Underachiever Movie Premiere & Film Fundraiser

Schedule

Sun Oct 19 2025 at 12:30 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The New Parkway Theater | Oakland, CA

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About this Event

A Day One Films Presentation

Award-Winning Director Robert Silver Premieres Underachiever in Oakland — Special Fundraising Event for His Debut Feature Film Dual Target

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Oakland, CA – [Today’s Date] – On Sunday, October 19, 2025, The New Parkway Cinema will roll out the red carpet for an unforgettable afternoon of indie cinema, conversation, and community. The event spotlights the world premiere screening of Underachiever — a moving, character-driven short film about a depressed young writer wrestling with unrealized potential — written, directed, and produced by 7-time award-winning filmmaker Robert Silver of Day One Films.

The 2-hour cinematic celebration will also feature four additional shorts from Silver’s acclaimed body of work — Scam Caller, Zoom & Enhance, , and The First Page — each offering a unique lens on human connection, technology, and self-discovery. The evening culminates with a special fundraising segment to help launch Silver’s highly anticipated debut feature film Dual Target, a gripping crime thriller about a Brooklyn schoolteacher living a double life as a mafia assassin.

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Event Details:

📅 Date: Sunday, October 19th, 2025

🕑 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM)

📍 Location: The New Parkway Cinema, 474 24th St, Oakland, CA

🎟 Tickets: $10 (All proceeds go toward the production of Dual Target)

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Event Highlights
  • Exclusive Screenings: Five captivating short films, headlined by Underachiever (29 min).
  • Filmmaker Q&A Sessions: Intimate discussions with Robert Silver about his creative process, inspirations, and the road to Dual Target.
  • Sneak Peek Presentation: First-look at Dual Target’s concept trailer, pitch visuals, and behind-the-scenes development plans.
  • Community Fundraising: Every ticket and donation helps bring this ambitious feature to life.

Robert Silver, whose work has been featured in over 33 film festivals and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, says this event is “more than just a screening — it’s a rallying point for indie film lovers to connect, be inspired, and help shape the journey of an original story from script to screen.”

Robert Silver continues:


Underachiever is deeply personal — it’s about the gap between the life we imagine for ourselves and the one we’re actually living. I believe the themes will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt stuck or underestimated. And with Dual Target, we’re taking that emotional depth into the high-stakes world of crime and survival. This event is about uniting our community to make that leap together.”


About Day One Films

Day One Films is an Oakland-based independent film production company committed to telling emotionally resonant and visually striking stories across multiple genres. Founded by Robert Silver, Day One Films has produced 12 films since 2019, with five currently streaming on major platforms, including Amazon Prime Video.


MEDIA RSVP & INTERVIEWS:Members of the press, bloggers, podcasters, and entertainment outlets are encouraged to attend and cover the event. Limited press passes are available. Interviews with Robert Silver can be scheduled in advance by contacting the Day One Films publicity team.


Press Contact:

Day One Films

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (510) 904-7899

Website: www.dayonefilms.net


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Agenda

🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Welcome & Introduction
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Short Film Block - 1

Info: The First Page (4:52)
A reclusive writer battles perfectionism to start his story—only to realize the truth he’s been avoiding.

Scam Caller (5:24)
A long-awaited call takes a darkly humorous turn.

Zoom Enhance (5:49)
Agents race against time using cutting-edge tech to track a criminal mastermind.


🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:30 PM
Filmmaker Q&A – Part 1
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Featured Film – Underachiever
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Filmmaker Q&A – Part 2 (Focus on Underachiever)
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:20 PM
Dual Target Sneak Peek
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Where is it happening?

The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th Street, Oakland, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.51

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Host or Publisher Day One Films

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