Jazzy (film)

Jazzy navigates the challenges of growing up. When her best friend moves away, she experiences feelings of loss and independence. ==Cast==

• Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux as Jazzy • Syriah Foohead Means as Syriah • Richard Ray Whitman as Grandpa August • Raymond Lee as Isaac • Lily Gladstone as Tana ==Production==

In February 2024, it was announced Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux, Syriah Foohead Means, Richard Ray Whitman, Raymond Lee and Lily Gladstone had joined the cast of the film, with Gladstone, Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass set to serve as executive producers, and Marissa Maltz directing from a screenplay she co-wrote alongside Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux, Vanara Taing and Andrew Hajek. Production concluded in July 2023, with SAG-AFTRA granting an interim agreement for the film. ==Release==

The film had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2024. In January 2025, Vertical acquired North American, U.K. and Irish distribution rights, and set it for a February 7, 2025, release. It premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival on April 27, 2025. ==Reception==

Critical reception Tomris Laffly of Variety praised the film, writing: "Touched by a youthful spirit, this feminine coming-of-age tale reinforces Maltz as a true independent and a soulful storyteller." Kate Erbland of IndieWire gave the film a B+, writing: "This is a filmmaker who knows how to tell story by showing it, and by trusting her audience to come along for the ride. How rare that has become these days." Accolades ==References==