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Hey Jackrabbit Media friends,
Need a date night watch for Valentines Day? We've got you covered!
Check out Jackrabbit's full slate of recent releases to find the perfect flick for a romantic night in! Whether you're a fan of the supernatural (The Mannequin), itching for a quiet getaway (Lookout), missing the cozy holiday feeling (Christmas in Mistletoe), or simply sick of the 9-5 corporate culture sucking your life away (Kombucha), Jackrabbit's got something for everybody!
💘 Valentines Poll:
What's your favorite romantic horror film? Take our poll at the end of the newsletter and we'll announce the winner February 14th on our socials!
🎬 Read All About It:
Cannibal Mukbang found itself with nominations for Best Indie Horror, Best Indie Romance, Best Female Director, and Best Indie Feature at the 2025 Award This! program presented by Film Threat. The film brought home the award for Best Indie Romance, just in time for love to fill the air this February.
Catch Cassandra Naud's interview with the Vancouver Sun as she talks Influencers, travel, and the experience of bringing CW back and better than ever.
Alongside its sequel, Influencer has been highlighted as a hidden thriller gem. Find it streaming now on Netflix!
🎥 Festival Announcements:
Festival fans, don't miss Theater is Dead screening at Nevermore Film Festival this month!
Also back on screens is Cannibal Mukbang with a special showing at Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn, NY as a part of The Future of Film is Female's programming.
📣 Up and Coming:
Jackrabbit will be in attendance at the 2026 Berlinale European Film Market this month (Feb. 12th-16th) and the Festival de Cannes in May.
Thanks for continuing to support indie film!
– The Jackrabbit Media Team
Looking for a new watch this Valentines Day? Look no further than Aimee Kuge's romantic horror, Cannibal Mukbang!
Settle in for a dreamy dinner date and take a bite out of this deliciously dangerous film that critics have called "Dripping in the monstrous feminine, with a groundbreaking crash out that will make Ash your new favorite revenge star." (Starburst Magazine)
'An introverted nerd finds himself dangerously deep inside the crazy world of mukbanging after he falls head over heels for a mysterious woman.'
January 31st, 2026 - Award This!: Nominated for four categories, Cannibal Mukbang brought home the award for Best Indie Romance this weekend.
January 15th, 2026 - Vancouver Sun Interview: Cassandra Naud talks globe-trotting for Influencer and the experience of getting to do it all again for the film's recently released sequel, Influencers.
January 9th, 2026 - PC Magazine Highlight: Looking for something new to stream or simply a fan of the dark side of social media culture? Look no further than Influencer, now streaming on Netflix!
The 2022 film stars Cassandra Naud and Emily Tennant in a tense horror thriller that'll make you think twice before posting.
'A mind-altering drink makes employees work themselves to death..'
Kombucha is available digitally and on DVD/Blu-ray NOW!
Jackrabbit Media will be in attendance for the 2026 European Film Market and taking meetings from February 12th-16th.
Buyers be sure to keep an eye out for our lineup coming soon!
Email Mark* to book a meeting!
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The Mannequin
Directed by: John Berardo
'A stylist assistant investigates her sister's death in a historic LA building, only to face a vengeful ghost of a serial killer who dismembered victims decades ago. She must escape before she's next.'
Christmas in Mistletoe
Directed by: Collins Abbott White
'A disillusioned Christmas movie location scout rediscovers her Christmas spirit while falling in love with the perfect leading man in the cozy mountain town of Mistletoe.'
Against the Spread
Directed by: Mitchell Cole
'A down-and-out gambling addict reignites a deep-rooted rivalry with a ruthless loan shark to finance his dimwitted nephew's half-baked scheme.'
Sydney Edwards - Director, Marketing and Acquisitions at Jackrabbit Media
Photo by Justin R.
Sydney has been with Jackrabbit for two years and is the head of PR and Marketing, assisting in the promotion of independent feature films. She attended Arizona State University and has a BFA in Film and Media Production and is a writer, director, and self appointed "part-time" poet.
Her Letterboxd top four films are The Breakfast Club, 10 Things I Hate About You, Ready or Not, and Scream.
JRM: How did you end up in film marketing/PR?
Sydney: It was by happenstance really. The team and I realized that we needed someone with dedicated time to really work the marketing and PR angles for our films. I've spent a lot of time building new connections with folks, especially across social media and that's turned into a huge tool when it comes to promoting our films.
JRM: How do you handle differing opinions between filmmakers, sales, and marketing?
Sydney: I like the challenge of trying to bring everyone's opinions together into a campaign that will work for each specific film. A big part of what appeals to me about film in general is the collaboration between different people. Everyone has a different approach and what I know about one thing, someone else may know another, so really it's a lot of fun to mesh those ideas together.
JRM: What’s your take on social media right now: love it, tolerate it, or creatively exhausted by it?
Sydney: I think there's a fine line when it comes to social media. Personally, I tolerate it but it's truly everywhere these days which makes it hard to disconnect. On the business side of things however, I think it's a great tool to utilize for promos and reach outs. There are a lot of films out there that people would have never discovered if not for social media. Whether that was built into their marketing or something brought about by cinephiles who just love to talk movies, indies especially benefit from it.
JRM: How do you decide which audiences to prioritize when a film could appeal to many?
Sydney: This sort of ties into the previous question for me. There are so many people a film can have an impact on and it's definitely one of the challenges the team and I always discuss before promoting. Who do we want this to reach and how do we get it to them? Nine times out of ten, if we hit our target audience, there's a trickle down effect that happens where the film naturally grows its audience based off initial outreach. It's really neat to see it happen and always make me excited to see other's discovering our films for the first time.
JRM: What excites you about where independent film is headed right now?
Sydney: I've always loved that independent film has been a space for people to explore and try new things that go against the grain of what studio films are doing. Doesn't matter if it works, all that matters is that you're out there doing it. To me there's a certain heart to independents and so many fresh, new voices out there right now, so it's exciting to see what they're bringing to the table!
JRM: What’s a movie you wish you could watch again for the first time?
Sydney: The Breakfast Club. Maybe it's not the most profoundly moving film but it's one that's moved me over time. I discover something different every watch and the final words stick with me long after the credits roll. It's for sure a comfort watch and I've always admired the way John Hughes wrote his characters with such distinction and humanity.
Love is in the air!
What's your favorite romantic (or romantic horror) film? We want to know! Vote below and follow us on our socials to see the winner on Valentines Day!💘
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