Episode 302: Zoe's Emanuela Galliussi & Dean Ronalds tell us why their film is built upon joy

Premiering at Dances With Films NYC, ZOE is a bold, offbeat comedy written by and starring Emanuela Galliussi, and co-directed by Dean Ronalds. Originating from a deeply personal place, the film explores what makes Zoe truly one of a kind — and what Galliussi discovered about herself through its creation. As Zoe wrestles with fear, independence, and emotional control, the story probes the tension between self-protection and vulnerability. Is love something to be avoided, mastered, or fully embraced? Playful yet incisive, ZOE examines the truths we resist most — and what love ultimately asks of us.ZOE premieres at Dance With Films NYC on January 16th, 2026.