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Award-Winning Filmmaker Ericka Nicole Malone Premieres Transformative Documentary The Bucketwish at the 20th Annual PVIFF

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Award-Winning Filmmaker Ericka Nicole Malone Premieres Transformative Documentary The Bucketwish at the 20th Annual PVIFF

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The 20th Anniversary of the Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) will mark a milestone moment with the highly anticipated world premiere of The Bucketwish, a bold and inspiring new documentary from award-winning filmmaker, writer, and producer Ericka Nicole Malone. The premiere will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the elegant Hyatt Villa Christina Hotel in Atlanta, GA.

A daring blend of cinematic storytelling and raw personal truth, The Bucketwish is an experimental exploration of self-discovery, transformation, and the hidden dreams that shape our lives. With an unflinching lens and a deeply personal voice, Malone challenges audiences to move beyond the “temple of the familiar” and embrace the full spectrum of who they are meant to be.

“Many times in our lives we limit ourselves to one aspect of who we are,” Malone shares. “We are multifaceted. We must come out of the temple of our familiar and climb new heights of who we are. I hope through my own journey, audiences will see possibilities and new wishes for their own lives.”

About Ericka Nicole Malone

Ericka Nicole Malone has built an extraordinary reputation as a fearless storyteller and an advocate for authentic representation in Hollywood. A powerhouse filmmaker and entrepreneur, she co-founded Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment (ENME) with Phillip Robinson, creating a production company where diversity is not just celebrated but embedded in every aspect of the work. More than 85% of ENME’s above- and below-the-line positions are filled by women of color, making it a model for equity and inclusion in the entertainment industry.

Her acclaimed biopic Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story — starring Grammy-winning powerhouse Ledisi, alongside Columbus Short, Janet Hubert, Keith Robinson, and Corbin Bleu — earned 3 NAACP Image Award nominations, with Malone winning Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture). The film swept international festivals with over 50 awards and nominations, including the prestigious African Movie Academy Award for Best Diaspora Feature, and now streams on Hulu.

From writing and producing theatrical hits such as In Love with Tyrone starring Robin Givens and Leon, to creating television projects like Ward of the State with Janet Hubert, Aloma Wright, and Vanessa Estelle Williams, Malone has consistently expanded the possibilities for Black voices and women storytellers.

In addition to her creative success, Malone has established herself as a force for change. Her Power EN-ME Grant provided over $70,000 in 2023 to support women of color filmmakers. She also curates the Ericka Nicole Malone Indie Directors and Creators Spotlight during the Sundance Film Festival — the only fully independently funded event of its kind at the festival — giving rising voices a global platform.

About PVIFF’s 20th Anniversary

The premiere of The Bucketwish is a centerpiece of PVIFF’s 20th Anniversary celebration, honoring two decades of groundbreaking, independent storytelling. Since its founding, PVIFF has championed diverse creators, inspired audiences, and served as a launching pad for visionary filmmakers across the globe.

For updates on The Bucketwish premiere and ticket information, visit www.pviffatl.com.

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