Missed the Charity of Hope Gala? 🎥 Catch the magic in the Toonie Stream red carpet recap! Shoutout to Connie L. Smith & Darrin Laidman + the amazing team behind this powerful night. Proud sponsor via Gemstone Java ☕💛 #CharityOfHope #GemstoneJava youtu.be/b6-_NiHLKvo

Amazing news! "RISEN" was just selected by tinff via FilmFreeway.com! -

We’re thrilled! 🎉 RISEN is officially selected for the Toronto Int’l Nollywood Film Festival tinff 🇨🇦 📅 Sept 6–13, 2025 📬 Stay updated: risenfromtheshopfloor.com #TINFF #RISENtheFilm

Amazing news! RISEN was just selected by International Indie Film & Screenplay Festival via FilmFreeway.com!

🎉 Exciting news! RISEN has been named a Semifinalist at the International Indie Film & Screenplay Festival in Paris 🇫🇷—our second festival recognition! From Hamilton to the world 🌍 📬 Stay updated: risenfromtheshopfloor.com #RISENtheFilm #IIFSF #Paris #IndieFilm #Documentary

Amazing news! RISEN was just selected by Cannes World Film Festival via FilmFreeway.com!

🎬 Big news! RISEN, narrated by two-time Academy Award nominee James Woods, is now an Official Selection at the Cannes World Film Festival 2025! An immigrant’s dream. A nation’s inspiration. 🌍 #RISEN #Cannes2025 #DocumentaryFilm #JamesWoods #FilmFestival #IndieFilm #TrueStory

Amazing news! "RISEN" was just selected by tinff via FilmFreeway.com! -

🎬 RISEN is now a Finalist for Best International Documentary World Film Festival in Cannes That makes 3 official selections — with 2 award nominations 🌍🏆 #RISENfilm #Documentary #FilmFestival #Cannes #SamMercanti #JamesWoods

Amazing news! "RISEN" was just selected by The Seattle Film Festival via FilmFreeway.com! -

We’re proud to share that RISEN is a Semi-Finalist at the 2025 Seattle Film Festival—our 4th festival recognition! Huge thanks to Sam & Samantha Mercanti, our cast, crew, and sponsors. More to come! 🎬 #RISEN #SeattleFilmFestival #IndieFilm #Documentary

Huge news! 🎬 RISEN just won Best Inspirational Film, Best Biography, & Best Director at the World Film Festival in Cannes ! 🙌 Big thanks to Sam Mercanti & Samantha Mercanti + our amazing sponsors. 🎟️ See it Sept 7 @ TINFF: tinff.net/event-details/… #RISENFilm #TINFF #CannesWinner

RISEN had its Toronto premiere today at TINFF! Huge crowd. Powerful feedback. Couldn’t be more grateful. 🎬 Just won 3 awards at Cannes World Film Fest: 🏆 Best Inspirational Film 🏆 Best Biography 🏆 Best Director #RISENfilm #TINFF #CannesWinner #Documentary #TorontoPremiere