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Principal photography is officially underway on 93 ’Til, a romantic drama that marks the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Alterik Miller, following the acclaimed festival run of his short film Laundry. With production now active in Philadelphia, the project signals an exciting next chapter for Miller, whose work has consistently centered emotional honesty, intimacy, and quiet moments of connection.

Set over the course of a single day, 93 ’Til follows two young creatives who make a radical choice in a hyperconnected world. Rahmell (Petey McGee), a struggling artist, and Yannie (Ariella Parola), a vintage clothing curator weighed down by inherited dreams, decide to slow down and be present with one another. As they move through the streets of Philadelphia, they talk, listen, and connect without the constant pull of screens, expectations, or external validation.

Guided by music, art, and memory, the film becomes a meditation on intimacy in a culture that resists stillness and sustained attention. Rather than rushing toward grand declarations or manufactured conflict, 93 ’Til leans into the beauty of unguarded conversation and shared silence. The story asks a deceptively simple question that feels increasingly urgent. Can love endure when nothing seems to hold us for long?

The cast also includes LaRoyce Hawkins of Chicago P.D. and Southside, Taryn Delanie Smith of Harlem, Kris D. Lofton of Power Book IV: Force, and Keith Arthur Bolden of Reasonable Doubt and Black Lightning. Philadelphia based talent, including Skeet Carter, further grounds the film in the city’s creative energy and lived-in authenticity.

Written by Miller, 93 ’Til is shooting on location throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. The film is produced by LaRoyce Hawkins, with Richard Noel and Petey McGee producing for Momentum Film Works, alongside Miller and Samuel C. Morrison Jr. for Deck of Cards Entertainment.

With its focus on presence, vulnerability, and human connection, 93 ’Til promises a romantic drama that feels both timely and timeless. It is a film that invites audiences to slow down, lean in, and remember the power of simply being with one another.

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