A dark comedy about the funeral of a self-serving billionaire, where the mystery of his death is revealed by the flashbacks of key attendees.
In Post-Production: One Percent
Shoshana Films is currently in post-production for our new film, “One Percent”, a dark comedy. The film was written by Shoshana Films co-founder, Amalia May Valle and is produced by Amalia, Katrina Morris and Susan Marinello of Miami Production Machine. “One Percent” is directed by an award-winning female director, Julianna Pitt.
“One Percent” is a film that humorously explores the dark side of the privileged 1% class and the consequences this privilege has on underrepresented communities. The film stars Adebiyi Lanre, a Nigerian-born rising talent. Actress Emily Leguizamo is also stars.
A dark comedy about the funeral of a self-serving billionaire, where the mystery of his death is revealed by the flashbacks of key attendees.
In Post-Production:
One Percent
Shoshana Films is currently in post-production for our new film, “One Percent”, a dark comedy. The film was written by Shoshana Films co-founder, Amalia May Valle and is produced by Amalia, Katrina Morris and Susan Marinello of Miami Production Machine. “One Percent” will be directed by an award-winning female director, Julianna Pitt.
“One Percent” is a film that humorously explores the dark side of the privileged 1% class and the consequences this privilege has on underrepresented communities. The film stars Adebiyi Lanre, a Nigerian-born rising talent. Mr. Lanre. Actress Emily Leguizamo also stars.
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About the Film
One Percent
takes place in Miami. It Is a stylized dark comedy and was 100% shot on location.
Our film is set at a funeral. However, this is not just any funeral – it’s the cocktail party/event of the year! Through the flashbacks of key funeral attendees, we discover the mystery of the dead man’s demise.
About the Film
One Percent
takes place in Miami. It Is a stylized dark comedy and was 100% shot on location.
Our film is set at a funeral. However, this is not just any funeral – it’s the cocktail party/event of the year! Through the flashbacks of key funeral attendees, we discover the mystery of the dead man’s demise.
About the Film
One Percent
takes place in Miami. It Is a stylized dark comedy and was 100% shot on location.
Our film is set at a funeral. However, this is not just any funeral – it’s the cocktail party/event of the year! Through the flashbacks of key funeral attendees, we discover the mystery of the dead man’s demise.
Lead Cast
ADEBIYI LANRE
Adebiyi is a Nigerian-born actor and producer. As an actor, he is known for his ability to take on dynamic roles. He is a student of the respected Lesly Kahn acting studio in LA. Adebiyi is currently in post-production for the film Markus Black, which he produced, co-wrote and stars in.
ADEBIYI LANRE
Adebiyi is a Nigerian-born actor and producer. As an actor, he is known for his ability to take on dynamic roles. He is a student of the respected Lesly Kahn acting studio in LA. Adebiyi is currently
in post-production for the film Markus Black, which he produced, co-wrote and stars in.
ADEBIYI LANRE
Adebiyi is a Nigerian-born actor and producer. As an actor, he is known for his ability to take on dynamic roles. He is a student of the respected Lesly Kahn acting studio in LA. Adebiyi is currently
in post-production for the film Markus Black, which he produced, co-wrote and stars in.
AMALIA MAY
Amalia is an award-winning actor, writer and producer from Miami, Florida. She studied acting In New York City with the great Meisner technique Instructor, Robert X. Modica. Amalia produced and starred In the 2016 web series, “Without a Hitch”, which received rave reviews by NBC Latino and won “Best Screenplay” at the Miami Web Series Festival.
AMALIA MAY
Amalia is an award-winning actor, writer and producer from Miami, Florida. She studied acting In New York City with the great Meisner technique Instructor, Robert X. Modica. Amalia produced and starred In the 2016 web series, “Without a Hitch”, which received rave reviews by NBC Latino and won “Best Screenplay” at the Miami Web Series Festival.
AMALIA MAY
Amalia is an award-winning actor, writer and producer from Miami, Florida. She studied acting In New York City with the great Meisner technique Instructor, Robert X. Modica. Amalia produced and starred In the 2016 web series, “Without a Hitch”, which received rave reviews by NBC Latino and won “Best Screenplay” at the Miami Web Series Festival.
KATRINA MORRIS
Katrina studied theater and dance at San Francisco State University before moving to Miami, where she worked in commercials and got her first film role in Two Much with Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith and Daryl Hannah. Most recently she can be seen in the Killer Films produced film, “Supermarket”.
KATRINA MORRIS
Katrina studied theater and dance at San Francisco State University before moving to Miami, where she worked in commercials and got her first film role in Two Much with Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith and Daryl Hannah. Most recently she can be seen in the Killer Films produced film, “Supermarket”.
KATRINA MORRIS
Katrina studied theater and dance at San Francisco State University before moving to Miami, where she worked in commercials and got her first film role in Two Much with Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith and Daryl Hannah. Most recently she can be seen in the Killer Films produced film, “Supermarket”.
EMILY LEGUIZAMO
Emily is an actress based In Miami. She recently appeared in the film “Critical Thinking” with her brother, John Leguizamo, in his directorial debut. Emily is a rising talent with several high profile projects in development.
MIA SCORNAVACCA
Mia is a native Miamian who studied, performed, and thoroughly enjoyed improv acting at Just The Funny Theater for almost a decade. In early 2018, Mia was curious to try film acting and quickly became involved in the blossoming Miami film community. She was able to enhance and exhibit her acting skills at the weekly cold script-reading group Naked Angels.
Shortly into the first season, Mia was approached by a local filmmaker to act in her first short film, a role which was written expressly for her. Mia had found her true passion. Several more roles emerged and she quickly developed an excellent reputation as a talented actor and someone who is great to work with. Mia is also a filmmaker in her own right, having recently produced the film, “The Wrong Door”.
EMILY LEGUIZAMO
Emily is an actress based In Miami. She recently appeared In the film “Critical Thinking” with her brother, John Leguizamo, in his directorial debut. Emily is a rising talent with several high profile projects In development.
MIA SCORNAVACCA
Mia is a native Miamian who studied, performed, and thoroughly enjoyed improv acting at Just The Funny Theater for almost a decade. In early 2018, Mia was curious to try film acting and quickly became involved in the blossoming Miami film community. She was able to enhance and exhibit her acting skills at the weekly cold script-reading group Naked Angels.
Shortly into the first season, Mia was approached by a local filmmaker to act in her first short film, a role which was written expressly for her. Mia had found her true passion. Several more roles emerged and she quickly developed an excellent reputation as a talented actor and someone who is great to work with. Mia is also a filmmaker in her own right, having recently produced the film, “The Wrong Door”.
TANYA PEREZ
Born in NYC, raised in the South, Tanya Perez is a Latinx, performer, writer & filmmaker specializing in short-form comedy. Perez has excelled as a creator on both stage and screen and her stand-out work has received many awards and mentions. She has appeared on several networks and streaming series like Orange Is the New Black & Jessica Jones. Her comedy short, Peep Show, was a finalist at the ‘Women in Comedy HBO Insider Competition.’ With over 22 screenings globally, her film, Veronica, won ‘Best Actress’ at Story Mode Shorts Festival, ‘Best Screenplay’ and ‘Best Actress’ at Outlanta Con, and ‘Best Latinx Short’ at IndieFest. Perez also received an ‘Audioverse Award’ nomination for her audioplay, Rincon. She a featured writer on the upcoming audio narrative The Light Ahead produced by Naomi McDougal Jones and is an alumna playwright with the Latinas in Media ATL.
EMILY LEGUIZAMO
Emily is an actress based In Miami. She recently appeared In the film “Critical Thinking” with her brother, John Leguizamo, in his directorial debut. Emily is a rising talent with several high profile projects In development.
MIA SCORNAVACCA
Mia is a native Miamian who studied, performed, and thoroughly enjoyed improv acting at Just The Funny Theater for almost a decade. In early 2018, Mia was curious to try film acting and quickly became involved in the blossoming Miami film community. She was able to enhance and exhibit her acting skills at the weekly cold script-reading group Naked Angels.
Shortly into the first season, Mia was approached by a local filmmaker to act in her first short film, a role which was written expressly for her. Mia had found her true passion. Several more roles emerged and she quickly developed an excellent reputation as a talented actor and someone who is great to work with. Mia is also a filmmaker in her own right, having recently produced the film, “The Wrong Door”.
TANYA PEREZ
Born in NYC, raised in the South, Tanya Perez is a Latinx, performer, writer & filmmaker specializing in short-form comedy. Perez has excelled as a creator on both stage and screen and her stand-out work has received many awards and mentions. She has appeared on several networks and streaming series like Orange Is the New Black & Jessica Jones. Her comedy short, Peep Show, was a finalist at the ‘Women in Comedy HBO Insider Competition.’ With over 22 screenings globally, her film, Veronica, won ‘Best Actress’ at Story Mode Shorts Festival, ‘Best Screenplay’ and ‘Best Actress’ at Outlanta Con, and ‘Best Latinx Short’ at IndieFest. Perez also received an ‘Audioverse Award’ nomination for her audioplay, Rincon. She a featured writer on the upcoming audio narrative The Light Ahead produced by Naomi McDougal Jones and is an alumna playwright with the Latinas in Media ATL.
Production Team
Behind The Camera
Julianna Pitt is an Award-Winning Director and Actress. Her films have won “Best Director,” “Best Short Film,” are screening at Cinequest, and she’s been nominated for “Best Director” at Fusion Fest, and directed an actress to a “Best Actress Award.”
Julianna is currently directing a film called “The Lesson” about tackling bullying and dismantling systemic racism, and also attached as the Director for Comedy Feature film “Rhinestoneland.”
Julianna is First-Generation Polish-American, and her own Best Actress Award was won with a Cannes Officially Selected Director.
Behind The Camera
Julianna Pitt is an Award-Winning Director and Actress. Her films have won “Best Director,” “Best Short Film,” are screening at Cinequest, and she’s been nominated for “Best Director” at Fusion Fest, and directed an actress to a “Best Actress Award.”
Julianna is currently directing a film called “The Lesson” about tackling bullying and dismantling systemic racism, and also attached as the Director for Comedy Feature film “Rhinestoneland.”
Julianna is First-Generation Polish-American, and her own Best Actress Award was won with a Cannes Officially Selected Director.
Jonathan Franklin was born and raised in Nairobi Kenya. He now resides in Miami, speaks British English with an American accent and often mixes Swahili into his broken Spanish.
Jonathan is a mainstay in the Miami film and commercial market and has shot for HBO, Delta Airlines, APPLE Music, ANKER, FIAT, Vote.org, USANA, Celebrity Cruises, Sandals, Michelob, Club Med, Zonin USA, Duracell, AT&T, DELL, The Standard, AOL, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Scripps, Fortune Realty International.
Who We Are
Shoshana Films
is a film production company with a strong interest in the female narrative. We strive for inclusion and representation both in front of and behind the camera.
Amalia May Valle
President
We strongly believe that representation for all
can only serve to create a better world for ourselves and our future generations.
Who We Are
Shoshana Films
is a film production company with a strong interest in the female
narrative. We strive for inclusion
and representation both in front of and behind the camera.
We strongly believe that representation for all can only serve to create a better world for ourselves and our future generations. 
Amalia May Valle
President
