PROJECTS
OFFICIAL SHE DANCES TRAILER
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Forced to reconnect on the road to her final dance competition, a father and daughter must confront their fractured relationship. As they navigate a shared tragedy, the whirlwind of the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals becomes the backdrop for their journey toward healing. She Dances is a story about rediscovering family and finding yourself—about accepting what is, letting it shape you, and recognizing who you are through the memories of those you love most.
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YOU BELONG HERE is an exploration of memory, generational legacy, and the seasonality of life through the eyes of Chef Ouita Michel.
In this series she will delve into universal human themes while celebrating the food, people and places that are the fundamental ingredients of her community.
Chef Ouita has held certain truths at her center. Her ethos is built upon the concept of old recipes made by young people in new ways. A deep understanding of heritage and hand to hand learning. With the overriding notion that all are welcome.
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An Uncandid Portrait is an immersive character study of completely fictitious characters. An exclusive all access pass to the deepest and darkest corners of its completely imagined subjects.
It is a chance to intimately engage in the fabricated work and lives of tricksters who might just shift your perspective.
We like to say If Black Mirror was developed in the technology department of a university, then An Uncandid Portrait was probably cooked up in the basement of an unemployed Arts and Humanities major.
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Forced to reconnect on the road to her final dance competition, a father and daughter must confront their fractured relationship. As they navigate a shared tragedy, the whirlwind of the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals becomes the backdrop for their journey toward healing. She Dances is a story about rediscovering family and finding yourself—about accepting what is, letting it shape you, and recognizing who you are through the memories of those you love most.
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YOU BELONG HERE is an exploration of memory, generational legacy, and the seasonality of life through the eyes of Chef Ouita Michel.
In this series she will delve into universal human themes while celebrating the food, people and places that are the fundamental ingredients of her community.
Chef Ouita has held certain truths at her center. Her ethos is built upon the concept of old recipes made by young people in new ways. A deep understanding of heritage and hand to hand learning. With the overriding notion that all are welcome.
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An Uncandid Portrait is an immersive character study of completely fictitious characters. An exclusive all access pass to the deepest and darkest corners of its completely imagined subjects.
It is a chance to intimately engage in the fabricated work and lives of tricksters who might just shift your perspective.
We like to say If Black Mirror was developed in the technology department of a university, then An Uncandid Portrait was probably cooked up in the basement of an unemployed Arts and Humanities major.
IN THE PRESS
THE TEAM
STEVE ZAHN
RICK GOMEZ
FOUNDER
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Steve is an Emmy-nominated actor for The White Lotus. He has acted in countless films over the years, including That Thing You Do! Rescue Dawn & Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. He is currently starring in Apple TV’s Silo and the soon-to-be-released Hulu series Chad Powers. He co-founded Macaroni Art Productions with Rick after producing and starring in An Uncandid Portrait. He recently wrote, produced, and starred in Macaroni Art’s first feature film, She Dances, which is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival. He is also producing the docuseries You Belong Here, examining Kentucky’s food culture through the eyes of his good friend and food activist, chef Ouita Michel. He loves bringing people together to tell handmade stories at Macaroni Art
FOUNDER
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Rick began his career over 30 years ago, acting in The Adventures of Pete and Pete, and went on to act in many films and TV series, including Band Of Brothers, Sin City, and Justified. He is currently starring in Apple TV’s Silo. After writing and directing an Uncandid Portrait, he co-founded Macaroni Art Productions with Steve. Rick recently wrote and directed Macaroni Art’s first feature film, She Dances, which is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, and he is directing Macaroni Art’s docuseries You Belong Here, celebrating Ouita Michel as she explores Kentucky’s food culture. Rick loves telling stories that are funny, sad, strange & beautiful.
COBY TOLAND
JENNY GOMEZ
CO-FOUNDER & COO
CO-FOUNDER & CCO
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Coby is a multi-faceted producer, editor, writer, actor, and comedian with a background in marketing and branding. Starting in trailers, on-air promo and short-form content, Coby’s career took a turn when he transitioned to comedy, both on stage and screen. He landed a role in the film The Week, starring Rick Gomez, marking the beginning of a prolific creative partnership between the two. Together, Rick and Coby developed the docuseries An Uncandid Portrait, which Coby produced and edited. This collaboration led to the co-founding of Macaroni Art Productions. Coby served as producer and editor on the company’s debut feature film, She Dances, and is currently story producing and editing their docuseries, You Belong Here.
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Jenny met Rick while producing her first feature film in 1998. She later went on to produce The Week, which won the Audience Award at the Sonoma International Film Festival, and most recently, she produced An Uncandid Portrait. She co-founded Macaroni Art Productions with Rick, Steve & Coby. Jenny is currently producing the forthcoming docuseries You Belong Here, examining Kentucky’s food culture through the eyes of the incomparable chef and food activist Ouita Michel. Jenny just produced Macaroni Art’s first feature film, She Dances. She believes storytelling can bring out the best in all human beings.

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