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🎬 SPADURA is screening THIS SATURDAY at Columbia University, New York City as part of the African Diaspora International Film Festival’s Women’s History Month series! 💛

SPADURA unapologetically takes on the baby industrial complex, aging, and the physical, emotional, and financial cost of IVF — as well as the unique fertility obstacles faced by Black women in America.

Through stand-up, storytelling, and props, it’s a candid comedy special about trying to conceive a Ja-Haitia-Pino American baby. 🇯🇲🇭🇹🇵🇭🇺🇸👶🏽 The humor and vulnerability make it unforgettable. If you’re in NYC — this is the one. 🗽

🎟 For more: www.SPADURA.com
📍 Columbia University — Teachers College
📅 Saturday, March 28th
@spadura_show on IG + FB
#SPADURA #ADIFF #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackFilm #PainIntoPunchlines

🎬 SPADURA is screening THIS SATURDAY at Columbia University, New York City as part of the African Diaspora International Film Festival’s Women’s History Month series! 💛

SPADURA unapologetically takes on the baby industrial complex, aging, and the physical, emotional, and financial cost of IVF — as well as the unique fertility obstacles faced by Black women in America.

Through stand-up, storytelling, and props, it’s a candid comedy special about trying to conceive a Ja-Haitia-Pino American baby. 🇯🇲🇭🇹🇵🇭🇺🇸👶🏽 The humor and vulnerability make it unforgettable. If you’re in NYC — this is the one. 🗽

🎟 For more: www.SPADURA.com
📍 Columbia University — Teachers College
📅 Saturday, March 28th
@spadura_show on IG + FB
#SPADURA #ADIFF #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackFilm #PainIntoPunchlines

I got to see #AVA one last time, last night @naacp + Studios Short Film Showcase, powered by @adobe, downtown @regallalive We were honored to spend a night celebrating our Blackness at the NAACP+ with a showcase that spotlighted our well crafted short film AVA.

AVA was funded by @NAACP Center for Environmental and Climate Justice’s Climate in Color: Reframing Our Future Short Film Grant and we used every penny to make this BOLD statement.

Congratulations to US!
@son_of_oakland_productions @evanbane@funchesjl @ellajoyceactress @iam.bailey.renee @iamlesliesegar @kabisteven @natashawardcast

#CastingByProducedBy #LA #57NAACPImageAwards

AVA screens at @paffnow THIS WEEK! Tuesday and Friday! Hope to see you there! Click link in bio for tickets

SPADURA will have its Los Angeles premiere at the Pan African Film Festival ✨ If you’ve ever found a way to laugh through life’s painful moments… this one’s for you.

📅 February 19
⏰ 9:30 PM
📍 Culver Theater

🎟️ Tickets + details at PAFF.org or SPADURA.com (link in bio)

#SPADURA #PAFF2026 #PanAfricanFilmFestival #PAFFSoul

Come celebrate with us 🧡🎉

My company, Salt Pictures LLC, is beyond thrilled to announce that not one, but TWO of our client projects have been officially selected to screen at the prestigious 2026 Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles!

🎥 SPADURA
📅 Thursday, February 19th @ 9:35 PM PST
📍 The Culver Theater (9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232)
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gNUaqGZj
- Created by Dahéli Hall, Produced by Elizabeth Yng-Wong.@spadura_show
🎥 AVA (Shorts Series 10)
📅 Tuesday, February 17th @ 11:05 AM
📅 Friday, February 20th @ 4:40 PM
📍 The Culver Theater (9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232)
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gwTH2H5U
- Written & Directed By Leon Lozano; Produced By Leon Lozano, Garrett Thompson & Jessica L. Funches @son_of_oakland_productions son_of_oakland_productions

We are a boutique production consultancy built for filmmakers and creatives who want more than just a smooth production experience. They want a partner who can help them transform their project into a multilayered brand with lasting impact.

If you’re in L.A., come and celebrate these amazing films with us!

Festival WORLD PREMIERE of AVA at the PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles! Ava is part of SHORTS SERIES 10.
Screening 1: Tuesday February 17th @ 11:05am.
Screening 2: Friday February 20th @ 4:40pm.
Click the link in my bio for tickets!

Produced as part of NAACP Climate in Color: Reframing Our Future

CAST
@ellajoyceactress , @iamlesliesegar , @iam.bailey.renee , @kabistevens , @kareemferguson , Larenz Curtis, @siddha930

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
@son_of_oakland_productions

PRODUCERS
@abre_conner ' (Executive), @son_of_oakland_productions (Executive / Produced by), @evanbane (Produced by) , @funchesjl (Produced by), @natashawardcast (Co-Producer)

CREW
@bongaj (Cinematographer), Natasha Ward (Casting Director), @coreyzzz (Editor), @genesoul (Composer), @genesisefxmua (Makeup Artist), @lashellmade (Wardrobe/Costume), @catpryor (Production Designer), @kalinspooner (Hair), @gregoryhedgepath (Post Sound Supervisor), Garrett E.B. Thompson (Assistant Director), @shaleybrooks (Colorist), @brianlevin83 (VFX), @adisafilms (Sound Mixer), @markmandia (Script Supervisor), @tuluvmariaprice (Choreographer), @haffenator (Camera Operator), @emma_manzer (1st AC), @allysagram (DIT / 2nd AC), @soupmanjack (Key Grip), @noahspiece (Gaffer), Tianhao Luo (Grip), Bobbi Banks (Dialogue Editor), @troy.cochrane (2nd AD), Larenz Curtis (Location Manager), @studioteacher_20 (Studio Teacher), @chargefield @altiversal (poster design)

Ava is kicking off 2026 as an official selection to the @paffnow Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles! Will be posting our screening date soon. Would love to see you at our world festival premiere. Starring @ellajoyceactress @iamlesliesegar @iam.bailey.renee @kabistevens @kareemferguson

Two weeks ago, people with no comedy background turned their painful experiences into laughter — and it worked!! 🫶🏾💕

Still grateful for this day, this community, this trust, and the reminder that humor can be transformative. @waterburybts_

#PainIntoPunchlines #SPADURA #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #Day43

Workshops, screenings, big smiles, big energy. Every room gave me so much life 🙌🏾 Thanks for rocking with me. @waterburybts_

#Day43 #SPADURA #PainIntoPunchlines

The private screening of Ava for cast and crew. Seeing everyone’s reaction to the film was awesome. Lots of love in the room. The amazing talents collaborating on this film, really elevated it into something special! ❤️

AVA IS HERE!

Making our BIG DEBUT at #ClimateWeekNYC as part of the NAACP Climate in Color: Reframing Our Future initiative. Join us on Monday, September 22, for Films from the Frontlines: Stories That Lead to Climate Action.

HUGE THANKS to @abre_conner , September Hill, Kyle Bowser, @seachangefilms , Martin Russell Johnson, ambassadors @doncheadle
and Traci A. Curry,@NAACP Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, NAACP Hollywood Bureau, and the President and CEO of the NAACP, @derricknaacp . I’m deeply proud of what we’ve created together.The NAACP has long advanced our rights, our communities, and the quality of our lives. It has been an honor to work together and tap into the power of stories to open hearts, shift minds, and inspire change.

Officially announcing our AMAZING CAST! @ellajoyceactress, @iamlesliesegar, @iam.bailey.renee
, @kabistevens, and @kareemferguson ! You all shined so brightly and brought this film to life. I have watched most of your careers and I’m pinching myself, making sure it’s real that I had the opportunity to work with you. And I can’t forget our featured extras @siddha930, Larenz Lozano, and Milo the dog :)

Forever grateful to SUPER PRODUCERS @evanbane (Turnkey Studios) and @funchesjl (Salt Pictures), who elevated this project and pushed for excellence.THANK YOU once again to our backers and supporters! And this would not be possible without the hard work of a PHENOMENAL CREW that gave so much, above and beyond!