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Select films from CTWR\u2019s \u201cFive Film Fridays\u201d are streaming the Roku Channel, giving the filmmakers and talent exposure to the platform\u2019s 100 million subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4755\">Wonder Project Expands International Slate With Three Series from U.K. and Ireland, Including Julia Roberts and Russell T. Davies Shows (EXCLUSIVE)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tCreate The Writers Room was founded in 2018 by filmmaker Rickey Castleberry with the mission to provide filmmakers with exhibition opportunities, as well as to equip them with the tools, education and industry insight necessary to retain creative control and build sustainable careers. \u201cFive Film Fridays\u201d is CTWR\u2019s bespoke screening series: each quarter, five standout short films or proof-of-concepts are handpicked by industry insiders and showcased. The initiative also features intimate panels and fireside chats centered on ownership, authorship and navigating the evolving entertainment landscape.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cI was inspired to create Five Film Fridays as an outlet for creatives to network, build community, and truly understand the business behind their art,\u201d Castleberry said in a statement. \u201cOur collaboration with Roku reinforces our commitment to not only visibility \u2014 but education, ownership, and long-term creative control.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tCreate The Writers Room titles currently streaming on the Roku Channel include \u201cSincerely Brad,\u201d \u201cTrailer Trash Magic,\u201d \u201cThe Outtakes,\u201d \u201cThe Errand\u201d and \u201cThe Distinguished.\u201d Additional titles from CTWR\u2019s Five Film Fridays programming are slated to debut on the platform.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4753\">\u2018Weird Al\u2019 Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: \u2018I Don\u2019t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe June 26 edition of Five Film Fridays featured \u201cSee You Soon,\u201d written and directed by Jay Pendarvis Jr. and starring Asante Blackk and Isaiah John; \u201cHalfrican,\u201d created by Vic Mensa, directed by Edgar Esteves, and starring Mensa and Olly Sholotan; \u201cBubble Pop,\u201d written and directed by Aeryn Michelle Williams and starring Emmy Raver-Lampman, Cailyn Rice and Marc Forgot; \u201cMirage,\u201d written and directed by Jhanvi Motla, and starring Shavya Samala and Abhimanyu Katyal; and \u201cBukra,\u201d written and directed by Alex Aljouni, starring Lamitta Saloum and Laith Nakli. <\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe next installment of Five Film Fridays will take place on Oct. 16 in Los Angeles, with a special edition expanding to New York City. 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