Atta Squirrel Films

05/03/2025

“She’s joy and s*x and heartbreak and cruelty and innocence—all ever-present, and clawing for supremacy.”

One Squirrel's meditations on Park Ji-Min’s performance in Davy Chou's “Return to Seoul”...

It could be clever. It could be mind lint. It could be both. It's another blog entry, lobbed into the ether, by your friends at Atta Squirrel Films.

02/03/2025

Combing through the Atta archives (Attarchives-?), in our quest to re-commit to Atta Squirrel's Production Diary, we came across a few unpublished blog posts, and thought we'd share. This first comes from our esteemed Co-Founder, Michael Afendakis ...

It could be clever. It could be mind lint. It could be both. It's another blog entry, lobbed into the ether, by your friends at Atta Squirrel Films.

05/08/2024

WE RISE captures a transformative and nuanced story of 6 students who immerse themselves within a high school mock trial competition. The impactful documentary has received 8 festival awards and is sparking conversation and support throughout the nation. Thank you to all the incredible festivals, filmmakers, and artists we’ve connected with along our festival journey. Look for new updates, where you can watch WE RISE next, and more at www.attasquirrel.com!

18/07/2024

LAST CALL for tickets to see ‘WE RISE,’ a story of hope, resilience, and triumph at the Texas Music Cafe tomorrow.

Get your tickets now for the July 19th screening, part of the Waco Independent Film Festival:

https://wacoindie24.eventive.org/schedule/666e2b8205f21a006cf079fe

15/07/2024

Good things are coming to the Waco Independent Film Festival film festival. Click the link below to get tickets to the 'WE RISE' showing on July 19th:

https://wacoindie24.eventive.org/schedule/666e2b8205f21a006cf079fe

12/07/2024

Experience the powerful journey of ‘WE RISE,’ a documentary showcasing the inspiring stories of high school mock trial team members, Sofia, Jessica, Sammi, Angela, Celia, and Lucas, as they defy all odds and push past their limits.

We are thrilled to be nominated for the Waco Independent Film Festival film festival and look forward to connecting with the Waco community at the Q&A following the film’s screening. Learn more and get your tickets for WE RISE July 19th at the Texas Music Cafe at 8PM now:

https://wacoindie24.eventive.org/schedule/666e2b8205f21a006cf079fe

11/07/2024

Michael Afendakis and Jonanthan Leveck are bringing new award-winning documentary WE RISE to the Waco Independent Film Festivalon July 19th!

Get exclusive behind the scenes content, more on the film's journey and featured students, and where you can get tickets to our upcoming Waco Independent Film Festival screening at Atta Squirrel Films.

09/07/2024

‘WE RISE,’ our portrait of six students’ resilience and their courage to overcome adversity, is honored to be a triple nominee at the Waco Independent Film Festival. Be there on July 19th to witness their story.

Get your tickets today for the Waco Independent Film Festival.

09/07/2024

Join us at the Waco Independent Film Festival for an in-depth conversation with the filmmakers! Stay after the screening to hear Michael Afendakis and Jonathan Leveck talk about the making of the film and the inspiring journeys of Sofia, Jessica, Sammi, Angela, Celia, and Lucas.

‘WE RISE’ plays at the Waco Independent Film Festival on July 19th. Get your tickets today.

05/07/2024

The students featured in ‘WE RISE’ exemplify resilience and determination. Witness their inspiring journey through adversity and their unwavering spirit — ‘WE RISE’ plays next at the film festival.

Get your tickets for July 19th. Click the link in the bio.

03/07/2024

We are deeply honored to have received the audience award for Best Feature Documentary, and the jury award for the best director for feature documentary at the Seattle Film Festival. Thank you to our amazing online and in person audiences, and the festival organizers for recognizing ‘WE RISE.’

We can’t wait to share what we have in store for the film!