Lexus Short Film Winner Jeannie Donohoe’s film premiered at the Napa Valley Film Festival

Markazia, the sole distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Hino trucks in Jordan, announced that Lexus and The Weinstein Company premiered an exciting new film, Game, created and directed by the award-winning filmmaker Jeannie Donohoe, at the Napa Valley Film Festival. An alumna of Columbia University’s graduate film program, Donohoe has written and directed several short films, including Lambing Season and Public. Donohoe is currently developing her first feature-length film, Flock.

The plot of Game involves a high school sophomore who relocates to a new high school and decides to try out for the reigning state champion boys’ basketball team. On the court, the player demonstrates extraordinary skill, worthy of making the roster. However, when the team discovers this student’s shocking secret, the storyline is taken to a whole new level. Game also features a performance by Canadian actor and three-time NBA champion Rick Fox.

Nadim Haddad, Deputy General Manager at Markazia, commented on the partnership between Lexus and The Weinstein Company saying, “The Lexus Short Film initiative is an important source of inspiration for talented filmmakers around the world. In its third season, this initiative allowed a global audience to witness exceptional films characterized by creativity and a wide sense of imagination. The Lexus Short Films Series gives a unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers to bring their cinematic vision to life and showcase their work on an international stage. We are excited and proud to watch four films from this season’s film Series which will be screened at the Napa Valley Film Festival.

Game is one of four films being produced by Joey Horvitz of The Weinstein Company as part of this third season of Lexus Short Films, a partnership between Lexus International and The Weinstein Company to support up-and-coming filmmakers. The three other Lexus Short Films Series films, Friday Night, MESSiAH and A Nation Holds Its Breath also screened at the Napa Valley Film Festival.