Cross Currents Films is a production company committed to making critically and commercially successful films that deal with important social issues relevant to young people today. Cross Currents' Film's latest project is taking off and we invite you to join us for the ride! We are extremely proud of Peter Tamaribuchi's teen drama/thriller screenplay, "Undiscovered Country," and the incredible acc
laim it is receiving from top consultants, contests, and industry insiders. We are excited to bring you major updates for the coming months. "A dark, gritty tale about revenge and redemption." Creative World Awards
"A fast paced social issues drama." Coverage Inc
"A great story." Slamdance film festival
“An exceptional screenplay filled with tension. Riveting.”
Representative of Circle of Confusion (Walking Dead)
“Well written and commercial!”
Pilar Alessandra, “Cream of the Crop” screenwriting consultant
It was also a finalist in SIX international screenwriting contests! Click here to read more about our award winning, critically acclaimed screenplay. UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY raises awareness about issues around YOUTH and SOCIAL JUSTICE:
UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY asks the urgent question: Why every young person, no matter what their background, access the American Dream? TED featured speaker and human rights lawyer, Bryan Stevenson stated: “The United States now has the highest rate of incarceration in the world. In poor communities, in communities of color, there is this despair, there is this hopelessness.” Our story addresses this issue head on. Click here to read more about the social justice issues behind UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY and organizations and people working to address them. Our INDIE GO GO CAMPAIGN begins! Cross Currents Films is gearing up to launch our IndieGogo campaign to raise $6000 in funds for developing and making the script into a movie! The funds will go to help producers see UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY could be both a commercial and critical success. Read more about our fundraising campaign. OUR MEMBERSHIP grows! Do you want to become a member or advisory council member? Be a part of a great team of artists committed to creating great films about young people and important social issues. Our team of artists includes:
• A committed group of young people
• An award winning screenwriter,
• An Emmy award winning filmmaker,
• A best-selling author,
• Veteran actors, producers and fundraisers
• And more! Read more about our members and their experience and commitment to the work. READ MORE ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
Cross Currents Films (originally Cross Currents Performance Project) began in 2001 when the founder, Peter Tamaribuchi and co-producer, Mary Newsom received grants to produce Mr. Tamaribuchi’s original play, Half Lives..." Read more about our history, present and future of our organization.
