• SHE DANCES

    Directed by Rick Gomez
    USA | 93 minutes | American Indies

  

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Director Rick Gomez, Actor Steve Zahn, Actress Audrey Zahn, and Actress Mackenzie Ziegler are expected to attend the January 10th and January 11th screenings. 

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Starring real-life father and daughter, Steve and Audrey Zahn, this charming dramedy follows a struggling dad as he attempts to reconnect with his distant teen by serving as her dance competition chaperone.

film synopsis

Steve Zahn stars alongside his real-life daughter, Audrey, in this charming dramedy about a struggling dad who attempts to reconnect with his distant teen by serving as her dance competition chaperone. As they navigate the quirky world of dance moms and cutthroat kids, grief over a past family tragedy resurfaces, and the out-of-sync duo are forced to find their rhythm before her final performance. Featuring heartfelt performances by the Zahns, and a star supporting turn by Ethan Hawke, acclaimed actor Rick Gomez’s directorial debut is a sweet and sincere ode to father-daughter bonds.

film details

Director: Rick Gomez
Producers: Jenny Gomez, Mandi Reno, Jenifer Westphal, Steve Zahn, Rick Gomez, Coby Toland, Jason Reed
Screenwriter: Steve Zahn, Rick Gomez
Cinematographers: David Morrison
Editor: Coby Toland
Music: Josh Gomez
Cast: Steve Zahn, Audrey Zahn, Ethan Hawke, Mackenzie Ziegler, Rosemarie DeWitt, Sonequa Martin-Green
Country: USA
Language: English
Year: 2025
Running Time: 93 minutes
Primary Company: Wave Length Productions

Film Festival 2026