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Run Wild (super 16mm)

A 70’s love-child, endures a weekend with her addicted, estranged father, fresh from prison. The intoxication of time with her erratic father teeters between exuberance and abuse. Forced into a terrifying task in the desert; a piece of twine and tenuous trust are the only tie she has to refuge.
Subtitles [in Arabic]

  • Roxanna Lewis
    Director
    The Crossing (starring Cote de Pablo/NCIS), Mandy's Voice (Rachel Barcellona + authentic casting, crew, producing team)
  • Roxanna Lewis
    Writer
    The Crossing (starring Cote de Pablo/NCIS), Mandy's Voice (Rachel Barcellona + authentic casting, crew, producing team)
  • Roxanna Lewis
    Producer
    The Crossing (starring Cote de Pablo/NCIS), Mandy's Voice (Rachel Barcellona + authentic casting, crew, producing team)
  • Rachel Stander
    Producer
    Séance, Scrap, Such A Pretty Girl
  • Tracy A. Martin
    Producer
    The Last Deal, Boardwalk Empire, Blue Bloods
  • Karine Mauffrey
    Producer
    (stunts) Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Carry On, The Present
  • Kimberly Seilhamer
    Producer
    Jack the Reaper, Hometown Hero, The Lighthouse
  • Jophielle Love
    Key Cast
    "Rayla"
    Emmy-nominated for General Hospital, Will Trent, Five Nights at Freddy's, Grey's Anatomy
  • Eric Palmer
    Key Cast
    "Taz"
    Prologue
  • Lidiya Korotko
    Key Cast
    "Nasima"
    S.W.A.T., Bombs Bursting in Air, Shameless
  • Sally Struthers
    Key Cast
    "June"
    Two-time Emmy winner, All in the Family, A Man on the Inside
  • Jonny Walker
    Key Cast
    "Cop"
    Rogue Cops: Pushed to the Limit
  • Dave Eggar
    Music
    Terrifier 3, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Zoolander
  • Project Type:
    Short, Other
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 37 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    Arabic, English
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Roxanna Lewis

Roxanna Lewis’s approach to filmmaking is intrinsically linked to having been raised in the multi-generational home built by the hands of her Arab and European immigrant elders. Unfiltered stories shared between human rights activists, work-to-the bone laborers, cutthroat millionaires, war heroes and fallen addicts fueled her curiosity and imagination. She inherited a deep respect for humanity, the art of survival, and power of story.

Roxanna entered film/TV through the side door as stage director, choreographer, dancer and actress. As Founder/CEO of Roxxiedanz Productions Inc, she continues to helm projects that entertain, defy stereotypes and amplify resilience. Her career has fortuitously led her to work with artists of all backgrounds and body types to include those who identify as paraplegic, wheelchair users, d/Deaf, blind, neurodiverse and neurotypical. She is the recipient of two grants from The Community Foundation (NEA partnership), Community First Cares, Westchester Community Council, and support from The Flutie Foundation for Rachel Barcellona for her film, MANDY’S VOICE.

Filmography: RUN WILD (16mm) starring Jophielle Love (Emmy-nominated 2024) and two-time Emmy-winner Sally Struthers), MANDY’S VOICE (International Autism Advocate Rachel Barcellona), THE CROSSING (Cote de Pablo NCIS), THE SHIFT (Spirit Award nominated David Girard), I DIDN’T KNOW and MY3rdBODY (post). Additional projects with Discovery Channel, Showtime, Mindless Entertainment, DNA Productions, The Revolver Film Company.

Roxanna is ecstatic to be a featured guest for We Believe 2025 where she will speak to over 8,000 students and educators in Canada about The Healing Powers of Creativity and The Courage to Follow Your Dreams! www.roxannalewis.com

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Director Statement

RUN WILD (16mm) is based on a true story of my upbringing, a microcosm of damaged people bringing a little girl into the world that they weren’t ready to meet. It speaks to the young child still crouching inside each of us, especially those who’ve endured fallout from growing up in a home where addiction, violence or mental health prevailed.