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Golden Globe-nominated actress Constance Wu has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas.

Wu is best known for playing the lead role in John M. Chu’s hit “Crazy Rich Asians,” starring opposite Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Wu is also widely known for her role as Jennifer Huang in the ABC hit series “Fresh Off the Boat,” for which she earned a total of four Critics Choice TV nominations.

Wu can also be seen in “Hustlers” opposite Jennifer Lopez and Julia Stiles, “East Bay,” “The Terminal List,” “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” and most recently, “The Friend” opposite Bill Murray and Naomi Watts. Her upcoming film, “The Embers and the Stars,” premieres later this year.

Wu recently performed on stage in Robert O’Hara’s “Shit. Meet. Fan.” opposite Neil Patrick Harris, which debuted off-Broadway in Oct.

North American distribution rights to Mena Suvari-starring zombie horror-comedy film “All You Need Is Blood,” have been picked up by Level 33 Entertainment.

The company is planning to launch the film on the Kino Studio app on Oct. 12. Following the Kino premiere, the film will be available across all customary VOD outlets.

The film had its world premiere at last year’s Sitges Film Festival and has been a hit on the genre festival circuit ever since, including winning the Fangoria Award at Make Believe Seattle.

“All You Need Is Blood” is the debut feature of writer/director Bucky Le Boeuf. The story involves Bucky, a 16-year-old aspiring director who dreams of becoming the next arthouse auteur sensation. After a strange meteor crash lands in his backyard and turns his deadbeat father into a brain-eating zombie, Bucky and his friends seize the opportunity to create the ultimate horror flick,...

Level 33 Entertainment has secured North American distribution rights to “The Shade,” a supernatural horror film starring Chris Galust and Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti.

The indie thriller is set for a theatrical release on several hundred screens across the U.S. and Canada this fall, followed by a digital platform rollout.

“The Shade” marks the feature directorial debut of Tyler Chipman, who also wrote the script. David Purdy produced the film for Red King Cinema.

The film explores themes of mental health, family dynamics and generational trauma. It follows Ryan Beckman (Galust), a 20-year-old grappling with his father’s recent death. As Ryan struggles to support his mother Renee (Benanti) and younger brother James (Sam Duncan), an ominous presence begins to haunt his older brother Jason (Dylan McTee), a college athlete who has unexpectedly returned home.

The distribution deal was negotiated by Purdy for the filmmakers and Andreas Olavarria, president...

Released in 2022, East Bay is an intimate drama from writer-director Daniel Yoon that shines a light on life’s everyday struggles. At its center is Jack Lee, a 39-year-old Korean American man grappling with failure both personally and professionally.

As an aspiring filmmaker, Jack pours his heart into short movies yet has little to show for the efforts. Facing doubts from family and peers, he questions if he’s doomed to a dead-end job with dreams unfulfilled.

Jack’s worries are all too relatable for many trying to forge their way in a complex world. Through his eyes, we witness the anxiety of a crossroads where paths diverge between hopes and harsh reality.

Guiding the story is Yoon’s empathetic and perceptive lens, peeling back layers to reveal what gives life meaning amidst uncertainty. With wit and warmth, East Bay explores timeless themes of finding purpose, bolstering relationships, and embracing...

Older Millennials will connect with East Bay's themes of aging, existential dread, and the desire for success. The film explores the struggle of being a filmmaker while dealing with personal failures and life disappointments. East Bay offers a realistic and introspective look at the challenges of modern life, resonating with viewers in search of meaning.

The ethos of East Bay can be summed up in one line by Jack Lees elderly Korean mother, who says, You have to be successful but also happy. It's not easy to do; it's a kind of torture." This oddly heartwarming indie film may not appeal to everybody, but its personal, tender, and soul-searching atmosphere will surely connect with older Millennials who feel they have failed to reach their potential. Written, directed, and starring Daniel Yoon, East Bay feels like a quiet triumph as it seamlessly touches on aging, existential dread, race, the desire to succeed,...

“East Bay,” a dark comedy film starring “Fresh Off the Boat” and “Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu, has been picked up for North American distribution and world sales by Level 33 Entertainment.

The film won the audience award last year at the Cinequest Film and Creativity festival in San Jose. Level 33 plans to release it next month in North American theaters, ahead of a later digital outing.

Wu portrays the close friend of a man who feels he has let down his immigrant parents and, after a string of personal and professional humiliations, is forced to accept that he is a failure. His friends, an arts administrator, a guru and computer programmers, each have issues of their own and struggle with pressure to be happy and successful. As the man tries to get back on track, he has hallucinations that make him question reality.

“East Bay” is written directed and produced by Daniel Yoon,...