#FIRSTLOOK: “BOXCUTTER” IN THEATRES JUNE 13, 2025

Game Theory Films release BOXCUTTER is in select theatres nationally, JUNE 13, 2025 after a festival circuit run:

World Premiere – Atlantic Film Festival 2024

Toronto Premiere – Reelworld Film Festival 2024

Opening Night Film – Regents Park Film Festival 2024

US Premiere – SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025

Departure Festival + Conference 2025

SYNOPSIS | Aspiring rapper, Rome, has all the talent and vision, but his crippling insecurity prevents him from sharing his music without a celebrity co-sign. When he learns that megastar producer Richie Hill will be making an appearance in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, Rome devises a plan to get his album into Richie’s hands.

However, disaster strikes when Rome’s apartment is burgled, and his only copy of the album is stolen.

With the help of his activist-artist friend Jenaya, Rome sets out on a frantic mission to track down his four producers and reassemble his album. As they scour the gentrifying city, Rome struggles with self-doubt, while Jenaya challenges his need for industry approval, advocating for art that is as accessible as it is expressive.

Hijinks ensue and their relationship is tested, but when Rome finally comes face to face with Richie Hill, he has a tough choice to make: finally pitch for that industry co-sign or take a leap of faith and bet on himself?

Directed & Produced by: Reza Dahya
Produced by: Soko Negash
Screenwriter: Chris Cromie
Director of Photography: James Klopko
Executive Producers: Rodrigo Bascunan, Anupa Mistry, Darby Wheller & Tania Sarra
Associate Producers: Kirthiga Rajanayagam & Alison Almeida
Composer: Harrison Robinson
Cast: Ashton James, Zoe Lewis & Viphusan Vani
Special guest Cameos: Rich Kidd, RUSSELL!, Clairmont the Second, Junia-T, Neema Naz and Marlon Palmer.