Emily Weider
In addition to her film work, Emily has also starred in regional theater productions, including The Pirates of Penzance and a Star Wars concert with the NC Symphony. Her performances often reflect her versatile abilities, from leading roles in short films like The Boomerang and Rota to her stage roles in productions such as Stupid F**king Bird and Two Gentlemen of Verona at UNCSA.
Anora
Sean Baker
Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelshtein
Anora "Ani" Mikheeva, a young Russian-speaking stripper from Brighton Beach, works at an upscale Manhattan club. Discontent with her life, she meets Vanya Zakharov, the reckless son of a wealthy Russian oligarch, when her boss introduces them due to their shared Russian language. Vanya, more interested in partying than studying, quickly becomes captivated by Ani, hiring her for companionship and eventually convincing her to pose as his girlfriend. The two embark on a whirlwind relationship that leads to a spontaneous Vegas wedding, but Vanya’s motivations are soon questioned as he hopes the marriage will secure him a green card to avoid returning to Russia. Ani, torn between wanting a real partnership and dealing with Vanya's immaturity, is confronted by Vanya’s disapproving parents. They seek to annul the marriage and bring Vanya home, using every tactic to split them up. Ani and Vanya’s relationship strains as they face family pressures and Vanya’s inability to take responsibility. Ultimately, Ani realizes the dysfunction in Vanya’s family and finds her own path, navigating betrayal, difficult truths, and a bittersweet self-discovery along the way.
Anora
