2025 Annual Awards Interviews: Jeremy Shinder, Writer & Director of “Theo’s Tears”

Join host Olivia Lyle (@olivialyle1) for an exclusive interview with Jeremy Shinder, writer and director of Theo’s Tears. Recorded by Kyle Reed (@thekylereed) during the IndieX Film Fest 2025 Annual Awards at Regal LA Live, Los Angeles.

Theo’s Tears had its California premiere during the event and earned Jeremy Shinder the Best Student Male Director of 2025 award.

The film follows Theo, a sensitive teenager struggling to reconcile emotional vulnerability with societal expectations of masculinity. Through moments of introspection and confrontation, Theo’s Tears offers a powerful look at coming-of-age, identity, and the courage it takes to be seen.

Watch the interview below for an intimate look into this heartfelt and thought-provoking student work.