J.R. Stokes

Beautiful, Pam: Trailer 1 | An Upcoming Feature-Length Film Written & Directed By Me | Independent Film Isn’t Dead. You can go purchase tickets to the World Premiere Event taking place at Sayville Theater on March 21st via the link in my bio. Get them as soon as you can before they sell out! Bring some friends. Beautiful, Pam will release for free online exclusively on Youtube, Sunday night March 22nd. You can go subscribe to the @sidscinematics Youtube Channel to keep up to date. Please reshare this trailer to your stories and to friends to help spread the word ❤️ Every bit counts. Follow @beautifulpamfilm @sidscinematics for updates on the film Starring Tom Ciorciari (@tciorciari60 ) Peter Konsevitch (@peter_konsevitch ) Bec Fordyce (@becfordyce ) Kevin Leonard (@leonardism101 ) Jason Moreland (@moreland_acting ) Cadence Meier (@cadence.meier Alan Wells (@aldwalls10 ) Randall Krauss (@dankingrdizzle ) Johnny Wentz EP: @mydaysarebooked_24 MUA: @designsbydemetria @deme_dp Sophia Fantozzi UPM / Sound: @bp_brandon @_brandonfagan_ AD: @tomlovaglio PA: @izzy.ferriolo Vic Blaney Composer: @dakodacomposer Audio Mixers/Designers: @jartfunkle @caroline.ophelia Graphic Artist: @mr.joseossa Editor: @sidscinematics DP: @sidscinematics Thank you so much to our incredible Cast & Crew for making our film, along with all of the kind individuals who donated their time and locations for us to shoot our film in. Thank you to all of you for your continued support and love. We can’t wait to celebrate this film with you all over the next few months. Synopsis: Beautiful, Pam follows a Queer sex-worker, named Pam, in the midst of a mid-life crisis during the week of their son’s 18th birthday. While living out of a motel and turning tricks, Pam attempts to balance fatherhood and addiction. Official Selections: Big Apple Film Festival, New York Winter Film Awards, Queens World Film Festival, Las Cruces Film Festival, Off-Hamptons Film Festival, B. Frank Film Festival, Open Gate Film Festival (Queens: Winner for Best Actor, Nominated for Best Feature & Best Director. OpenGate: Nominated for, Best Ensemble, Best Director) #nycindie #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker

First look at my upcoming feature film, “Beautiful, Pam” @beautifulpamfilm Written & Directed By J.R. Stokes @sidscinematics Starring Tom Ciorciari (@tciorciari60 ) Peter Konsevitch (@peter_konsevitch ) Bec Fordyce (@becfordyce ) Kevin Leonard (@leonardism101 ) Jason Moreland (@jmoreland_acting ) Cadence Meier (@cadence.meier Alan Wells (@aldwalls10 ) Randall Krauss (@dankingrdizzle ) Johnny Wentz EP: @mydaysarebooked_24 MUA: @designsbydemetria @deme_dp Sophia Fantozzi UPM / Sound: @bp__brandon @_brandonfagan_ AD: @tomlovaglio PA: @izzy.ferriolo Vic Blaney Composer: @dakodacomposer Audio Mixers/Designers: @jartfunkle @caroline.ophelia Graphic Artist: @mr.joseossa Editor: @sidscinematics DP: @sidscinematics Thank you so much to our incredible Cast & Crew for making our film, along with all of the kind individuals who donated their time and locations for us to shoot our film in. Thank you to all of you for your continued support and love. Synopsis: Beautiful, Pam follows a Queer sex-worker, named Pam, in the midst of a mid-life crisis during the week of their son’s 18th birthday. While living out of a motel and turning tricks, Pam attempts to balance fatherhood and addiction. Premieres March 2026. Tickets for our Premiere Party go on-sale in January. Trailer 1 drops in January. Please reshare our post and tell your friends! ❤️ Official Selections at @b.frankfilmfest @bigapplefilmfestival @queensworldfilmfest (Winner for Best Actor, Finalist for Best Feature & Best Director) - - - - #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaking #indieartists #explore #movies #movie #movielovers #filmfestival #filmlovers

Official poster for my next feature film, “Beautiful, Pam” — Premiering March 2026 We’re hosting our premiere event at Sayville Theatre on Long Island, March 21st. Tickets go on-sale in January. Synopsis: “Beautiful, Pam” follows a Queer sex-worker, named Pam, in the midst of a mid-life crisis during the week of their son’s 18th birthday. Written, Directed, and Edited by J.R. Stokes. Produced by @sidscinematics • Follow @sidscinematics & @beautifulpamfilm for updates!!! Please spread the word and tell your friends all about it. • Artwork hand-drawn by @mr.joseossa - - - - #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #indiefilmmaker #indiefilms #nyindie #nyindiefilm #nyfilms

hey you, pls go watch my new movie this weekend. beautiful, pam out now for free on youtube & @riseflixofficial … link in bio seriously, go watch my new movie and share it with a friend or my part time retail job is gonna get me and lock me away Official Festival Selections: Garden State Film Festival, Queens World Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Winter Film Festival, B. Frank Film Festival, Las Cruces Film Festival, Open Gate Film Festival, Long Island Cinema Festival, Off Hampton Film Festival Awards: Winter Film Festival: Best Picture Winner, Nominee for Best Director. Queens World Film Festival: Best Actor Winner, Nominees for Best Feature & Best Director. Open Gate Film Festival: Best Director Winner, Audience Choice Award Winner, Nominees for Best Ensemble & Best Actor. Garden State Film Festival: Best Narrative Feature Winner, Nominees for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble. Long Island Cinema Festival: Best Director Winner, Best Screenplay Winner, Nominees for Best Actor, Best Feature, Best Actress, Best Cinematography - - - - #indiefilm #brokefilmmaker #indie #indiefilms #pleasewatchmymovielol

@moviejawn new Beautiful, Pam review out now via moviejawn.com … “At the core of Beautiful Pam, Stokes has created a moving and powerful character study on choice.” “Ciorciari’s performance as Pam can only be described as masterful.” The greatest gift you can get from a film like Beautiful Pam… is a deeper understanding and empathy for those who are struggling. This film is a beautiful tragedy from the beginning up to its final moments.” thank you so much to @chelsalexn and @moviejawn for reviewing our film! Beautiful, Pam is available now for free on Youtube! Link in bio. Go watch it. We’re also making our Philadelphia premiere on May 28th with @screwball_screenings - - - - #indie #nycindie #indiefilms #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker

indie film isn’t dead. go watch beautiful, pam on youtube for free 🫡 link in bio upcoming in-person screenings: Queens, April 22nd @zerovisioncinema Arizona, May 6th @fauxladycuration Philadelphia, End of May (Date TBA Soon) Long Island, End of May (Date TBA Soon) Delaware, This Fall (Date TBA in Summer) Synopsis: Beautiful, Pam follows a Queer sex-worker, named Pam, in the midst of a mid-life crisis during the week of their son’s 18th birthday. While living out of a motel and turning tricks, Pam attempts to balance fatherhood and addiction. Official Festival Selections: Garden State Film Festival, Queens World Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Winter Film Festival, B. Frank Film Festival, Las Cruces Film Festival, Open Gate Film Festival, Long Island Cinema Festival, Off Hampton Film Festival Finalist: Dances With Films Awards: Winter Film Festival: Best Picture Winner, Nominee for Best Director. Queens World Film Festival: Best Actor Winner, Nominees for Best Feature & Best Director. Open Gate Film Festival: Best Director Winner, Audience Choice Award Winner, Nominees for Best Ensemble & Best Actor. Garden State Film Festival: Best Narrative Feature Winner, Nominees for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble. Long Island Cinema Festival: Best Director Winner, Best Screenplay Winner, Nominees for Best Actor, Best Feature, Best Actress, Best Cinematography #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #indiefilms #nycindie #nyindiefilm

took home wins for best director & best screenplay at long island cinema fest today 🫡 @longislandcinemafestival indie film isn’t dead baby @beautifulpamfilm it was such an incredible honor taking part and being recognized at the inaugural long island cinema festival. I feel strongly that this is a festival that will catapult Long Island Film into a new era of growth and prosperity. Special thank you to Keith, George, TJ and the entire LI Cinema fest team for their hard work and dedication to indie film this past week. I certainly hope to be back here for years to come. Please consider watching my new feature film “Beautiful, Pam” now available for FREE on Youtube. The best way to support my work is by watching this movie and telling some friends about it. thanks for all the love and support ! ❤️ special shoutout to all of the lovely folks that worked on Pam. Top-down, I’m just the guy who held the camera… There were a bunch of brilliant people across the board who made this film come together. I wake up every day indebted to everyone who took time to work on this film. Official Festival Selections: Garden State Film Festival, Queens World Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Winter Film Festival, B. Frank Film Festival, Las Cruces Film Festival, Open Gate Film Festival, Long Island Cinema Festival, Off Hampton Film Festival Finalist: Dances With Films Awards: Winter Film Festival: Best Picture Winner, Nominee for Best Director. Queens World Film Festival: Best Actor Winner, Nominees for Best Feature & Best Director. Open Gate Film Festival: Best Director Winner, Audience Choice Award Winner, Nominees for Best Ensemble & Best Actor. Garden State Film Festival: Best Narrative Feature Winner, Nominees for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble. Long Island Cinema Festival: Best Director Winner, Best Screenplay Winner, Nominees for Best Actor, Best Feature, Best Actress, Best Cinematography #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #indie #indiefilms #nycfilmmaker

highlights from my interview with 103.9fm LI News Radio on the Frank Mackay Show! Check it out! Beautiful, Pam is available now for free on Youtube! Please go check out my new feature film! It’s only 63 minutes long. Special thanks to Frank & John for having me. @beautifulpamfilm - - - - #indiefilmmaker #indiefilm #indie #nyfilm #nycfilmmaker

people of the internet please go watch my new feature film “Beautiful, Pam”… now available for free on Youtube. It’s 63 minutes long. support indie artists! LINK IN BIO!!! Synopsis: Beautiful, Pam follows a Queer sex-worker, named Pam, in the midst of a mid-life crisis during the week of their son’s 18th birthday. While living out of a motel and turning tricks, Pam attempts to balance fatherhood and addiction. Official Festival Selections: Garden State Film Festival, Queens World Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Winter Film Festival, B. Frank Film Festival, Las Cruces Film Festival, Open Gate Film Festival, Long Island Cinema Festival, Off Hampton Film Festival Finalist: Dances With Films Awards: Winter Film Festival: Best Picture Winner, Nominee for Best Director. Queens World Film Festival: Best Actor Winner, Nominees for Best Feature & Best Director. Open Gate Film Festival: Best Director Winner, Audience Choice Award Winner, Nominees for Best Ensemble & Best Actor. Garden State Film Festival: Best Narrative Feature Winner, Nominees for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble. Long Island Cinema Festival: Nominees for Best Actor, Best Feature, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #indie #nycfilm #nycfilmmaker

Garden State Film Fest 2026 photo dump: Beautiful, Pam had an amazing time last weekend celebrating the Jersey Premiere of “Beautiful, Pam” with @gardenstatefilmfestival !!! We were so grateful to take part. Asbury Park is a wonderful place, and getting to be apart of the GSFF family was a special privilege. Special thank you to the entire GSFF board, along with the staff, volunteers & event venues. Special shoutout to pioneers like @lauren_concar_sheehy @theheatherbritt & @dianegsff for taking a chance on our film and providing us with a platform. Thank you so much for all you do ladies! Indie film is a beautiful thing. we had a few hundred dollars and a bunch of people who took time out of their day for a few weeks to make something that they truly believed in… to me that’s the greatest gift of all. we didn’t have a few million dollars laying around to fall back on in making beautiful, pam. Everything else along the way thus far has been a cherry on top. Making movies & telling stories with people you love is a privilege, and we’re so grateful to have met so many amazing people throughout last weekend at GSFF. We are truly so happy to have had such a warm and welcoming reception from the entire GSFF family! We can’t wait to be back in the future. Trying to take the small steps. Indie Film Isn’t Dead. Beautiful, Pam is available now on Youtube! Link in bio. - - - - #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #gsff #indienyc #nyindiefilm

👠• Beautiful, Pam AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUTUBE Here’s some shots from our sold out world premiere screening party last week. 🫡 All photos will be available soon. Will be posting more premiere shots throughout the next few weeks. If you couldn’t be at the premiere, please consider watching our film via Youtube and resharing it to some friends. Official Festival Selections: Garden State Film Festival, Queens World Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Winter Film Festival, B. Frank Film Festival, Las Cruces Film Festival, Open Gate Film Festival, Off Hampton Film Festival Finalist: Dances With Films Awards: Winter Film Festival: Best Picture Winner, Nominee for Best Director. Queens World Film Festival: Best Actor Winner, Nominees for Best Feature & Best Director. Open Gate Film Festival: Best Director Winner, Audience Choice Award Winner, Nominees for Best Ensemble & Best Actor. Garden State Film Festival: Narrative Feature Film Winner, Nominees for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble - - - - #indiefilm #indie #nycindie #nyindie #indiemovie

“The brilliance of Beautiful, Pam is the script and direction of J.R. Stokes... As a low-budget indie film, Stokes tells a story that no Hollywood studio would ever want to tell, and the world is a better place now that it exists… Inspired by the films of Sean Baker, it’s the story of a human being trying to find hope and redemption in the world, seeking self-acceptance and the acceptance of others, and ultimately finding love.” - @filmthreat @filmthreatalan Watch Beautiful, Pam now on Youtube! Link in bio. @beautifulpamfilm Official Festival Selections: Garden State Film Festival, Queens World Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Winter Film Festival, B. Frank Film Festival, Las Cruces Film Festival, Open Gate Film Festival, Long Island Cinema Festival, Off Hampton Film Festival Finalist: Dances With Films Awards: Winter Film Festival: Best Picture Winner, Nominee for Best Director. Queens World Film Festival: Best Actor Winner, Nominees for Best Feature & Best Director. Open Gate Film Festival: Best Director Winner, Audience Choice Award Winner, Nominees for Best Ensemble & Best Actor. Garden State Film Festival: Winner for Best Narrative Feature, Nominees for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble - - - - #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #nycindie