Short Film HIGH SCORE by Filmmakers Ethan Itzkow and Serena Ryen Tackles Online Radicalization

Filmmakers Serena Ryen and Ethan Itzkow, who have proven their ability to create visually stunning films that showcase their meticulous attention to detail and their passion for storytelling. Their first collaboration "CASHED," available now on Prime Video, won a slew of awards during its multi-year festival run. 

The duo has also been individually recognized with Ethan winning Best Actor at the Chelsea Film Festival for his work in High Score and he can be seen in TV shows like the hit Netflix series “YOU”, starring Penn Badgley.

Meanwhile, Serena has toured the world in multiple stage productions. She has performed on some of the most illustrious stages in the country, like Carnegie Hall and the Tony Award Winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. 

Their current short film High Score follows a rapidly growing white supremacist who is drawn deeper into the abyss of online radicalization. The story addresses the real-life consequences of misinformation and hate speech proliferating unchecked on the internet.

High Score won Best Short Film and Best Actor after its world premiere at the Chelsea Film Festival, The film also won Best Thriller Short (Culver City Film Fest), another Best Actor Award for Ethan (Queens World Film Fest), and was nominated for Best Short Film at Orlando Film Fest.

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