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I lived, I laughed, I loved, and I got home way too late on a school night. Such a wonderful weekend with my pals celebrating the memory of Andrew. Come continue the celebration of his legacy this weekend with @dashatdrews !!

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We made a short film.

It gets weird. It gets creepy. And somehow, that’s not the worst part.

Stay for the ending. 👀

DOP @instajammer
Edited by @fern_and_ez
G&E @nickelmoose

Featuring @nicepeopletalent
@mackenzieatwood_
@jordan__perdue
@saplyyng
@carolinekjdance

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Last week I went to @edenhosts “Only Come Alone” event for creatives! Shout out to all the brave folks who came alone and shared their creativity together :)

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New work live for Lunchables 😝

Images by us.
Production @tessasteele
Set Design @slikk
Food Styling @bethylou10
G&E @wadedro.mkv @nickelmoose
PA @mackenzieatwood_
DIT @jenningsjohn
Art Asst @_dreasflower

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JAPAN! LET’S BLUES ROCK! 🇯🇵

Dec 2 Koriyama City @peakactioninsta
Dec 3 Sendai @sendai_birdland_official_gram w/ @the_blds_3
Dec 5 Kanazawa @asile_kanazawa w/ @takai_sounds
Dec 8 Tokyo @mogumogu1969 w/ @walm_aymnkm
Dec 9 Yokohama, Jones Cafe
Dec 10 Fussa @chickenshack_fussa w/ @garagecrap
Dec 11 Tokyo, UFO Club
Dec 12 Chiba @smile_chiba

We are DIY-ing through Japan this December. First time through. Please send recommendations/contacts/tips if you’ve been before! Can’t wait!

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This year, we awarded 101 grants to changemakers across the country. The American Empathy Project had a simple goal: get people in a room, together, to help their neighbors.

You can learn more about the American Empathy Project at americanhumanist.org/work/american-empathy-project

🎥 Documentary created by Nick Helfers (@nickelmoose)

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Bi annual update 📸

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Thanks to our donors we are so close to 8K! Two weeks till the close of our fundraiser with 3Arts. Now is an excellent time to join these fine folks and donate to make Buggy a real life movie 🎥🍿

#indiefilm
#shortfilm
#chicago

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RIPPLE- May 2, 2026
7:00 PM
Savoy 16 + IMAX in Savoy, IL
232 Burwash Ave, Savoy, IL 61874

Part of the thriller shorts with The Savoy Lumière. Shout out to @chambanafilmsociety for including us!

RIPPLE IS BACK!
Excited for audiences to experience RIPPLE at the movies! Excellent performances from @theonlymehmet @heidijohanningmeier @stefanodlstrodle

RIPPLE is a monologue-driven short film about how our actions affect others in ways we don’t always see. A daughter, a mother, and a stranger. Three lives connected by choices and consequences.

Tickets: https://the-chambana-film-society.square.site/
Link in Bio.

A @deep_focus_entertainment_ production.
#Ripple #movie #filmfestival #officialselction

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I feel so lucky to have such amazing friends. This was the best start to 36 I could have hoped for. Thanks to everyone who made my night so rad! I love you all <3

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RIPPLE will screen at the 2026 Lake County Film Festival, celebrating its Sweet 16 Edition.

Friday, March 13 – 8:30pm – Room C105

**Saturday, March 14 – 6:00pm – **Antioch Theatre https://www.antiochtheatre.com/
378 Lake St, Antioch, IL 60002

Friday, March 20 – 6:10pm – Room D100 @lakecountyfilmfestival

For tickets and more information, please visit the link in bio or the festival’s official website:
https://2026.lakecountyfilmfestival.org/support-local/

Director / Writer: Erick Juarez @erickjuarez7
Producers: Erick Juarez, Josh Ramos

Produced by @deep_focus_entertainment_

Cast:
Heidi Johanningmeier @heidijohanningmeier
Mehmet Can Aksoy @theonlymehmet
Stephanie Ramos @stefanodlstrodle
Jimmy Chung @jimmychungtalent
Christian Litke @christianlitke

Crew:
Congratulations to our amazing crew
Alex Sherman-AD @suuuurrreman
Joe Martinez- DP @instajammer
Josh Ramos- A Cam operator
Eva June- A 1st/Focus Puller @evadjune
Shianne Harrison A2nd @shi_harrison
Nick Helfers- Gaffer @nickelmoose
Becks Potochec-Electrician
Tome Schimandle- Key Grip @shmantics12
Sam Batjes - Dolly Grip @sambatjes
Elan Lafontaine-Sound @elanlafontaine
Mike Singerland -Production Designer @slingpictures
Shokie Tseumah- Production Designer Assistant
Sarah Coughlin -Production Designer Prep
Nadya Marroquin Garcia- Make up
Rosa Juarez- Hair @ram.mio58
Juan Almanza- BTS @thejuanalmanza
Neveah Miranda- PA/BTS @nevaeh_0815

#RIPPLE #movie #deepfocusentertainment

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We’re proud to share that RIPPLE will screen at the 2026 Lake County Film Festival, celebrating its Sweet 16 edition.

Lake County Film Festival @lakecountyfilmfestival
Friday, March 13, 2026, and Friday, March 20, 2026
More information & Tickets available via the link in bio.

Additional festival recognition:

Indie Short Fest — Award Nominee (Best Short) @indieshortfest
NewFilmmakers New York — Official Selection @newfilmmakers
Independent Shorts Awards — Finalist @independentshortsawards
IndieX Film Fest — Semi-Finalist @indiexfest

RIPPLE Cast:
@heidijohanningmeier @theonlymehmet @stefanodlstrodle @jimmychungtalent @christianlitke

Produced by @deep_focus_entertainment_

Congratulations to our amazing crew
RIPPLE CREW
Director / Writer: Erick Juarez
Producers: Erick Juarez, Josh Ramos
Alex Sherman-AD
Joe Martinez- DP
Josh Ramos- A operator
Eva June- A 1st/Focus Puller
Shianne Harrison A2nd
Nick Helfers- Gaffer
Beck Potucek Electrician
Tome Schimandle- Key Grip
Sam Batjes - Dolly Grip
Elan Lafontaine-Sound
Mike Singerland -Production Designer
Shokie Tseumah- Production Designer Assistant
Sarah Coughlin -Production Designer Prep
Nadya Marroquin Garcia- Make up
Rosa Juarez- Hair
Juan Almanza- BTS
Neveah Miranda- PA/BTS

#ripple

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