The Rebirth of Kool
A new series based on the novel written by O. Vazquez
A Nu Paradigm Ent. & Fesiuk Films Production
The Rebirth of Kool
A new series based on the novel written by O. Vazquez
A Nu Paradigm Ent. & Fesiuk Films Production
A new series based on the novel written by O. Vazquez
A Nu Paradigm Ent. & Fesiuk Films Production
A new series based on the novel written by O. Vazquez
A Nu Paradigm Ent. & Fesiuk Films Production
January 25th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Join us for the highly anticipated premiere of “The Rebirth of Kool” Pilot at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts on January 25, 2025! Shot locally in Hendersonville, Brevard, and Asheville, this dazzling series pilot features a star-studded cast of talent bringing the magic of the 1940s to life. Based on the hit novel of the same name by local author, actor and entertainer Otto Vazquez, the storyline is anchored in true life events of WWII era Los Angeles like the Zoot Suit Riots and other, lesser-known chapters in history.
This production is presented by Fesiuk Films, known for its popular films on Amazon, Freevee, and Roku, including hits like Rosebud Lane and Origins Untold. They are rising stars in the film industry. Additionally, Nu Paradigm Entertainment, recognized for their talent on shows such as American Soul on BET and The Breakin’ Convention from the UK, has joined forces in this unique collaboration. This special union has brought this series to life.
The pilot hosts remarkable musical talent like Harold O’Neal (Pixar’s Soul) and his title track “Do Right”, Juan Benavides (Old Ways, La Llorona) and an original version of “Como Fue.” We were blessed with an Oscar-winning hair stylist lead with Patricia Gail Hensley (Titanic, West Side Story, Killers of the Flower Moon) and up-in-coming actors like Erik Bello (Cobra Kai, The Walking Dead) and Otto Vazquez (Origins Untold, Broadway).
This special event is not just a premiere; it’s a fundraiser to help propel the series to major platforms. Don your finest 1940s attire and step back in time for a night of glitz, glamour, and incredible entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this spectacular evening! Go to: www.therebirthofkool.com for more information, or check out our GoFundMe page (https://gofund.me/9cf48bb9) to support this beautiful series that will be shot here in Western North Carolina, Miami and Los Angeles in 2025.
https://www.worthamarts.org/events/the-rebirth-of-kool-series-pilot-premiere/
The book is the inspiration of an upcoming series based on the narrative, of which, the pilot (Episode one) is now in postproduction. The author of the book O. Vazquez, an internationally renowned entertainer, also stars as the main character “Kool” in the series along with a stellar cast of up-n-coming actors. The saga follows the life of “Kool” as he navigates an unforgiving landscape growing up East Los Angeles during The Great Depression as a young Mexican-American and having a Black best friend “Ray” in a time of radical racism and oppression. The book is filled with “true history” and it’s a highly-acclaimed international seller. Once the bilingual series get picked up, it will have a grand international appeal to Spanish speaking countries and Europe as it’s filled with true-to-life drama, Jazz, Tap dancing and Swing, modernized with elements of Hip Hop music and dance.
The pilot for the series was just filmed in May of 2024. Our partners, Fesiuk Films and Nu Paradigm Ent. need your help to manifest postproduction/marketing costs for pitching and to find the funder(s) for all three seasons, as we wish to join the new trend of independent production of TV series and selling it as a whole to the streaming platforms. We wish to preserve the powerful storyline and historical truths of events like: The Zoot Suits Riots; The Chinese Massacre of 1871; the treatment of minorities during WWII; and many other factors to give a fair view of little-known history. It truly is what they were ashamed to tell us in history class. Please join our cause and assist our dream by clicking on our GoFundMe and donating anything possible. Or purchasing the novel to help spread our mission and message!
With your help, we can Rebirth the Kool!
Join us for a hip-swinging good time on January 25th, for the long anticipated premiere of
"The Rebirth of Kool" Pilot Film.
We want to highlight coveted events in history in a hyper-artistic fashion and provide characters with traits based on love, acceptance, and doing the right thing. Our short concept film, "Enter the Zoot Suit Riot" was featured in the 2018 Cannes Short Film Corner and inspired us to plan and create the series.
With a heavy heart, we announce that we will be rescheduling the premiere of “The Rebirth of Kool Episode 1: La Rosa Nightclub.” Due to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and Western North Carolina, the city is currently not welcoming visitors until water and other essential resources are fully restored. As a result, we have moved the event to January 25, 2025, after the holiday season, to ring in the New Year with celebration and, most importantly, healing.