Fallaway will celebrate its world premiere on October 9, 2025, at the historic Roxie Theater, followed by a week-long theatrical run at the Presidio Theater from October 10–16, 2025. Rising actor Kabir McNeely, delivering a quietly magnetic supporting turn as Giovanni, will join audiences for special Q&A screenings following the 8 p.m. showtimes on October 10 and 11, offering insight into his transformative performance and his journey as an emerging actor.
At just 20 years old, McNeely has already drawn strong acclaim for his celebrated titular role in My Name Is Moe and his recent supporting turn in John Lacy’s celebrated Everyone Asked About You, McNeely now steps further into the spotlight with his feature directorial debut, Fallaway.
As Giovanni—a seemingly self-assured teenager masking private struggles behind a smile—McNeely brings remarkable authenticity and tenderness, forging a profound bond with the film’s protagonist that anchors the story’s emotional core.
Early critical reactions have singled out McNeely’s performance as one of the film’s defining achievements. Actress Amanda Reed highlights his work as “an emotionally layered standout performance, giving a heartfelt look into a complicated world.” Actor-director John Lacy praises him, calling it “rare to see a young actor share so much of himself with such raw honesty”.
Echoing that sentiment, One Film Fan lauds his “innocent whimsy, strong dramatic fervor, and such emotive vulnerability,” while ScreenCritix notes his deft balance of “internalised shame and flickers of warmth and vulnerability”, adding that his genuine chemistry with co-star Christian Puentes makes the choices they must face all the more heartbreaking.
Spotlighting McNeely as a talent to watch, High On Films notes his great promise both as an actor and a filmmaker. With this bold debut, McNeely cements his place as one of the most exciting emerging artists.
