She Likes to Watch premiered receiving six ACE Honors nominations

Atlanta dressed for the movies on the evening of February 17, 2026, when the city’s creative class arrived at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in Brookhaven for the premiere of She Likes to Watch. Presented by Two36 Films and sponsored by Monster Energy, the screening felt less like a typical indie debut and more like a carefully curated cultural moment. The lobby hummed with flash photography, laughter, and introductions as filmmaker Robiliworld welcomed guests into a night designed to feel cinematic before the first frame ever appeared on screen.

Outside, the red carpet unfolded as a social runway. Produced by Shoot Works and coordinated by Joydan D’nay alongside The Jamison Agency team — @ayeyokells, @sherell.dupree, and @jalenmajor — the arrivals line moved with polished precision. Cameras from @ozone_productions and Atlanta media personalities captured a parade of familiar faces including Stormi Maya, Fancy The Actress, GNG Gripp, Ms. Sapphire, Nadia Adela, Hakeim Easley, Michelle Lamb, Jirus Tillman, Conor Marsh, Vee Amorrr, Rye Benwood, Michael James, Triple Jays Peach Cobbler TV, White Dolemite, King Leo, Weezyy2x, Dominique Fox TV, Justine Justine, Sasha Love, Dose of Miina, Gorgeous Tacarra, Jakki MUA The Artist, Pretty Lady Action, The Aleah Daphne, Jamaican New Yorker, Tays Beauty, Taemonique, and Shon Rolling. The tone was celebratory but stylish — a gathering of Atlanta’s film, beauty, and influencer communities converging under one marquee.

Inside the theater, the experience shifted from spectacle to intimacy. Guests settled into reclining seats while servers delivered food, drinks, and complimentary popcorn, transforming the screening into a lounge-like viewing experience. When the lights dimmed, the chatter softened into anticipation, and the film quickly commanded the room. The audience reacted audibly to its twists and emotional turns, leaning forward during moments of tension and erupting in commentary during its most shocking reveals — the unmistakable sign of a film that held its viewers completely.

Behind the camera, the creative architecture proved equally layered. Robiliworld directed the story he co-wrote with Miss Mango Kush, with Trece LaShae producing and Ulikemyphotos shaping the film’s visual language as director of photography. Executive producers Robiliworld, Trece LaShae, Fancy The Actress, and Vee Amorrr anchored the project, while editing by ReySoSilly and Robiliworld refined its pacing and mood. Assistant directors Ayecrzy and Royaleechloe and production assistant OnlyIG carried the production across the finish line with seamless coordination.

Attention to beauty details reinforced the film’s aesthetic polish. Makeup artists Empress Makeup and The Aleah Daphne crafted the on-screen looks, while Nikki Terry handled special effects makeup. A special location acknowledgment was given to Meshella Rose Hair. The project’s momentum extended beyond the theater as well, with She Likes to Watch receiving six ACE Honors nominations, and attendees encouraged to vote on February 23 and attend the awards ceremony on March 22.

After the screening, the evening turned conversational as Porche Madre led the Q&A, guiding cast and creatives through reflections on character work, filming challenges, and collaboration. The discussion revealed both the emotional investment of the actors and the intention behind the filmmaking choices. Cast members then shared final words with the audience before opening the floor to crowd questions, creating a rare moment of direct connection between viewers and storytellers.

With ending remarks guest were invited to tag monster energy for their sponsorship, reminded to go vote Feb 23rd www.acehonors.com. Attendees were then invited to the official after party hosted at UTOPIA in the UNDERGROUND, located 50

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By the end of the night, the premiere felt less like a single event and more like a snapshot of Atlanta’s evolving creative ecosystem. The film’s debut celebrated independent filmmaking, community support, and artistic ownership — a reminder that in Atlanta, cinema is not only something you watch, but something you gather around. She Likes to Watch left the theater with applause, conversation, and the unmistakable sense that the city’s cultural voice continues to grow louder with every premiere.