Film cast and creative attend13 Paces Film, SHINE Urbanworld Film Festival Premiere on September 22, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Brand Phoenix/The Exchange)
Shine is set to the soundtracks of Salsa’s Golden Era and today’s hottest Urban Latino acts, Anthony Nardolillo’s directorial debut was Kickstarter’s highest-funded Latino narrative film.
Forgiven Films, the newly-launched division of GVN Releasing, has acquired the North American rights to Nardolillo’s Shine, which he directed and independently produced via 13 Paces with producer Sandra Varona and in partnership with Sugar Studios LA and The Exchange.
Shine is the story of two brothers, once celebrated Salsa dancers, who are reunited years after the death of their father, on opposing ends of a city in full bloom gentrification. Set in New York City with a cast that includes a legion of renowned Latin and Pop music dancers, the film reminds audiences about the power of community.
The drama, starring David Zayas (Dexter, Blue Bloods), Alysia Reiner (OITNB), and world-renowned dancers Gilbert Saldivar (Mexican-American actor and choreographer for Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Madonna), and Jorge “Ataca” Burgos (internationally acclaimed Bachata instructor making his acting debut), will open in theaters nationwide in 2018.
