Eight independent films that are nearing the end of their editing phase will take part in the U.S. in Progress co-production forum at the Tauron American Film Festival in Wrocław, Poland. The selection spans projects with established cast members and emerging titles, all at a stage where finishing support and industry attention can shape their path to audiences.
Kate Might Die Brings Star Power to the Lineup
One of the selected projects is Kate Might Die, directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan. The film features Awkwafina, Anthony Ramos, Ken Jeong, and Zosia Mamet. The story follows a protagonist whose life appears to be coming together: she has just landed her first major film job as a production designer, is preparing for a marathon, and her husband is close to completing rehab. That momentum is interrupted when she learns she has stage two breast cancer.
The presence of Awkwafina and the rest of the cast gives the project a level of visibility that is unusual for a film still in post-production. The selection places it alongside other independent works that are seeking completion and distribution opportunities through the forum.
Outside of Cleveland Joins the Selection
The forum also includes Outside of Cleveland, a project featuring Alex Wolff. The source material does not provide further plot details for that film, but its inclusion adds another recognizable name to the eight-film slate. The combination of Kate Might Die and Outside of Cleveland suggests that the program is drawing projects with both festival potential and commercial appeal.
What U.S. in Progress Offers
U.S. in Progress is a co-production forum designed for American independent films in the final stages of editing. Being selected gives filmmakers access to an industry setting where they can present their work and connect with potential partners. The Tauron American Film Festival in Wrocław serves as the host for this annual event, which highlights projects that are not yet finished but are far enough along to be shown to industry attendees.
The eight selected films represent a cross-section of independent filmmaking. While Kate Might Die has the most detailed synopsis in the source material, the other projects share the common thread of being in post-production and ready for the next phase of their journey. The forum provides a platform for these films to gain momentum before they reach theaters or streaming services.
The selection was announced as part of the festival’s broader programming. The event continues to position itself as a meeting point for American independent cinema and European industry professionals.
