A-RI Productions Announces Troubled Ledge from writer-director Latreice Lathan

Independent short film from writer-director Latreice Lathan explores grief, friendship, and healing after loss; now heading into festival consideration with a streaming deal secured through IDTV Flix
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AUSTIN, Texas - A-RI Productions announces Troubled Ledge , a dramatic short film written and directed by Latreice Lathan. Produced independently on a $10,000 budget, the film follows Jewel, a woman reeling from miscarriage and job loss who retreats to a ledge in search of peace, clarity, and space to process her pain.

When her friends mistake her silence for surrender, buried hurt and hidden truths begin to surface, forcing each of them to confront what healing truly requires.

Troubled Ledge is a character-driven drama grounded in grief, emotional isolation, friendship, and survival. Rather than relying on spectacle, the film leans into performance, tension, and emotional realism to tell a story about the quiet weight people carry after loss.

The cast includes Latreice Lathan, Tiffany Anderson, Davina Works, Mikeal Dawkins, and Tron Kendrick, whose performances bring the film's emotional core into focus. Built independently and with limited resources, the project reflects the discipline and determination behind grassroots filmmaking while staying centered on story and truth.

"Troubled Ledge is about what happens when pain goes unspoken. It looks at grief, misunderstanding, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life has changed in ways you never expected," said Latreice Lathan .

Produced for $10,000, the film stands as an example of what can be created through focused vision, commitment, and independent collaboration. Its intimate scale and emotional honesty invite audiences into a story that feels immediate, personal, and deeply human.

The film has already secured a streaming deal with IDTV Flix, an early milestone that expands its distribution path as it moves through festival and award consideration. For viewers, Troubled Ledge offers an honest portrayal of loss, silence, friendship, and the difficult work of healing. For A-RI Productions, it marks another step in building films rooted in emotional truth and lasting impact.

About Latreice Lathan

Latreice Lathan is a Texas-based writer, director, producer, and actor and the founder of A-RIProductions. Her work centers on emotionally honest storytelling that explores pain, resilience, identity, and restoration.

About A-RIProductions

A-RIProductions is an independent production company dedicated to telling bold, heartfelt stories across film and digital media.
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