When executives at Levantine Films read Madhuri Shekar’s play, they were moved to adapt the project for the big screen.

Ideally, we’re looking for projects that are very uplifting and give people hope. 89% of our focus is this ‘uplifting positivity’ beat, but if there’s something else that we want to do, we won’t rule ...

“Ideally, we’re looking for projects that are very uplifting and give people hope,” Hung tells Variety about what appealed enough to make a movie. Still from "A Nice Indian Boy ...

“Ideally, we’re looking for projects that are very uplifting and give people hope,” Hung tells Variety about what appealed enough to make a movie. Levantine, the New York-based indie ...

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The Phoenicians developed their ancient civilization with profits from the lucrative maritime trade of the Mediterranean.

I was deeply inspired by the rich traditions of Lebanese and Levantine cuisine, where even the simplest dish could bring people together, tell a story, and evoke profound emotions. My greatest ...