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The 2024 Popcorn List
Portrait Creative Network is proud to showcase the film teams of the
2024 Popcorn List.
The Popcorn List highlights independent films recommended by top festival programmers that lack U.S. distribution. It is the project of industry veterans (and Portrait members) Lela Meadow-Conner and Barbara Twist.
Portrait is a new industry-only platform connecting award-winning filmmakers, department heads, and executives.











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Presenting: The Popcorn List x Portrait
Click on a film below to browse film teams on Portrait and see a limited version of their Portrait portfolios on the web. Portrait members can click through on their phones to directly connect with these filmmakers and see their full bodies of work on the Portrait app.


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Special Mentions
For more recommendations, Meadow-Conner and Twist put together an additional group of films that were recommended by programmers which have already released in theaters or online—or are planning to soon. Click on a film below to browse film teams on Portrait and see a limited version of their Portrait portfolios on the web. Portrait members can click through on their phones to directly connect with these filmmakers and see their full bodies of work on the Portrait app.

Angel Applicant
Synopsis
A sick man discovers empathetic wisdom on how to cope with his deadly autoimmune disease within the colorful expressive works of the late Swiss-German modern artist, Paul Klee.
Film Team
Ken August Meyer, Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer
Recommended By


The Last Movie Ever Made
Synopsis
With the world about to end, Marshall convinces a group of friends and strangers to help finish the sci-fi movie he abandoned in high school.
Film Team
Nathan Blackwell, Director, Producer, Editor
Recommended By


Late Bloomers
Synopsis
An aimless 28 year-old Brooklynite lands in the hospital after drunkenly breaking her hip. An encounter with a cranky elderly Polish woman who speaks no English leads to a job caring for her. Neither likes it, but it's time to grow up.
Film Team
Lisa Steen, Director
Emily McCann Lesser, Co-Producer
Michelle Twarowska, Actress
Anna Greenfield, Writer
John de Menil, Cinematographer
Genna Edwards, Location Sound Mixer / Sound Mixer
Anisha Acharya, Editor
Alexandra Barreto, producer
Taylor Feltner, Producer
Benjy Berkowitz, Best Electric
Adam Levin, Location Manager
Olivia Mastrangelo, Assistant to the Producers
Recommended By


Mountains
Synopsis
A Haitian demolition worker is faced with the realities of redevelopment as he is tasked with dismantling his rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.
Film Team
Rraine Hanson, Art Department
Dan Abrusci, Additional Sound Mixer
Monica Sorelle, Director / Writer
Eric Valdes, Sound Department
Robert Colom, Producer / Co-Writer
Dyani Douze, Composer
Eddy Moon, Sound Department
Kevin Ondarza, Unit Production Manager
Jonathan David Kane, the producers wish to thank
Flor Portieri, additional first assistant camera
Adrienne Becker, Executive Producer
The producers would like to thank Guetty Felin
Recommended By


Summer Solstice
Synopsis
Leo, a trans man, and his cisgender and straight friend Eleanor go on a weekend trip, during which they uncover some old secrets, new challenges, and find the answer to the age-old question: can good friends and bad sex mix?
Film Team
Emily Packer, Editor
Yaron Lotan, Actor
Noah Schamus, Director / Writer / Producer
Joyce Lai, Production Designer
Agnes Lin, Key Hair and Make Up Artist
Recommended By


King Coal
Synopsis
The cultural roots of coal continue to permeate the rituals of daily life in Appalachia even as its economic power wanes. The journey of a coal miner's daughter exploring the region's dreams and myths, untangling the pain and beauty.
Film Team
Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Director
Sean Hanley, Camera and Electrical Department
Molly Born, Producer
Diane Becker, Producer
Shane Boris, Producer
Clara Haizlett, Associate Producer
Elijah Stevens, Associate Producer
Paige Elizabeth Gresty, Assistant Editor
Sylvia Desrochers, Publicist
Recommended By


Dusty & Stones
Synopsis
Two struggling country music singers from the tiny African Kingdom of Swaziland journey to Texas determined to win big at a battle of the bands.
Film Team
Jesse Rudoy, Director / Producer / Editor
Loulwa Khoury, Editor
Katyann Gonzalez, Fundraising Editor
Jesse Rudoy, Producer
Recommended By


City of Love
Synopsis
Spencer, a troubled rideshare driver in Los Angeles, will go to dangerous lengths to reconnect with the world he lost after spending 20 years in jail.
Film Team
Èric Boadella, Director, Producer
Chris Riddle, Co-Producer, Cast
Romas Ušakovas, Cinematographer
Nadine Mundo, Editor
Sara Musashi, Casting Director, Cast
Recommended By


Chasing Chasing Amy
Synopsis
CHASING CHASING AMY explores the transformational impact of a ‘90s rom-com on a 12 year old kid from Kansas, coming of age and contending with queer identity. For young Sav Rodgers, the Kevin Smith cult classic, CHASING AMY, became a life raft. As Rodgers examines the film and its making as a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ cinema, he finds himself at a complicated crossroads.
Film Team
Anthony Pedone, Producer
Alex Schmider, Producer
Bill Winters, Cinematographer
Carrie Radigan, Producer
Celeste Erlander, Archival Producer
Fletch Power, Camera and Electrical Department
Bradley Garrison, Cinematographer, Co-Producer
Jordi Nus, Composer
Lela Meadow-Conner, Producer
Matthew Mills, Producer
Sav Rodgers, Director
Sharika Ajaikumar, Editor
Chris Vivion, Executive Producer
Jeffrey Weber, Executive Producer
Recommended By
Alan LaFave, Director and Founder, Hell's Half Mile Festival
“Chasing Chasing Amy is a love story: about a film, about cinema itself, about loving yourself and finding someone to love.”


Bad Behaviour
Synopsis
A former child actress seeking enlightenment at a retreat led by a spiritual leader navigates the close but turbulent relationship with her daughter.
Film Team
Desray Armstrong, Producer
Recommended By


26.2 to Life
Synopsis
Behind the walls of San Quentin State Prison, three men sentenced to life in prison for murder undertake running a marathon on a quest for redemption and freedom - or something like it.
Film Team
Scott Kinzey, Additional Production Sound Mixer
Jesse Dana, Camera Operator
Rahsaan Thomas, Actor / Music Supervisor
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