WOW FILMS strives to create thought provoking stories that deepen our understanding of the human spirit. 
​DIRECTOR: Cheryl Allison | PRODUCERS:  Alison Smith, Natalie Murray, Cheryl Allison | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Milfred and Patricia Hammerbacher
This film has been made possible in part by a generous grant from the Friends of the Bath House Cultural Center and Pat and Milford Hammerbacher. 
DISTRIBUTOR: Vision Films. Released November 2022.

​HONK The power of love shines in this heart-warming tale of friendship and inspiration between an unlikely duo.  Cheryl inadvertently befriends a mourning goose, Honk, while recycling in the local park.  As the budding friendship blossoms and Cheryl seeks Honk a new home, he becomes a viral sensation capturing the hearts and minds of millions.
HONK documentary was made possible through a generous grant from the Friends of the Bathhouse Cultural Center. Funded by Milfred and Patricia Hammerbacher.
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​Visit: www.honkthefilm.com
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DIRECTOR: Cheryl Allison | PRODUCERS: Mark Von der Heide, Mykel Dicus, Cheryl Allison, Carina Rush 
DISTRIBUTOR: Freestyle. Scheduled for release March 2023. 

Pieces of Us is a documentary that focuses on the intimate and personal journeys of LGBTQ+ hate crime survivors, who by choosing to take their recovery public, inspire the survivor in all of us.

A brutal subway attack on their 10th anniversary, a date that ends in a near death choke hold, the loss of a child to suicide after school bullying, death threats from within your own community. The film examines the aftermath of the above hate crimes through the intersecting stories our survivors. A performance artist who is healing himself and others through the art of flag dance, the world’s first openly gay Indian prince who is changing the culture and laws of an entire country,  a top 5 Billboard artist/rapper and elementary school psychologist who through his words, music and counseling are teaching inclusivity to the next generation, and a mother who is the voice for her young son lost to suicide and speaks out for all LGBTQ children and youth. We reveal their deeply personal journeys from violence to triumph, and witness how creating a community by speaking your truth is one of the most powerful choices one can make. The story culminates in NYC for World Pride and the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall where our participants join together in a celebration of love and a march for LGBTQ+ equality.

The film was selected for over 25 film festivals  including the prestigious Newport Beach Film Festival and SOHO International Film Festival. Pieces of Us is the recipient of the Jury Award for Best Film and the Artistic Achievement in Direction at the qFLIX Philadelphia Film Festival, Best Documentary Feature at the Fargo-Moorehead LGBTQ+ Film Festival, the Audience Favorite Award at the Cinema Diverse Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival and the Bent Sacramento LGBTQ+ Film Festival.  In addition to festival wins, the film received the Award of Excellence in Direction and LGBTQ Film at the Accolade Global Film Competition as well as the IndieFest Film Awards and received Award of Excellence at the Impact Doc Awards.

For more information on the film visit www.piecesofusthefilm.com and watch the Official Trailer below. 
Regional Emmy nomination - Documentary 

DIRECTOR: Cheryl Allison | Producers: Carina Rush, Natalie Murray, Cheryl Allison

​The use of archival footage including suffragettes, Anita Hill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, JFK and more helps support the modern day voices of women and men as the film weaves together a story of the ongoing fight for gender equality dating back 100+ years. Inspired by the national reckoning that occurred for women in the Fall of 2017, the film highlights prominent ministers, politicians, teachers, students, social workers and more as they discuss the #metoo movement, rape culture, the role of the church and initiatives taking place within the community and State to bring-forth change. Grassroots change starts at the community level and while the film focuses on the Dallas, TX. area, the message is universal. ​

The documentary feature was the winner of seven awards including Best Director at the Southampton Int. Film Festival (UK) and accepted into 17 film festivals worldwide, Shatter the Silence is now available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo On-Demand.  Learn more about the film at www.shatterthesilencefilm.com ​and watch the Official Trailer below. 
DIRECTOR: Cheryl Allison | PRODUCERS: Gregory G. Allen, Carine Rush, Cheryl Allison | WRITTEN BY: Gregory G. Allen

After a gay purge, four best friends are surviving by living in fake marriages to each other. They secretly meet once a week to see their true spouse and play a "game" where they reminisce about their former openly gay lives. After 3 years of weekly gatherings, they must determine if their clandestine meetings are worth risking their lives. In one night, emotions run high, friendships begin to unravel and everything changes in an instant.

The narrative short film was an official selection into 33 film festivals worldwide including screening at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase sponsored by the American Pavilion.  The film garnered numerous awards and is distributed on REVRY TV. The film will also be released on Amazon Prime in 2020.  For more info on the film visit  hidingindaylight.com and watch the Official Trailer below. 

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DIRECTOR: Dave Thomas | PRODUCERS: Cheryl Allison, Carina Rush, Dave Thomas​ | WRITTEN BY: David B. Kear |
MUSIC BY:  multi-awarding winning international artist MOBY. 

The story of a strained relationship between a mother and her teenaged son as she comes to terms with a past sexual assault and ultimately finds the courage to confront it.

The narrative short film was the winner of over 12 awards and accepted into 27 film festivals worldwide.  Cheryl starred in the film and received Best Actress at the Southampton Int. Film Festival, Reeling East Texas Film Festival, IndieFest Awards, LA Shorts Film Awards and the Accolades Award Competition.  The film can be seen below or for free on Vimeo.