Offsides
Feature Film | Drama
Now in Post-Production
A former soccer prodigy, Maddy, drifts through her late twenties in suburban Long Island after a career-ending injury shatters her dreams. Caught between family pressure and a growing depression, Maddy is forced to confront who she is without the game that once defined her.
Written & Directed by Ethan Felizzari-CastilloStarring Rosie Dean, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Ethan Viera and Annie Conolly
Produced by Adam Del Valle & Ethan Felizzari-Castillo
Co-Producer - Joy Walsh
A CK Films Production
In Association with Arte Video & FLESH Films
Offsides is an intimate portrait of a fallen soccer star searching for identity and purpose after her dreams collapse.
Offsides | Feature FilmWhy make Offsides?
Why This Film?
Offsides tells the raw, timely story of what happens when the future you’ve built your entire life around disappears overnight. It’s not just about soccer - it’s about identity, resilience, and the struggle to rebuild when the world feels like it’s already moved on.
Why Now
Women’s Sports are exploding globally while mental health, identity crises, and stories of resilience resonate more than ever with younger audiences.
Offsides plugs directly into current conversations while standing as a bold piece of indie cinema designed to move, inspire, and spark dialogue.
Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max
We’re shooting entirely on the iPhone 17 Pro Max to capture intimacy at its purest. This isn’t a gimmick. This is a creative choice that strips away barriers between character and audience. Every frame feels immediate, raw, and alive.
Shooting on a consumer camera further proves that the tech we own can deliver feature-length cinema that feels both daring, deeply human and catered for the indie artists of tomorrow.
Why iPhone
The iPhone’s intimacy, handheld freedom, and natural-light aesthetic make it the perfect tool for Offsides. Its nimble setup keeps things fast-paced while elevating the film’s raw, emotional tone. Any grain, shake, or imperfection in low light doesn’t distract, instead it will mirror Maddy’s unraveling mental state, making the audience feel her loneliness and vulnerability up close.
Offsides aims to be cinema in its rawest form, with the newest tech.