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"Resonates long after the closing credits."

- Frameline 48

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"Riley" wins big

CBS8 showcases the "Riley" team after they swept the 2024

San Diego Film Awards, taking home 8 trophies, including Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, and more!

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"Riley" on KUSI

Watch Riley writer/director Benjamin Howard and star Jake Holley talk about pursuing dreams, filming in San Diego, and "not letting it win," during KUSI's Good Morning San Diego show.

"Riley" on CBS8

Writer/director Benjamin Howard and actor Jake Holley were welcomed to the set of CBS8's morning show, where they spoke about the movie's message to be kinder to yourself.

REVIEWS

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"Captures a realism rarely seen in coming-of-age, coming-out movies."

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WATCH: A closeted football player tackles identity & masculinity in this coming-of-age sports drama

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"Riley takes audiences on an unexpected yet powerful journey of teenage-self discovery."

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"Riley is a fine entry in the cannon of valuable LGBTQIA+ stories."

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"A testament to the transformative power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit."

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"Jake Holley leads the way with an intensely sensitive and touching performance."

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"Perfectly encapsulates one insecure teenager’s journey of owning his queerness."

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"Raw and powerful...Riley is a film filled with hope."

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"A beautifully shot exploration of young people figuring out their place in the world."

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