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NEW YORK - Californer -- Actor and multi-hyphenate creative Rio Rocket made a standout appearance at the IFFA 2025 Indie Film Festival Awards, held June 5th at the Frederick P. Rose Auditorium in New York City. Accompanying the radiant Lulu Lopez, who won Best Supporting Actor for her performance in Her Decision, Rocket walked the red carpet among a constellation of global stars.
The ceremony, helmed by Mukesh Modi and opened by Mayor Eric Adams alongside Indian dignitaries, capped a four-day showcase of boundary-pushing cinema. The final night dazzled with appearances from Amir Arison, Jade Shenkar, Tania Rubis, Alyson Cambridge, Albania Rosario, Valerie Greenberg, Rachel Leah, Alena Davids, and more.
Rio Rocket, fresh off his performance in the award-winning horror film NIGHTMARE, and viral trailer score "BAD BONNIE BLEDSOE", continues to expand his cinematic presence as both actor and soundtrack artist.
🎬 Watch the trailer for NIGHTMARE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxCtX5JY39c
His recent experimental vocal anthem, Walking Through Red Rooms, served as the chilling backbone for the NIGHTMARE trailer and music video, which received acclaim at international film festivals.
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🎵 Walking Through Red Rooms (Official Soundtrack for NIGHTMARE):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me7iMChZb9Q
Rocket's diverse talents span TV (For Life on ABC alongside 50 Cent, Nicholas Pinnock, and Hassan Johnson), national commercial campaigns as the first motivational spokesperson for Lowe's, and his viral creation: the Monster Truck Musicverse — an adrenaline-fueled soundscape for motorsport culture.
"I was honored to support Lulu and thrilled to witness the IFFA champion the voices and visions of indie filmmakers from around the world. Thank you Mukesh Modi for having me," said Rocket.
Lopez, who is not only a rising actress but also a brand ambassador for IFFA, wrote, produced, and starred in the acclaimed series New to the City, which screened at the festival. Her emotional performance in Her Decision was a centerpiece of the awards night.
🔗ABOUT RIO ROCKET
🎭 Actor. 🎧 Soundtrack Artist. 🎙️ Host.Spokesperson.
Rio Rocket is a Sonic Exorcist building Cathedrals of Sound & Cinema.
His creative identity is baptized in cinematic ink — where visuals hit like bass drops and storylines bleed into soundscapes.
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From network television to viral trailers, national campaigns to underground anthems, Rocket continues to blur the lines between character and composer, voice and vision.
🌐 Website
🎧 SoundCloud
📺 For Life (ABC) Wiki
🔗ABOUT LULU LOPEZ
Lulu Lopez is a dynamic actress, producer, and director best known for her internationally awarded TV show New to the City, and her powerful role in Her Decision. A respected figure on the festival circuit, she continues to bridge art and empowerment through storytelling.
📸 Instagram
🎥 IMDb
🔗ABOUT IFFA
The Indie Film Festival Awards (IFFA) is an annual celebration of global independent filmmaking. Founded by Mukesh Modi, the festival champions original voices and visionary storytelling, held in the heart of New York City at Quad Cinema and Frederick P. Rose Auditorium.
🌐 https://indiefilmfestivalawards.org/
The ceremony, helmed by Mukesh Modi and opened by Mayor Eric Adams alongside Indian dignitaries, capped a four-day showcase of boundary-pushing cinema. The final night dazzled with appearances from Amir Arison, Jade Shenkar, Tania Rubis, Alyson Cambridge, Albania Rosario, Valerie Greenberg, Rachel Leah, Alena Davids, and more.
Rio Rocket, fresh off his performance in the award-winning horror film NIGHTMARE, and viral trailer score "BAD BONNIE BLEDSOE", continues to expand his cinematic presence as both actor and soundtrack artist.
🎬 Watch the trailer for NIGHTMARE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxCtX5JY39c
His recent experimental vocal anthem, Walking Through Red Rooms, served as the chilling backbone for the NIGHTMARE trailer and music video, which received acclaim at international film festivals.
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🎵 Walking Through Red Rooms (Official Soundtrack for NIGHTMARE):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me7iMChZb9Q
Rocket's diverse talents span TV (For Life on ABC alongside 50 Cent, Nicholas Pinnock, and Hassan Johnson), national commercial campaigns as the first motivational spokesperson for Lowe's, and his viral creation: the Monster Truck Musicverse — an adrenaline-fueled soundscape for motorsport culture.
"I was honored to support Lulu and thrilled to witness the IFFA champion the voices and visions of indie filmmakers from around the world. Thank you Mukesh Modi for having me," said Rocket.
Lopez, who is not only a rising actress but also a brand ambassador for IFFA, wrote, produced, and starred in the acclaimed series New to the City, which screened at the festival. Her emotional performance in Her Decision was a centerpiece of the awards night.
🔗ABOUT RIO ROCKET
🎭 Actor. 🎧 Soundtrack Artist. 🎙️ Host.Spokesperson.
Rio Rocket is a Sonic Exorcist building Cathedrals of Sound & Cinema.
His creative identity is baptized in cinematic ink — where visuals hit like bass drops and storylines bleed into soundscapes.
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From network television to viral trailers, national campaigns to underground anthems, Rocket continues to blur the lines between character and composer, voice and vision.
🌐 Website
🎧 SoundCloud
📺 For Life (ABC) Wiki
🔗ABOUT LULU LOPEZ
Lulu Lopez is a dynamic actress, producer, and director best known for her internationally awarded TV show New to the City, and her powerful role in Her Decision. A respected figure on the festival circuit, she continues to bridge art and empowerment through storytelling.
🎥 IMDb
🔗ABOUT IFFA
The Indie Film Festival Awards (IFFA) is an annual celebration of global independent filmmaking. Founded by Mukesh Modi, the festival champions original voices and visionary storytelling, held in the heart of New York City at Quad Cinema and Frederick P. Rose Auditorium.
🌐 https://indiefilmfestivalawards.org/
Source: RioRocket.com
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