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Season 1 – Future of Film: Chicago XL Fest Rising Stars

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Celebrating the emerging filmmakers of Chicago; this short film showcase features bold stories the city's dynamic creative community.
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Future of Film: Chicago XL Fest Rising Stars — Season 1

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Dean S @RT88016798 03/03/2025 “Future of Film: Chicago XL Fest Rising Stars” on AMC+ is straight fire. Real, heartfelt stories from up-and-coming Chicago filmmakers that hit deep. Fresh voices, dope storytelling—definitely worth watching. See more Read all reviews
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Ireon Roach

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Patrick Agada

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Eris Baker

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Denzel Whitaker

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Robert Cornelius

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Sean Blake

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 13, 2025 Brand New Up-and-coming music producer Antoine returns home and faces tension with his estranged crew, especially Lamont, who resents his success; a heated clash forces Antoine to confront guilt over whether he betrayed them or pursued his true potential. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 13, 2025 The Come Up Following three Chicago high schoolers who use slam poetry to navigate their increasingly complicated lives. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 13, 2025 Mr. Abbott A lyrically infused short form documentary exploring the life of newspaper magnate Robert Sengstacke Abbott, one of America's first black millionaires, and founder of the Chicago Defender. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 13, 2025 Cottage Grove In the parking lot of a Chicago southside grocery store, Emmanuel struggles to communicate with his stroke-afflicted and estranged father, Senior, and at the same time, stay true to himself. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 13, 2025 A Real One The friendship between high school seniors Lauren and Keisha is tested when Lauren reveals a tightly held secret, and the two friends must take matters into their own hands in a landscape where the only thing they can truly count on is each other. Details

Season Info

Director
E.J. Niblack-Gray, George Ellzey Jr., Patrick Wimp, Denzel Whitaker
Screenwriter
Patrick Wimp, George Ellzey Jr., Quincy Ledbetter, Denzel Whitaker
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA (L|S)
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 13, 2025