hanging out w/Luca Castellani

Hanging out with Luca Castellani, actor in & producer for the powerful, deeply moving new short film America, after last night's Variety Screening at the London West Hollywood.

From a story born out of truth and urgency to an Oscar®-qualified short, AMERICA stands as a testament to the power of empathy and human connection.

This film was only possible thanks to the extraordinary vision of Aly Muritiba, the dedication of every artist involved, and the courage to tell a story that reflects both pain and beauty in the immigrant experience.

Every frame, every heartbeat , every contribution mattered — this mission belongs to all of us.

AMERICA is a story about love , loss , and the cost of belonging . (as is my debut memoir Killing Justice).

Aly Muritiba’s direction turns the immigrant experience into something achingly personal, where every silence speaks louder than words.

Now Oscar®-qualified for Best Live Action Short, this film stands as a love letter to those who have ever felt they had to leave home to find it again.