San Francisco Screening of “Everyone Asked About You”, Grand Prize Winner at the Golden State Film Festival
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Doors open at 5:00 PM for interviews, reception, and networking.
Screening begins at 7:00 PM, followed by a Q&A
Where: Marina Theater, 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123
Who: Co-stars Rachel Bailit and John Lacy;
Composer Joshua Tin;
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA;
Beverly Upton, Chair of the SF Domestic Violence Consortium* for identification purposes only; and other VIPs.
RSVP: Free tickets available by emailing info@FrontRunnerComms.net Highlighting Women’s History Month with a Must-See Film
March is Women’s History Month, and California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA is co-hosting a special screening of Everyone Asked About You. The film—winner of the Grand Prize for Best Feature at the Golden State Film Festival—delves into the harsh realities faced by young women and child actors in Hollywood.
"This film is a powerful and timely look at exploitation in the entertainment industry," said Fiona Ma, CPA. "As someone who has spent my career advocating for survivors of abuse, fighting human trafficking, and breaking cycles of domestic violence, I’m proud to support this project and its message. It’s time to shine a light on these issues and push for meaningful change."
Paid for by Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026
FPPC # 1457360
A Film That’s Sparking National Conversation
Written, directed, and co-starring John Lacy, Everyone
Asked About You tells the gripping story of Simone
(Rachel Bailit), a former child star struggling to maintain her
career while navigating the pressures of fame, personal
identity, and toxic industry power dynamics.
"This film examines two of the uglier sides of
Hollywood—the mistreatment of child actors and the sexual
objectification of women," said Lacy. "Rachel Bailit delivers
a tour-de-force performance, and we’re thrilled to bring this
independent film to audiences in San Francisco."
The film had its U.S. premiere at the Golden State Film Festival in Hollywood on February 16, 2025, playing to a sold-out theater before taking home the festival’s Grand Prize for Best Feature on February 21.
A Rising Star’s Contribution to the Film
San Francisco-based composer Joshua Tin—winner
of the Youth Achievement Award at The South East
Asian Film Festival—created the film’s original score. At
just 17 years old, Tin has already achieved international
recognition, and his music brings emotional depth to the
film’s ending.
"We struck artistic gold with Joshua Tin," said Lacy. "His
maturity and understanding of how to enhance the
emotional arc of this film has been nothing short of
extraordinary."
About the Film
Fueled by a steady barrage of real-life stories exposing the dark side of Hollywood, Everyone Asked About You is a thought-provoking exploration of the price of fame. The film’s non-linear storytelling takes audiences inside the life of Simone, a former child star, as she faces soul-compromising decisions to stay relevant in an industry that preys on the vulnerable.
Paid for by Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026
FPPC # 1457360
Co-starring Mike Wiles (Fight Club, Magnolia, Breaking Bad), Patrick Gallagher (Glee, Night at the Museum), Werner Daehn (Das Boot), Brea Bee (Silver Linings Playbook), Khrystyne Haje (Head of the Class), and Henry Jaglom (Last Summer in the Hamptons), the film takes a raw and unflinching look at the struggles of women in entertainment.
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA makes a cameo appearance in the film. More About the Production Team
● John Lacy (Director/Writer/Producer): A Hollywood veteran with over 100 acting credits, including Joker: Folie à Deux and American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. His previous film Rosebud Lane won multiple festival awards, including Best Picture at the Golden State Film Festival.
● Ursula Rudorfer (Producer): A rising filmmaker with three award-winning films. Her latest project, The Visitor, is currently making waves on the festival circuit. ● Rachel Bailit (Producer): an accomplished actress and producer, played a key role in bringing this film to life with her creative vision and dedication. ● Denis Maloney, ASC (Director of Photography): A highly respected cinematographer with over 30 feature films to his credit, including the twice Oscar-nominated drama The Contender.
Join Us for an Important Conversation
Following the screening, the panel discussion—moderated by Beverly Upton and Fiona Ma—will explore the real-life challenges facing women and children in Hollywood and what can be done to create a safer, more equitable industry. We will also hear from Dee Dee Escondido, Assistant Executive Director of Northern California from SAG-AFTRA, who will share insights on the union’s efforts in this space.
Paid for by Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026
FPPC # 1457360
Tickets are free with RSVP—secure your spot now by emailing
info@FrontRunnerComms.net.
About Treasurer Ma’s Acting Career:
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA earned her SAG card via three Taft-Hartleys for What Dreams May Come, Nash Bridges, and Pursuit of Happyness. She joined SAG-AFTRA in 2007 and has been a proud dues-paying member ever since.
Ma served in the California State Assembly from 2006-2012 and co authored the $100M California Film Tax Credit legislation in 2009. She served on the California Film Commission from 2013-2015 where she pushed for the extension of California’s film and TV tax credits in 2014 to $330 million annually and continued to support the $420M increase last year and this year.
We are excited to announce that ”Everybody Asked About You” will be screening at the Presidio Movie Theater in San Francisco for a special one-week engagement from March 28 to April 3.
Visit the Presidio Movie Theater at 2340 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123.
To support the release, we are available for in-person interviews on March 27 and can extend our availability into the following week if there is additional press interest. Phone and Zoom interviews can also be arranged prior to the 27th.