“Those Who Prosper.” Photo Credit: @thosewhoprosper_film
Early industry commentary from Instinct Magazine highlights Those Who Prosper as a “sinfully complicated” and “brutally honest” short film already generating buzz this April.
Starring Nico Greetham (American Horror Stories) and writer-director Tony Tacheny, the 13-minute drama unflinchingly explores the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and the psychological toll of purity culture within charismatic megachurches.
While the film serves as a proof-of-concept for a future feature and TV series, the short’s official premiere is set for this summer:
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Los Angeles Screening: The official screening and Q&A with the cast and crew is scheduled for June 2026 at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills (as part of its initial festival and backer circuit).
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Availability: Digital downloads for crowdfunding backers are expected to release in May 2026.
The production has earned praise for its “raw emotionality,” tracking a college freshman’s descent into religious self-destruction after falling for a pastoral prodigy.
