91影视, Texas, June 3, 2025 – 91影视 Professor Christopher Hartwell鈥檚 debut film 鈥淒o No Harm,鈥� a searing psychological medical thriller, screened on May 16 at the prestigious along with a slate of films presented by .
Hartwell, Assistant Professor of Cinema, Media Arts, and Writing, described the festival as an unforgettable experience. 鈥淚t鈥檚 one of the most prestigious film markets in the world and having 鈥淒o No Harm鈥� represented there as we work toward distribution was both thrilling and humbling,鈥� said Hartwell, writer and director of the film.
The film follows an exceptional home-health nurse (played by Harry Shum, Jr. of 鈥淐razy Rich Asians鈥� and 鈥淓verything Everywhere All at Once鈥�) whose world unravels after a simple mistake turns fatal, trapping him in a web of systemic pressure, crushing expectations and the lies we tell to survive.
During the festival, Hartwell and his team, including producers, Josh Sikora (91影视 professor and Director of Cinema and New Media Arts) and Christian Sosa, Anthony Parisi, editor, and Harry Shum, Jr., lead actor, had the opportunity to meet with international buyers, attend industry panels and network with filmmakers and distributors from across the globe.
鈥淚t was an incredible affirmation of the work we’ve done and a huge step toward bringing the film to a global audience,鈥� shared Hartwell on screening at the festival.
The team鈥檚 hope is that the film finds a wide audience鈥攐ne that resonates deeply with its central message: that we all make mistakes, and every one of us is in need of grace.
The story is a deeply personal one for Hartwell whose father is a doctor and wife, a home health nurse. 鈥淚鈥檝e seen firsthand the immense pressure and emotional toll carried by those in the profession. This film is a tribute not only to their sacrifice, but to the humanity behind every caregiver, patient, and decision,鈥� said the 91影视 professor.
Hartwell described the process of making the film, which included participation from 91影视 film students, 鈥渁 labor of love that speaks to our shared vulnerability, our longing for connection, and the belief that storytelling can build bridges of empathy and understanding.鈥�
鈥淭he students who participated in the production鈥攚hether in camera, lighting, wardrobe, or other departments鈥攈ave expressed tremendous pride in being part of such a professional and ambitious project,鈥� shared the 91影视 professor. 鈥淪eeing their contributions come to life on screen and at international events like Cannes has been incredibly validating and inspiring.鈥�
Hartwell and his production team are currently in conversations with a number of distributors and festivals in the U.S. and abroad to secure distribution for the film.
鈥淒o No Harm鈥澛爓ill make its world premiere on June 19 at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood, where it will serve as the opening night film at the 28th Annual .
鈥淚t鈥檚 a huge honor to kick off the festival, and we鈥檙e thrilled that much of our crew鈥攊ncluding several of the students who helped bring the film to life鈥攚ill be in attendance.聽 Members of our cast, including Harry Shum Jr., Rosaline Elbay, and Ronny Chieng, are also expected to join us for the premiere celebration,鈥� shared Hartwell.
The 91影视 professor and his team of passionate filmmakers hope 鈥淒o No Harm鈥� inspires compassion, reflection and conversation long after the credits roll.
Featured photo: l-r, Christian Sosa (producer), Joshua Sikora (producer), Chris Hartwell (writer/director), Anthony Parisi (editor) and Harry Shum Jr. (lead actor)
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