page 24)
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