Surrounded By Stories: A Scripted & Unscripted Film Showcase

Join the creative collective, Surrounded By Water for "Surrounded By Stories," a one-night-only fusion of premiere screenings and deep-dive industry panels, hosted by Grammy Nominated Singer/Actor Tristan Mack Wilds & Award-Winning Filmmaker Greg Cally at the iconic SVA Theatre in NYC.

Mingle with filmmakers, creatives, industry insiders, and execs during our exclusive Open Bar Cocktail Mixer sponsored by TEN TO ONE rum! (VIP ticketholders only).

Event Details:

SVA Theatre – 333 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
Saturday, June 21, 2025
6:15 PM – 9:30 PM

Learn from award-winning directors, producers, and creatives in panels like:

Real Talk: Inside Unscripted Television Featuring:
Real Housewives of New York Star Racquel Chevremont
MTV's The Challenge Star Ravyn Rochelle
Summer House: Martha's Vineyard Star Jasmine Ellis Cooper
Real Housewives of Atlanta, New Jersey & Potomac Executive Producer Eric D. Fuller
Netflix W.A.G.S & Black Ink Crew Executive Producer Rasheed J. Daniel

Behind The Scenes: The Art Of Acting Featuring:
HBO's The Wire & Apple TV's Swagger Star Tristan Mack Wilds
Power Star Naturi Naughton
BET Zatima Star Guyviaud Joseph
AMC's The Walking Dead & CW's All-American star Chad Coleman

The Art of Documentary Storytelling Featuring:
Nas: Time is Illmatic Director One9
Academy Award Nominee & Netflix Untold Director Kevin Wilson Jr.
Vice TV's Black Market with Michael K. Williams Director Greg Cally

Watch captivating films from diverse creatives including:

Spillover
Starring Lamar K. Cheston (Godfather of Harlem, BMF, The Game) & Grant Lowenstein
Directed by Greg Cally, Executive Produced by Phil Tudeme & Tristan Mack Wilds.
DP Snyder Derival.

333
Starring Birgundi Baker (The Chi), Vanessa Bell-Calloway (Coming To America)
Written & Directed by Naturi Naughton.
Executive Produced by Award Winning Producer Two Lewis.

Sincerely Brad
Starring Patrick Walker (Doc) & Carl Anthony Payne (Martin)
Directed by NAACP Award Winner Isaac Yowman
Written by Greg Cally & Isaac Yowman

Ticket Options:

🎟 General Admission – $35

Your all-access general admission pass to Surrounded By Stories includes:

Admission to all screenings and panel discussions

Entry at 6:15 PM

The experience of premieres of numerous original films soon to be announced and access to panels featuring actors, directors, and reality TV insiders

Perfect for film lovers, creators, and fans of behind-the-scenes storytelling.

🍸 VIP Mixer Pass – $60

Arrive early! Sip freely! Network deeply! Your VIP ticket includes: Everything in General Admission, PLUS:

-Early entry at 5:00 PM for an exclusive cocktail networking mixer

-Open bar access with a VIP wristband

-Mix & mingle with industry insiders, talent, and fellow creators before the showcase begins.

-Preferred seating for the screening & panel blocks

The Surrounded By Water collective, is a group of diverse filmmakers including:

Tristan Mack Wilds (HBO's The Wire, APPLE TV's Swagger, CW's 90210, PEACOCK's Praise This and more)
www.instagram.com/MackWilds

Greg Cally (ESPN's D.Wade: Life Unexpected, VICE TV's Black Market with Michael K. William's, TV ONE's Marvin Sapp Biopic, Never Would Have Made It," and more)
www.instagram.com/GregCally

Jessica Hubert (BRAVO's Real Housewives of New York, AMAZON VIDEO's Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, BRAVOs Summer House, MTV's Surreal Life and more)
https://www.instagram.com/jess_sicka/

Snyder Derival (AMAZON VIDEO's upcoming Allen Iverson Documentary, VICE TV's Black Market with Michael K. Williams, Anime and more)
https://www.instagram.com/SnyderDerival

Guyviaud Joseph (BET's Zatima, TV ONE's First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder, Power on STARZ, AMAZON VIDEO's Harlem and more)
www.instagram.com/Guyviaud.Joseph

Phil Tudeme (Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza, Intent Unknown, Breaking Fast with Coca Cola and more)
https://www.instagram.com/fuzziemedia/

Isaac Thesatus (TIDAL's Afterhours, Anime now streaming on Peacock and Tubi, Wouldn't Mean Nuthin, Fifteen and more)
https://www.instagram.com/eyezache

Stay tuned for special announcements about the upcoming slate for Surrounded By Water as well as announcements about the special screenings and panels at the Surrounded By Stories event.