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A weary and troubled man returns home one night, only to find himself trapped in an unrecognizable, shifting labyrinth of homes. Haunted by disorienting events and cryptic messages from his wife, he struggles to understand the surreal nightmare unraveling around him.

Official Selection, Hollywood Black Film Festival 2025
Culver City Film Festival 2025

Directed by: Jahthane Walwyn-Bent
Written by: Adam Starks
Starring: Lyriq Bent, Danielle Nicolet
Edited by: Daniel Holechek
Music by: TxTheway

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Who are you?

A young Black man finds himself in a surreal and menacing interrogation room, confronted by two faceless figures who demand to know his identity. Every answer he gives forces them to question his level of self-awareness.

Official Selection, HollyShorts Film Festival 2025
Culver City Film Festival 2025

Written and directed by: Adam Starks
Starring: Camron Jones, Lyriq Bent, Jennifer Odell
Director of photography: Jahthane Walwyn-Bent

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Two Birds One Stone

When a traumatized young woman finds herself at her wits' end, she reaches out to the only person who can help her: the police detective she holds responsible for her situation. What begins as a contentious search for a suspect ends as a first step toward healing.

Directed by: Lyriq Bent
Written by: Adam Starks
Starring: Maia Modeste, Lyriq Bent, Keegan Walwyn-Bent
Director of photography: Jahthane Walwyn-Bent

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Erasure

The Team

Lyriq Bent
Executive Producer
Phillip Fender
Executive Producer
Daniel Holechek
Executive Producer
Adam Starks
Executive Producer
Jahthane Walwyn-Bent
Executive Producer
Daniel Holechek

Daniel Holechek is an editor, director, and producer whose work spans unscripted television, documentary, and independent film. His editing credits include Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Undercover Billionaire, The Real Murders of Atlanta, and Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal. He created visual effects for 39 episodes of FX's The League, and the documentary Vice Versa: Fear of a Black Quarterback earned him a Sports Emmy nomination.

With his brother David Holechek, he co-directed the mockumentary feature 305 and the short A Finger, Two Dots Then Me, which won ten festival awards, including a CINE Golden Eagle and the Heartland Film Festival's Crystal Heart Award.

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Jahthane Walwyn-Bent

Jahthane Walwyn-Bent is a Los Angeles-based director and cinematographer with over five years of experience crafting visuals that range from dynamic commercial campaigns to suspenseful thrillers and heartfelt dramatic shorts. Known for his adaptability, Jahthane tailors his approach to each project, blending technical expertise with a sharp eye for storytelling.

With a strong foundation in the camera and lighting departments, he has built a portfolio that captures the intensity of action-packed sequences, the tension of thrillers, and the quiet emotion of dramatic narratives. His work is defined by its visual clarity, intentionality, and a commitment to elevating every story he's part of.

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Phillip Fender

Phillip Fender, professionally known as TxTHEWAY or T-Baby, is a Jamaican-American rapper, producer, and multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter from Broward County, FL. He has collaborated and written with a long list of musical acts including Black Coffee, David Guetta, Diplo, KSHMR, Leon Thomas, Rita Ora, Ty Dolla $ign, Wyclef Jean and Major Lazer (co-writing and recording the 2015 hit "Light It Up" feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG).

In 2021, T was recognized by The Recording Academy for his contribution as a composer on Black Coffee's "Subconsciously," which took home the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 64th Grammy Awards. T co-wrote the album's lead single, "Drive" feat. Delilah Montagu.

In 2026 his music has been featured prominently across film and television, including the Steph Curry-produced animated sports comedy "GOAT," and in the closing of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Lyriq Bent

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Toronto, Lyriq Bent began acting after studying at Seneca College. He broke out as Officer Daniel Rigg in the Saw franchise and went on to star as Staff Sergeant Frank Best in Rookie Blue. His award-winning role in The Book of Negroes earned him a Canadian Screen Award, showcasing his dramatic range. His work includes Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It, Tyler Perry's Acrimony, Netflix's Nappily Ever After, Spectrum/BET's Long Slow Exhale, and Sudz Sutherland's Home Again. In 2022, he was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for For the Record.

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Adam Starks

Adam Starks is an accomplished television writer and producer with a growing reputation in the industry. Having attended the Academy of Art University, Adam honed his storytelling and creative skills long before finally moving to Los Angeles, where he began his television career as a development intern at Starz.

Adam's breakthrough came in 2017, securing his first writing position on Netflix's critically acclaimed series On My Block. Since then, his portfolio has expanded to include a wide range of credits as both a writer and producer. Notably, Adam served as Co-Executive Producer on both seasons of Little House on the Prairie and Vampire Academy (2022), a supernatural drama that reimagines the popular book series. Additionally, his writing and producing credits include Snowpiercer (2022), the gritty post-apocalyptic drama; The Tick (2019), a quirky and beloved superhero series; Lace (2021), a sharp legal thriller; and Home Before Dark (2021), a family mystery drama inspired by real events.

Adam's work is defined by his ability to craft compelling narratives and multidimensional characters that resonate with audiences. His dedication to fostering impactful storytelling has made him a sought-after creative voice in Hollywood.

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