2026

Writer/Director - Elijah Lothamer | Cast - Ruby Adelaide, Ronda Christie, Abi Mullins, Eylie Maybury, Matt Whitney, Elijah Lothamer, Abby Fix, John Basler, Macedonia Alexis, Amalia Lynn Howard, Cara Wilson

Halle is broke, without a car, stuck trying to move out of her ex-boyfriend’s place, and haunted by visions of her dead sister. Then there are the aliens. As she drifts through friendships, old relationships, grief, music, and the familiar streets of Indiana, reality begins to feel just a little less certain. Written and directed by Elijah Lothamer, New High Score embraces the messy middle of adulthood, where growing up doesn’t necessarily mean having the answers. It’s about love that lingers, friendships that change, mistakes that follow us, and the strange ways we try to make sense of ourselves and the people we’ve lost. Blending dry humor, heartfelt character work, inventive camerawork, and an infectious indie soundtrack the film feels deeply personal while remaining unmistakably Midwestern. At its heart, New High Score is about trying to move forward when part of you is still looking backward. If you love it, send them $5! Venmo: Elijah-Lothamer Instagram: napplepine_productions

Comedy / Drama

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