Dead-End Dreams PREMIERE

DEAD-END DREAMS | Written & Directed by Malakai Tyne Bisel

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Premiere Date: April 9, 2025

Time: 9:00pm

Rating: PG-13 (Adult language)

Runtime: 42:14

What's it about?

Down on his luck and struggling to make ends meet, Fenner agrees to help his estranged and wannabe-actor friend film a new reel in exchange for cash.

Who's in it?

Ricky Cortez is a a former News Reporter/Sports Journalist turned award winning actor. You might know him Charlatan (2022).

Angel Ray is a pediatric dentist by day and actor by night. You may have seen him in the theatrically released horror film Malum (2023).

Who made it?

The film was written & directed by award-winning filmmaker Malakai Tyne Bisel. and produced by award-winning filmmaker Victoria Britton.

So what's the big deal?

Fort Wayne’s very own indie film is finally here, and you’re invited to be among the first to experience it! Dead-End Dreams was created right here in Fort Wayne by local filmmakers, and we’re celebrating with an unforgettable premiere at JK O'Donnell’s. They've got an incredible menu with a ton of great food and drinks. Plus, they’ll be serving drinks inspired by the film!

Come for the film, stay for the fun! You’ll have the chance to meet the talented cast and crew, ask questions during the Q&A, and mingle with fellow movie lovers. There will also be chances to win limited-edition merch from the film!

If you’re into a mix of comedy, drama, and indie film magic, this is one night you absolutely don’t want to miss. Mark your calendar – it’s going to be a blast!

Q&A Moderator: TBD

CAST
Fenner - Ricky Cortez
Sev - Angel Ray
Griffin - Katarena Burke
The Director - Maurice Lopez
Casting Agent - Celina Lamon
Cass - Jordan Caulk
Sev’s Dad - Garrett Ritchie

CREW
Writer/Director/Producer - Malakai Tyne Bisel
Producer/AD - Victoria Britton
Joe Frank - DP/Colorist
Gaffer - Dan Katter
Location and Post Sound Mixer - Liz Cutshaw
Boom Operator - Kurt Roembke
Boom Operator - Jake Ryan Baker
Boom Operator - Tumi Malatse
Boom Operator - Tim Zink
Art Director - Cory Shearer
Art Assistant - Taylor Lee
BTS - Derek Hockemeyer
PA - Sephora Mentado
PA - Adrien Gentie
PA - Zach Vessels
PA - Mckayla Nevers

* Event time subject to change *

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

J K O'Donnell's, 121 West Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, United States