AFI Festivals Director of Programming Sarah Harris leads a conversation between filmmaker Kelly Oxford and actors Jessica Barden, Odeya Rush and Devon Bostick.

DEADLINE – MTV Studios has acquired the worldwide rights to Stampede Ventures’ coming-of-age film Pink Skies Ahead from writer/director Kelly Oxford. The film will make its worldwide premiere at the AFI Film Festival tomorrow.

Set in Los Angeles in 1998, the film follows Winona, who after dropping out of college and moving back home to live with her parents, is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Skeptical of her doctor’s opinion — she hasn’t had a panic attack after all — Winona carries on with her wild lifestyle. Only when things begin to truly unravel around her, does she reluctantly decide to see a therapist and face her truths.

The film stars Jessica Barden, Mary J. Blige, Marcia Gay Harden, Michael McKean, Lewis Pullman, Devon Bostick , Evan Ross Cameron, Rosa Salazar, Odeya Rush and Henry Winkler .

“I’m thrilled my directorial debut found a great home at MTV Studios,” said Oxford. “One out of five people experience mental illness and we need to portray this in a real way for those who live with it directly or indirectly. I’m excited to finally share Winona with the world.”

The film is produced by Greg Silverman of Stampede Ventures, Lisa Zambri, as well as Greg Gilreath and Adam Hendricks of Divide/Conquer and in association with Foton Pictures and Glanzrock Productions. Executive producers are Gideon Yu and Chris Bosco of Stampede Ventures, Zac Locke of Divide/Conquer, Carlos Cuscó and Emerson Machtus of Foton.Pictures, and Andrew Davies Gans of Glanzrock Productions.

The deal was negotiated by Meghan Hooper and Jodi Carmichael on behalf of MTV Studios with Chris Bosco and Anna Pinar of Stampede Ventures, Endeavor Content, and CAA on behalf of the filmmakers.

DEADLINE – Sandra Oh To Star in Stage 6 Films’ Supernatural Horror Pic ‘Umma’ With Sam Raimi Producing

Sony Pictures’ Stage 6 Films has acquired worldwide rights to Raimi Productions and Starlight Media’s supernatural horror film Umma, starring Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh, who also serves as executive producer.

Iris K. Shim, wrote the screenplay and will make her feature film directing debut. Fivel Stewart, Dermot Mulroney, Odeya Rush, MeeWha Alana Lee and Tom Yi also have joined the cast.

Umma, which is the Korean word for “mother,” follows Amanda (Oh) and her daughter living a quiet life on an American farm, but when the remains of her estranged mother arrive from Korea, Amanda becomes haunted by the fear of turning into her own mother. […]

NYLON – Hi Anxiety, a social impact video series, wants to normalize discussions on mental health. The series, centered on celebrities openly discussing their experiences with mental health issues, has returned, premiering new episodes that feature Madison Bailey of Outer Banks, singer and songwriter, Lauv, and Odeya Rush, who starred in Lady Bird and Dumpling.

Debuting more than a year ago with episodes that featured Lana Condor and Awkwafina, Hi Anxiety has continued to use its platform to reach the more than 40 million people in the United States that suffer from an anxiety disorder. Along with an Instagram account that features daily encouraging messages, the series is centered on conversations with celebrities.

[…] As for Rush, she admits that she was a “stressed out kid,” but as she’s grown older, she’s found ways to cope with feeling anxious, including meditation.

As each of the celebrity participants explain, navigating anxiety, and mental health, is all about finding what works for you personally. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America notes that there are multiple ways of treating your mental health, and you should work with a trusted medical expert on finding what works for you.

In honor of the Seven Minutes in Heaven’s 10th anniversary Adrienne Campbell-Holt and Steven Levenson are joined by an all-star cast for a one-night only livestream on Saturday, September 26th at 8pm ET.

The cast features Nic Ashe (Queen Sugar), Natalia Dyer (Stranger Things), Leah Lewis (The Half of It), Justin Linville (Crashing), Dallas Liu (PEN15), and Odeya Rush (Lady Bird), with stage directions read by Sidikha Ashraf.

Tickets range from $5-$250 and are available here. Services for this reading are being donated by the celebrity cast and all proceeds will benefit Colt Coeur’s Education and Mentorship programs. Click here for more information and tickets!

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