Los Angeles, CA — Sugar Beach, the independent feature directed by Noely Mendoza and
written by Zoe Manzotti, arrives in theatrical release June 26th, 2026 through Porter Craig
Media. The film follows three teenagers bound by a throuple relationship as they navigate grief, identity, and complex familial dynamics in a small beach town.
Tickets are on sale now through AMC. Opening in Los Angeles, Houston, San Diego, New York, Denver, Boston, Miami, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Philly.
SCHEDULED EVENTS: 1) June 27th — Opening Weekend Q&A. Screening with the director and cast of Sugar Beach at The Cinemas Westwood at 7:30pm. https://thecinemas.com/westwood/films/sugar-beach
SYNOPSIS: In the seclusive beach town of Sugar Beach, three teenagers — Rosalyn, Isaac,
and Emma — share a relationship no one around them quite understands, and a grief none of
them can outrun. They seemingly have it all—until cyberbullying, substance abuse, academic
pressures, and complex familial relationships suck them under. Sugar Beach is a story of
triumph and tragedy, about love that doesn't fit the rules.
CAST & CREW: Directed by Noely Mendoza Written by Zoe Manzotti Produced by Greg
Carter, Tony Bracy, Bobbie Blyle, & Korey Michael Washington, P.G.A. Co-Producer Christina
Sun Kim Director of Photography Eunicet Pamela Rubio Music by Chelsea McGough
STARRING: Zoe Manzotti as Rosalyn Roman, Emma Blomquist as Emma Tanner, Ryley
Schroeder as Isaac Fitzpatrick, and Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson (Boots, Totally Killer) as Kiara Henry.
The film also features cameo appearances from Megan Lawless of Obsession, Kio Cyr, Oliver
Blank, and Laird Akeo.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS: Sugar Beach marks the debut feature from director Noely Mendoza and writer Zoe Manzotti, longtime creative partners and Amherst College graduates.
The film is distributed by Porter Craig Media of Los Angeles California.
FESTIVAL AWARDS: Best Feature and Best Director Noely Mendoza New York Independent
Women Film Festival, Best Actress Zoe Manzotti & Best Picture at the International Film Arts
and Hearts Festival, Best Director Silicon Beach Film Festival, Best Picture UMCFF, Best Picture Art Film Spirit Awards, Best Picture The Great Film Festival, Best LGBT Feature at San Diego Movie Awards, LAIFF Official Selection, & Best Feature Jury Award at the San Francisco Queer Film Festival
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Indie Gem SUGAR BEACH Hits Theaters This Weekend!
Festival-recognized feature from director Noely Mendoza, the first installment of the planned Sugar Beach Trilogy, is out now in select theaters nationwide.
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