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\"\"Much Anticipated World Premiere of Finding<\/span>\u00a0Nicole<\/span>\u00a0Creates a Powerful Movement Against Domestic Violence\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
by: Dr Kamiar Tarighi<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u201cIt was intimidating to take in\u00a0<\/span>Nicole<\/span>\u2019s story but it was also an honor and after seeing our audience response I can say it was very worth it!,” said director, writer and producer Harley Wallen. “We not only made a film that had become a movement against Domestic Violence but for Hope and Change!\u201d he added.<\/div>\n
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Beverly Hills, CA \u2013<\/strong> On the evening of Thursday, May 1st, the red carpet at the Laemmle Town Center 5 was buzzing with emotion and anticipation as the world premiere of Finding Nicole<\/em>, the latest film from multi award-winning filmmaker Harley Wallen<\/strong>, took center stage. Coinciding meaningfully with the first day of Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month<\/strong>, the event transcended entertainment\u2014unfolding into a powerful call for justice, healing, and hope.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was intimidating to take in Nicole\u2019s story, but it was also an honor\u2014and after seeing our audience\u2019s response, I can say it was absolutely worth it,\u201d shared Harley Wallen<\/strong>, who served as the film\u2019s director, writer, and producer. \u201cWe didn\u2019t just make a film. We helped ignite a movement\u2014one for hope and change<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0Based on a True Survivor\u2019s Story<\/h3>\n

Finding Nicole<\/em> chronicles the harrowing and heroic journey of Nicole Beverly<\/strong>, portrayed with raw authenticity by Kaiti Wallen<\/strong>. A mother, social worker, author, and domestic violence survivor, Nicole’s story has been spotlighted on shows like Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo<\/em> and Til Death Do Us Part<\/em>, as well as in her best-selling memoir, Finding Nicole<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The film delves deep into Nicole\u2019s battle to protect her children and reclaim her life from the grip of abuse. But it doesn\u2019t stop there. Finding Nicole<\/em> shows us the evolution of a survivor into an advocate<\/strong>, highlighting her relentless mission to empower others through her nonprofit, The Enough Initiative<\/strong>, which focuses on education, advocacy, and prevention of domestic violence.<\/p>\n

\u00a0A Premiere With Purpose<\/h3>\n

The premiere wasn\u2019t just a screening\u2014it was a statement. A full house of supporters, industry leaders, media outlets, and survivors gathered not only to witness the film but to lend their voices to a growing movement. Attendees described the atmosphere as \u201celectric with empathy\u201d and \u201ctransformative.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event was expertly organized by Joseph Williamson<\/strong>, a driving force behind the project who also served as a producer. Through his leadership, the premiere received wall-to-wall press coverage<\/strong>\u2014from local and national media to international outlets, helping amplify the film’s critical message far beyond the theater.<\/p>\n

\u00a0More Than a Movie\u2014A Movement<\/h3>\n

Finding Nicole<\/em> is already being hailed as more than just a cinematic experience\u2014it’s a catalyst for cultural change<\/strong>. Early responses from audiences, critics, and advocacy groups point to the film\u2019s potential to become a key conversation starter around domestic violence awareness and prevention.<\/p>\n

As the credits rolled and standing ovations echoed through the theater, one thing was clear: Finding Nicole<\/em> is not only moving hearts<\/strong>, but mobilizing action<\/strong>. In a world where silence too often surrounds abuse, this film gives survivors a voice\u2014and that voice is roaring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This event was organized by manager, producer and publicist Joseph Williamson, who also served as a producer onFinding<\/span>Nicole<\/span>. He garnered wall to wall press coverage (local, national and international) for this film.<\/div>\n
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Celebrities and VIPs in attendance from the film were: Sean Whalen (Twister),Kaiti Wallen (Beneath Us All), Blanca Blanco (Syfy network\u2019s Bermuda Tentacles), Vida Ghaffari (The Mindy Project), Marcus Woods (Empire), Mari G. (Tale of Tails), Shawn Jones (Beneath Us All), Director Harley Wallen (Ash and Bone), Producer, Author and ActivistNicole<\/span>Beverly, Producers Yan Birch (Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs), Joseph Williamson (Eternal Code), Kevin Schierlinger (A Bennett Holiday Song), Tandreka Keaton (Living It Up), Producer and Actor Jeffrey C. Berry (Beneath Us All), Screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun (Dark Deceptions), Cinematographer Nolan Rhys Elias (Beneath Us All). Other celebrities in attendance: Merrick McCartha (All American), Devin McGee (The Rookie), Shane Callahan (Dopesick), Jed Mills (Casino), Amber Lynn (The Kominsky Method), Brinke Stevens (The Slumber Party Massacre), noted filmmaker\u00a0Dustin\u00a0Ferguson\u00a0(Spider Baby), Susan Lanier (Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes), Michelle Bauer (Dinosaur Island), Dawna Lee Heising (Bad President), Nathan Pelle (CSI: Cyber), Crystal Rivers (General Hospital), Meredith Jackson (High Potential), James Darius Moshir (The Verdict with Judge Hatchett), August Kyss (Murdercise), Latasha Pippen (Christmas Angel), Jon Mack (Andromeda Wars), David Baughn (Graduation Day), Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson (Emmy nominated producer), Producer Lynn Tang (Senior Entourage), Samira Kazemeni (Academy Award Gala Event Producer, TV host and publisher), Dr Kamiar Tarighi ( Academy Award Gala Event co-Producer, Screenwrite and producer), Comic and music artist A12 Funny, Saul Mejia (Executive Director of the Panorama City Chamber of Commerce), Tammy Scher (Board of Directors at the United Chambers of Commerce, President of Sherman Oaks\/Encino Chamber of Commerce), Actor\/Producer\/Celebrity Fitness Expert Rehan Jalali, Celebrity Makeup Artist Joanne Cervelli Smith and John Ozuna (holds two Guinness World Records).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Captions:<\/div>\n
-Actress Kaiti Wallen (star ofFinding<\/span>Nicole<\/span>) and Filmmaker-Actor Harley Wallen (writer-director-producer ofFinding<\/span>Nicole<\/span>)<\/div>\n
-The cast and crew ofFinding<\/span>Nicole<\/span>(from left to right): Producer Kevin Schierlinger,Nicole<\/span>Beverly who the film was based on, Lead Actress Kaiti Wallen, Producer and Actor Jeffrey C. Berry, Producer Tandreka Keaton, Producer and Actor Pierre S. Aristide, Writer-Producer and Director of the film Harley Wallen and Actress Vida Ghaffari<\/div>\n
-Author, activist and social workerNicole<\/span>Beverly whose story the film was based on, shines on the red carpet<\/div>\n
-Lead actress Kaiti Wallen dazzles on the red carpet<\/div>\n
-Actor and castmate Sean Whalen<\/div>\n
-Lead actor Mari G. and Author, Activist and Social WorkerNicole<\/span>Beverly<\/div>\n
-Actress and castmate Vida Ghaffari sparkles on the red carpet<\/div>\n
-Noted filmmaker Dustin Ferguson strikes a pose<\/div>\n
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-Emmy nominated producer and author Dr. Angela Williamson and her husband Geoffrey look fab on the red carpet<\/div>\n
-Saul Mejia (Executive Director of the Panorama City Chamber of Commerce), Tammy Scher (Board of Directors at the United Chambers of Commerce, President of Sherman Oaks\/Encino Chamber of Commerce)<\/div>\n
-Iconic actress, podcaster and activist Amber Lynn strikes a beautiful, sultry pose on the red carpet<\/div>\n
-Actress Dawna Lee Heising rocks the red carpet<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
-Actress August Kyss looks fab on the red carpet<\/div>\n
-Hollywood Elite’s very own publisher and editorial director Samira Kazemeni is all smiles on the red carpet<\/div>\n
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Photos courtesy of John Chen and Lumiere Anchor Photography<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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