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After 60 official selections, 30 award wins, and a 2024 Oscars qualification… our short film, INFINITY!, and its magical three-year long film festival run finally comes to an end.

After living in my head and on the page for so long, all I wanted was for this film to exist. I never imagined in a billion years we would garner this type of acclaim. The love audiences have shown at the festival screenings, the friends we made during the making of this film are priceless.

I want to thank everyone who had a hand in bringing INFINITY! to life. I truly feel that the handcrafted quality and the vivacious energy of the film was front and center because our team actually believed in the story and its artistic intentions. It wasn’t just another job for us.

For me, I really grew up with the film since we shot it back in June 2022. Survived the pandemic. Lost a few loved ones. Got laid off. Worked multiple jobs simultaneously to pay off the debts accrued from the film.

Most beautifully though, Justine was my girlfriend during production. She became my fiancée when we made our world premiere. And now she is my wife. Life is grand, isn’t it?

I can’t wait to share more behind-the-scenes material and stories as we finally start rolling out the online premiere of INFINITY. Stay tuned for more of my face (fortunately or unfortunately).

COMING SOON: SPRING 2027!

#INFINITYfilm #ShortFilm #AAPIfilm #FilmFestival

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This city is magical!!! Growing up in a small town where the theatre stage, cinema, and gas station (shoutout @sheetz) were the most exciting places to be, I always dreamed of living here. This first year was an absolute whirlwind but I am filled with gratitude that I’m living out all of my childhood self’s passions with such talented friends and collaborators!!!!!!

#femalefilmmaker #femaledirector #nycfilm

making this with writer/actor/co-director @anvitagattani has been such an exciting adventure & true masterclass. shoutout to our @abcdtheseries cast, crew, and family who made this possible. keep an eye out for episodes 💛

check out all episodes of Rough Cut! on @adobecreativecloud YT channel :)

@kianarawjifilms is such a talented writer & director. An incredible intergenerational mother/daughter/grandmother story set in a South Asian household

shout out @gracefullyimagined, @filmpgh, and @_sam.mccoy_ for the screenings 🤎

@emilymayjampel & @middleofanegg are a dynamic duo— this cast & crew killed it!!

@steelers managed to beat the @vikings in a nailbiter — first trip to Dublin and won’t be the last 🍀

@elizabeth_ai is the great mentor/source of inspiration! thank you to you and @gabenoogen for all the opportunities

shooting on runways, tarmacs, busy and empty airports galore

@my alma mater @pittofficial 💙💛

& many many more talented beautiful people who I’m eternally grateful for

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This is a special thank you to everyone who came together to make Rachel Re-Imagined a reality. No matter how you contributed to the #film, you are truly appreciated and will always have a place in my heart. Besides the amazing talented cast and crew this could not have been possible without the help of @mercedesmarcial_ who I consider an amazing actor, person and most of all friend.

Rachel Re-Imagined in association with @wemakemovies

#romcom #romanticcomedy #comedy #film

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We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected for the 2026 @broadhumorfilmfest ♥️✨💃🏽! Stay tuned in for updates on screenings and events.

Thank to our cast, crew, family, and friends for your love and support! More soon!

Director: @tiamatza
Writers: @tiamatza @riseshineglory
DOP: @akankshashyam
Cameras: @panavisionofficial
Production Design: @rhea_solanki
HMU: @ashleyjoybeck
Costumes: @lisaroumain @skyesphotojournal @sierrasmith
1st AD: @mark_kaercher
Art Director: @p_maan96
AC: @andrew_corderoo
Gaffer: @tchindaloaloise
Sound: @elliphobia @g2sound
Location: #xanabu @lensviews @lollielovesthesea
AP: @natalieneckyfarow
Producers: Tia Matza and Glory Simon
PA: @diegotaj @nikojoesurf

Cast:
@natalieneckyfarow @riseshineglory @jhseidman @carolineincognito @lisaroumain @jamesyjoehenry @tiamatza @diegotaj @nikojoesurf

Post Production:
Editors: @maximilla @jillontoast
Composer: @sabinasciubbaofficial
Song credits: @sabinasciubbaofficial
Colorist: @benster3000
Sound Editor: @rawr_post_productions
Assistant Editors: Emily Malig and Kaihan Huang
Titles and Credits: @peterstougaard

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i still think about her sometimes

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Evie spirals into despair.

#shortfilmfestival #womeninfilm #fellini #romance #indiefilm

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Spring has sprung. So much to be burning in rage with right now and wanted to share some bright spots from film festivals to snow capped mountains to acting on set and watching a friend make her feature to #nokings to hanging out with my niece in her element. #joshuatree #mammoth #losangeles #filmmakerlife @hollyshortscomedy @hollyshorts @pasadenafilmfestival @no_moreiloveyous

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That’s a wrap on @hollyshortscomedy @hollyshorts! 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼
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A fabulous weekend of film right here in LA!
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Much love and gratitude to everyone who came out and supported us!

#indiefilm #shortfilm #hscff26 #womeninfilm #romcom

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Had such a great time last Saturday at NO MORE I LOVE YOUS World Premiere at HollyShorts Comedy.
@no_moreiloveyous @hollyshortscomedy

Being part of such a wonderful block of Rom-Coms was as much a dream as playing the role of Evie in this film. (Yes, I am a sucker for all things Romance.)

I was also thrilled to meet some new filmmaker friends and see some old ones.

More to come …

#actresslife #laactor #femalefilmmaker #romcom #comedicactress

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❤️Join us this Saturday 5/2/26 🎥
❤️No More I Love You’s @hollyshortscomedy @hollyshorts ♥️🎥🍿

@riseshineglory @tiamatza

#hscff26 #romcom #shortfilms #womeninfilm #indiefilm

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A little Fellini-inspired Friday heading into the weekend.
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Here is a sneak peek of NMILY ❤️before our World Premiere @hollyshortscomedy @hollyshorts
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Join us on May 2nd. 🍿Our block kicks off at 2:30 PM — and we are in wonderful company with the other films on the program.
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Who knows—love might even be in the air! ♥️

🎟️LINK IN BIO
Director @tiamatza
Writers @riseshineglory @tiamatza
Trailer @maximilla
Music @sabinasciubbaofficial
Actors @natalieneckyfarow @riseshineglory @jhseidman
Produced by @riseshineglory @tiamatza
DOP @akankshashyam

#womeninfilm #hscff26 #shortfilm #romcom #indiefilm

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