EXCLUSIVE:Alex Hedisonis returning to the screen inNatalie Shirinians directorial debut featurePonchikfollowing her own directorial debutAlok.
Hedison will star alongsideAngela Sarafyanin the film that brings more perspective to Armenian storytelling.
Hedison takes on the role of a scholar, while Sarafyan portrays an aspiring writer.
L-R: Alex Hedison and Angela SarafyanCourtesy of Cliff Watts and Angela Sarafyan
Its exciting for me to support Natalies vision as writer/director on this incredible project.
I cant wait to jump in and help bring this meaningful story to life.
Tensions rise as she finds herself at odds with her mother.
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Hedison, Sarafyan, and Shirinian are all of Armenian descent.
Im thrilled to have Alex on board.
She is a creative force.
I wrote this role for her and love working with her, she said.
Production will start in Winter 2025/2026.
Ponchikwas a finalist at the 2023 Academy Qualifying Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival Screenplay Competition.
More cast members will be announced.
