What does it actually take to write, direct, star in, produce, and distribute your first independent feature film — while also running a podcast and working full time? On this episode of The Nicki Sun Show, I sit down with Carolina Alvarez and Tessa Markle, the co-creators and co-stars of SYNC — a sci-fi thriller about female friendship, toxic connection, and a mind-syncing app that feels a little too close to today's headlines.

We get into the full journey: from the audacity of starting Femme Regard Productions with no budget and a lot of vision, to navigating the festival circuit, cold-emailing distributors, and negotiating their own deal with Buffalo 8. This one is for every aspiring filmmaker, creator, and multi-hyphenate who's ever been told to wait until they're "ready."

SYNC is available to rent or buy starting March 6th on Fandango at Home, Amazon Prime, Hoopla, and Verizon Fios.

Released in Women's History Month — because the timing could not be more full circle.

On Oct 4, 2023, I launched The Nicki Sun Show in efforts to spotlight this generation's most influential and diverse creators, while continuing to support and amplify marginalized talent both in front and behind the camera.

I'm so proud to share our journey so far ✨

CREATOR / HOST / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR

Nicki Sun

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Kingston Technology

SPECIAL GUESTS

1. Dolly Ave
2. Jeanelleats
3. Sung Kang
4. Premiere Gal
5. Joya Kazi
6. Shuang Hu
7. Drex Lee
8. Mari Takahashi
9. Sidney Raskind
10. Sean Wang
11. George Shaw

CINEMATOGRAPHERS:

Vladimir Tassy

Ian Brightman

Jon Santos

Josh Ortiz

MUSIC:

George Shaw

SHOW GRAPHICS:

Luca Hideo

PRODUCT SPONSORS:

Kingston Technology

RODE

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Puget Systems

Nikon

Aputure

Nanlite

TASCAM

Insta360

Editors Keys

Premiere Gal

Bokksu

AKKI-LAB

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I sit down with acclaimed composer George Shaw, the creative force behind the theme song for the show and soundtracks for projects like Abominable and the Invisible City (DreamWorks) and Escape the Night (YouTube Originals). George shares his journey from childhood inspirations like Back to the Future to working with top YouTube creators like Wong Fu Productions, while reflecting on his path to becoming a leading voice in the world of music composition. We discuss everything from the challenges of diversity in Hollywood to the technical tools essential for today’s composers. Join us as we break down the process of creating iconic music that elevates storytelling and gives creators their own “main character” energy.

Don't forget to watch the behind-the-scenes process of making The Nicki Sun Show theme song in a bonus video on YouTube!

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