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Award-winning producer Kiah Clingman returns to her hometown for the highly anticipated screening of Color Book at the Over the Rhine International Film Festival on March 6, 2025. The film, written and directed by David Fortune, has garnered national and international recognition, world premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival before making its international debut at the 50th Deauville Film Festival, where it was awarded the Prix de la Critique (Critic’s Prize). Most recently, Color Book has been nominated for two NAACP Awards at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Breakthrough Creative – Feature Film.
A Cincinnati native, Clingman is the daughter of James and Sylvia Clingman and a proud alumna of Princeton High School.
Color Book is a beautifully observed story about a father-and-son relationship. After a heartbreaking loss, Lucky (Will Catlett) becomes a widowed single father to his son Mason (Jeremiah Daniels), who has Down syndrome. As they navigate their shared grief, the two learn to connect, forming a delicate but unbreakable bond.
This moving drama marks the narrative feature film debut of David Fortune, who was recently recognized by Variety as one of its “10 Directors to Watch” for 2025, alongside filmmakers like Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), Malcolm Washington (The Piano Lesson), and Halina Reijn (Babygirl). In addition, Variety selected Color Book as its Critic’s Pick, highlighting the film’s emotional depth and compelling performances.
Produced by Kiah Clingman, Kristen Uno, and Autumn Bailey Ford, Color Book is executive produced by Naturi Naughton, Two Lewis (Take Two Entertainment), and Korstian Vandiver.
Opening Night Gala & Special Talkback
The hometown premiere of Color Book will take place on March 6, 2025, as part of the Opening Night Gala at the Over the Rhine International Film Festival. Following the screening, there will be a special talkback with Marissa Bode, who starred in Wicked.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Over the Rhine International Film Festival, including the Color Book screening and Opening Night Gala, are available at: OTR Film Festival Tickets