Hey, Reddit! I’m Reza Dahya and my feature film debut, BOXCUTTER (SXSW 2025), hits digital platforms on 11/21! It features rising star Ashton James as an aspiring rapper seeking his big break in Toronto’s music industry. AMA!
Here's the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L5b1IeeSHQ
About Boxcutter:
Aspiring rapper Rome has the talent and the vision to break out in Toronto's hip-hop scene but his crippling insecurity is holding him back. When he learns that megastar producer Richie Hill will be making an appearance at a local club, Rome seizes the chance to meet him and get him his album. However, disaster strikes when Rome’s apartment is burglarized and the only copy of his album is stolen. Racing across the city with his friend Jenaya, Rome scrambles to track down his collaborators, and his records, before he misses his one shot. Set against Toronto’s gentrifying streets and its vibrant music scene, BOXCUTTER features an authentic look into Toronto’s creative arts community with fixtures like Rich Kidd (2-time Juno-winning artist, produced songs for Drake, DMX, Jay Electronica and more), Clairmont the Second (Juno, Polaris & Prism-nominated artist), RUSSELL! (R&B singer/producer) and Junia-T (the official DJ for global superstar Jessie Reyez) all making appearances.
About Director Reza Dahya:
Reza Dahya is known for his work as a host and producer of OTA Live on FLOW 93.5 FM in Toronto. He transitioned into filmmaking with his short films, ESHA and the crowd-funded FIVE DOLLARS, which premiered at the TIFF Kids International Film Festival, screened internationally and aired on CBC’s "Canadian Reflections". A 2015 alumnus of the CFC Directors’ Lab, Dahya completed his CFC Short Film, CHAMELEON, the independent THE WORST PART and is currently releasing his feature film debut, BOXCUTTER (SXSW, 2025).
For additional information: https://filmmovement.com/boxcutter
Ask me anything! I'll be back tomorrow Friday 11/21 at 3 PM ET at to answer any questions.
