We are in production for our next film BREATHE written by Diana Mar. Executive produced by Jennifer Aquino of Kohana Productions and Will Mahr of Cinescape Pictures. Directed by Art Chudabala and produced by Kipp Shiotani, Diana Mar, and Sydney Shiotani. We start principal photography November 2025 for a 2026 release.
October is our fundraising month. We need your help to reach our goal of $15,000! Please help us keep our momentum. I’ll be posting thank you shout-outs daily. We’re thankful if you can donate and/or share our link! Any amount, even a few dollars, will help.
BREATHE – A controlling mother and her burnt-out valedictorian daughter retreat to a relaxing Airbnb to repair their strained relationship, only to discover that the tortured legacy of the house forces them to confront the darkest corners of their own conflict.
Here’s our cast so far:
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Rachel Miller – Jennifer Aquino (Matlock, Grey’s Anatomy)
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Bri Miller – Sydney Shiotani (Better Things)
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Jake Turner – Jim Beaver (Supernatural, Deadwood)
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Ava – Heather Dowling (Criminal Minds, This Is Us)
- Iona – Keelyn McDermott
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Here’s our amazing team so far:
- Executive Producer – Will Mahr, Cinescape Pictures; Jennifer Aquino, Kohana Productions, Inc.
- Director – Art Chudabala
- Writer – Diana Mar
- Producers – Kipp Shiotani, Sydney Shiotani, Diana Mar
- Director of Photography – Joe Gunawan
- Production Designer – Sheilla Josanna
- Costume Designer – Keelyn McDermott
- Sound Mixer – Ash Sutton
- Music Composer – Joseph Bennie
- Script Supervisor – Heather Dowling
- Hair/Makeup – Samantha Soriano
- Fight Choreographer – Anais Almonte
Any amount is greatly appreciated! Your support means a lot to us!
We’re thankful if you can donate and/or share our link! Any amount, even a few dollars, will help.
And if you’re not able to donate, that’s okay; you can help by sharing the link on your socials.
With Gratitude,
Jennifer, Will, Art, Kipp, Sydney. Diana, and Team BREATHE
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TO BE WITH YOU recently screened at the North Hollywood CineFest Film Festival on 8/30/25 at the LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in Glendale.
TO BE WITH YOU also screened at the LA Shorts International Film Festival on 7/24/25 at Regal LA Live Theatres.
TO BE WITH YOU is the WINNER of Best Drama Short Film in the 2025 New York CineFest Film Festival!
Cinescape Pictures and Kohana Productions present:
TO BE WITH YOU
A woman returns home to her family after missing her daughter’s championship basketball tournament. She attempts to make amends with her daughter who responds with a cold shoulder, and the woman’s brother vows to step in to look after her daughter. The next morning, the woman makes a shocking discovery that opens the door for healing and reconciliation… however, she must first find her way back to be with them.
Directed by Dale Fabrigar
Written by Erin Aster
Starring Jennifer Aquino, Jaia Lyne, and Edwin A. Santos
Jennifer produced the short film THE ANNIVERSARY directed by Art Chudabala, and starring Kipp Shiotani, Peter Shinkoda, and Jennifer Aquino. THE ANNIVERSARY premiered at the 2017 Marina Del Rey Film Festival at the AMC Classic Marina Marketplace 6 Theatres. With over 140 films, THE ANNIVERSARY won two awards: BEST SHORT FILM THRILLER and BEST EDITING SHORT FILM!
THE ANNIVERSARY also screened at the 2017 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, the Culver City Film Festival, where it won a SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD, the 2018 Asians on Film Festival, where it was nominated for BEST THRILLER/HORROR, and the 2018 North Hollywood Film Festival, where it was nominated for BEST DRAMA.
You can now watch THE ANNIVERSARY on http://www.chopso.org/ – the ultimate for indie films, shows, and exclusives featuring Asian filmmakers, actors, and creators. Please check it out and support!
THE ANNIVERSARY
On the night of his wedding anniversary, a tormented widower seeks revenge by kidnapping his wife’s killer… but does he have the right man?
Directed by Art Chudabala
Written by Patrick Barrett
Starring Kipp Shiotani, Peter Shinkoda, and Jennifer Aquino
