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2 days ago
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Wayward Teens Find Solace in Horse Country During Sundance Award-Winning ‘East of Wall' Trailer
Kate Beecroft makes her directorial debut with the Sundance Audience Award-winning Western 'East of Wall,' which blends genre tropes with docu-fiction storytelling. It was Beecroft's investigative instinct and deftness for storytelling that led her to encounter Tabatha, a real-life rancher on whose own life 'East of Wall' is based. Tabatha stars as a fictionalized version of herself in the feature set in South Dakota. The official synopsis teases that 'East of Wall' is an 'authentic portrait of female resilience in the 'New West' inspired and played by the women and girls who live it. Set in the Badlands of South Dakota, Tabatha, a young, rebellious rancher, who rescues and resells horses, must make hard decisions to deal with her fractured family, financial uncertainty, and unresolved grief, all while providing refuge for a group of wayward neighborhood teens.' More from IndieWire Zoe Saldaña Says Her 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar Is 'Trans': The Statue 'Goes by They/Them' Two Lost Exploitation Films from Trash-Cult Favorite Andy Milligan Will 'Re-Premiere' at Tribeca Tabatha Zimiga and her daughter Porshia Zimiga are joined by actors Scoot McNairy and Jennifer Ehle for the film. Beecroft told IndieWire that she first realized Tabatha's story belonged on the screen after driving through her town in 2019 with DP Austin Shelton. Beecroft spent the next five years living at Tabatha's ranch for three weeks every month. 'Really, what I was doing was just talking to them all the time, and having them tell me their stories,' Beecroft said of creating the story around Tabatha and her family. 'So, in a way, it was kind of like an audition. If you can tell me a story and keep me into that story, then you have something that could be held on screen. And they all did.' Beecroft added of structuring the film to include parts of the Zimiga's life, 'When it is somewhat fiction, they don't feel so naked. I don't want to put these kids in a position where they feel naked. It just wasn't fair, but it also wasn't fair for their artistry.' 'East of Wall' is screening as a Spotlight feature at Tribeca Festival and also will screen at the 2025 Bentonville Film Festival. The film is produced by Beecroft, Lila Yacoub, Melanie Ramsayer, and Shannon Moss, with Scott Frank, Al Engemann, Naia Cucukov, Peter Richards, Randy Wooten, Caitlin Gold, Ryan Hawkins, John D. Martin, and Staci Hartman executive producing. 'I am a no name director, no name DP, no name cast. I had no one attached to it,' Beecroft said of getting 'East of Wall' made. 'The only thing I could do, especially as a female filmmaker, especially with no name, was make the best pitch trailer possible, so I can be like, 'Look what me and my DP can do without any crew, without any money. If you give us money, imagine what we could do with more.'' Sony Pictures Classics will release 'East of Wall' in theaters on Friday, August 15. Check out the trailer and poster below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
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12-03-2025
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Archer Review, a Leeds Equity Portfolio Company, Announces Tabatha Erck as Chief Executive Officer
DALLAS, March 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Archer Review, a leading healthcare education company and portfolio company of Leeds Equity Partners, announces the appointment of Dr. Tabatha Erck as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Erck brings over two decades of leadership experience in healthcare technology and education. Before joining Archer Review, Dr. Erck served as CEO of Zipari, a health insurance technology company, where she led the organization's rapid growth and expansion. Throughout her career, Dr. Erck has held executive roles at major healthcare and education organizations, demonstrating a strong track record of scaling businesses and driving innovation. Her appointment underscores Archer Review's commitment to building a leadership team seeking to advance healthcare education and deliver best-in-class learning outcomes. "We are thrilled to welcome Tabatha to Archer Review at this pivotal time," said Dr. Karthik Koduru, Founder of Archer Review. "Tabatha's experience in scaling healthcare and education organizations, coupled with her strategic mindset and deep passion for student success, make her the right, bold leader for Archer's next chapter. We are confident that under her leadership, Archer Review will continue to set new benchmarks in healthcare education and drive meaningful impact for learners worldwide." "We are delighted to partner with Tabatha as she steps into the leadership role with Archer Review," said Chris Mairs, Managing Director with Leeds Equity. "Under Tabatha's guidance we expect to invest significantly to expand our best-in-class educational offerings organically and inorganically across the entire medical education learning journey. Her strategic vision and operational excellence will ensure the success of our broader mission to advance student, professional, institutional, and ultimately patient outcomes." Dr. Tabatha Erck expressed her enthusiasm for her new role, "I am honored to join Archer Review, and the wider Leeds Equity portfolio. Archer has built a solid foundation with innovative, student-focused solutions and I look forward to building on that as we think of the ways we can support healthcare students and professionals throughout their journey." Dr. Erck joins at an exciting time. Archer Review was recently recognized as a 2025 Edison Awards Finalist for its commitment to groundbreaking innovation in healthcare education. With this strategic leadership appointment, Archer reinforces its dedication to providing high-quality, technology-driven education solutions that empower learners to succeed. About Archer Review Archer Review ( is a leading provider of medical and nursing exam preparation resources, dedicated to empowering healthcare learners at every stage of their academic and professional journey. With a comprehensive suite of study materials, expert tutoring, and personalized support, Archer Review helps students achieve their goals and succeed in their healthcare careers. Archer Review has been recognized over the last three years by Inc. 5000 and for the last two by Deloitte Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States, and the 2024 Financial Times (#5) and Inc. Southwest Regionals (#3) lists for high growth companies. Archer Review is based in Dallas, TX. About Leeds Equity Partners Leeds Equity is a New York-based private equity firm dedicated exclusively to partnering with management teams in the education, training and information and data management services industries (the "Knowledge Industries"). The firm was founded in 1993 and currently manages approximately $6 billion of capital across a broad spectrum of companies within the Knowledge Industries. Leeds Equity seeks to leverage its sector-focused expertise and market insights to create long-term value for its partner companies and investors. View source version on Contacts For more details or inquiries, please contact:Whitney Isola, President of OperationsArcher ReviewEmail: media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
