Press
The 11 Best Sex Movies of 2024, Rich Juzwiak for Esquire Magazine
“A small story about big things, Throuple is uncommonly naturalistic for intimate indie festival fare.”
THROUPLE: A Comedic Investigation of Modern Love, Hollywood Times
“A captivating tale of the pursuit of modern love amidst the vibrant energy of the Brooklyn DIY music scene and its bold artists….has echoes of Rent and Shortbus, and the energy of French New Wave cinema.”
Premiere: Dakota Jones “Countdown”, Wonderland.
“The NY-based band premieres the fifth single off of their forthcoming sophomore album, with a video that celebrates summertime, youth, and joyful love.”
MINT Award Winning Film is Helping Former Addicts Heal, Billings Gazette
“Squall is about a former addict trying to reconnect with his younger brother. It’s already being used as a teaching tool in rehab clinics.”
“Layers” marks the latest release from New York City-based R&B artist Beth Million. Partnering with director Emmi Shockley on the track’s music video, the female filmmaker & musician duo explore themes of feminine power, ownership, and addictive interpersonal relationships.”
Music Crush Monday, Curated By Girls
NYU Production Lab Announces New Slate of Films for 2023, New York University
“Being selected for the 2023 slate is a game-changer for an indie feature film like Throuple for many, many reasons. First of all, the Production Lab has helped bring life to some truly amazing films at varying stages in their journey. It’s an honor to join that lineage.”
Brooklyn-based film Squall shows the inside world of substance abuse recovery, BK Reader
“The film has also been used in conjunction with medical treatment at Upper Path Recovery, a rehabilitation facility in California, according to (James) Kelley. The rehab facilitators used the film to create an open dialogue about recovery and rehabilitation, adding to the film’s success. ”
A conversation with Emmi Shockley, ECHOWAVE
“This was my first encounter with filmmaker and actress Emmi Shockley, a humble yet vivacious leader with a talent for fostering familial energy on set.”
“Kristina Shakht shares the healing story behind her photo essay Emmi and the Orchids – a “comforting” study of the female body captured from her Brooklyn bedroom.”
Emmi and the Orchids, AnOther Magazine
NewFest Announces 2024 Festival Slate, Variety
“After a one-night stand, a lonely gay man falls into a new kind of relationship with a married couple in this uniquely modern romantic comedy. ”
10 Must See Titles from San Francisco’s Frameline48, QUEERTY
“Thrumming with energy on stage and in bed as well, this horny yet romantic depiction of polyamory reminds us to be open to all possibilities in life, wherever they might take us.”
2024 Montana International Film Festival Winners
“Squall: Best Narrative Short Film”
Discovery: Emmi Shockley, Interview Magazine (a truly beloved throwback)
“... three hours after the Sundance premiere of her film Ping Pong Summer. The screening was a success, with constant, consistent roars of laughter coming from the audience. It is Shockley’s first time at the festival. ”