The cast of DIABLO celebrate at the Lionsgate Screening. Photo Credit: David Vangrov
DIABLO, Executive Produced by Bill Shadorf of HIGHLIGHTSTAR, the trailblazing content creator powerhouse and Social Media Superstar Francisco Carrillo, from Grindstone Entertainment Group, held its official LA Screening at Lionsgate last night ahead of the June 13th release in theatres, Amazon and Apple iTunes.
Ahead of the highly anticipated film release of DIABLO, which debuts today, Friday, June 13, 2025 in theatres and on-demand (ITUNES, AMAZON), starring Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Juan Camilo Castillo, and Alanna De La Rossa, the official Los Angeles screening took place in Santa Monica, California at Lionsgate, hosted by Grindstone Entertainment Group and Highlightstar.
The pre-film reception included TOMA Empanadas by Sofia and Manolo Vergara, as well as Wavers by David Dobrik’s The Original Doughbrik’s Snacks. Social media sensation and multi-talented actor-comedian Francisco Carrillo, widely recognized as CiscoKid (@Kennalovescisco), made his Executive Producer debut with DIABLO in partnership with his management company, Highlightstar, and Grindstone Entertainment Group. The film was executive produced by Highlightstar, the social media company led by CEO Bill Shadorf, and Francisco “CiscoKid” Carrillo, and directed by Ernesto Diaz Espinoza.
Notables and talent in attendance at the screening included Diablo stars Marko Zaror, Alanna De La Rossa, executive producers Francisco Carrillo “Cisco”, Bill Shadorf and Stan Wertlieb. Director Ernesto Diaz Espinoza, producers Clay Epstein, Alberto Portillo, Nicolas Troya, Alvaro Gutierrez. Actress Laysla De Oliveira (star of Paramount Plus’ Lioness), actor Jonathan Keltz, Callie Rose Deets (Griselda), J.Valentino, actor Jairo Orozco, director James Madigan, actor and producer Jason Gurvitz, actress Lola Manzini, actress Blanca Blanco, Toma founder Manolo Vergara, internet personality Nick Nayersina, DJ Steven Franz, producer Alberto Portillo, actor Chimechi Oparanozie, actress Druscilla Delgado, actor Fabian Alomar, actress Fernanda Urrejola, Carlos Ayala, music artist Michelangelo Falcon, Jose “Conejo” Martin, actress Oksana Orlan, Logan Winter, Maria Y Laura Estrada, actress and model Natalie Burn, DJ Adel Nur, Sakenah Samarah, Sam Shadorf, film editor Ernesto Diaz Espinoza, Arturo Arevalo. Actresses Sloan Waltz, Thali Garcia, Livia Pillmann, Alex Ordonez, Daniela Aita, Constanza and Daniela Palavecino, Charis Michelson, Cass Cardelle, Megha Bajaj, Skyler Aboujaoude, DJ Sebastian Topete, Christopher Romero, Sergio Farias, Violet Vanalden, Aaliyah Sheika, Poppy-Coco Fava, Ana Torres, Angel Rodriguez, Sakenah Samarah, Alfredo Vivar, among others.
Additional attendees included Bryan Rojo, Mary McBain, Nicole Muj, Brandon Bouye, Ashley Figgins, Nicolas Friedemann, artist Jono Smithers, Andrea Herrera, Christian Osorio, Tatiana Shadorf, Deniss Rakovich, Ariel Bielberg, Manny Urrego, Amy Lanier, Liz Ward, Michael Traa, director Michael Olmos, Naomi Hall, Rick Dixon, Ryan Self, Seana Shadorf, Seth Craig Bateman, Soron Blomquist Eggerting, Trish and Jeff Piraino, Ellie and Santi Dominquez, Aaron Therol, Alex Litvak, Angel Rodriguez, Angie Bivian, Ariel Bleiberg, Charlotte Mott and Jon Brooker.
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Diablo, starring Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, and Alana DeLa Rossa, will host a special screening in Los Angeles on June 12th. Alanna De La Rossa, who stars in Diablo, also stars in Grindstone’s release of Dominique, which was co-produced by Highlightstar. Produced by Scott Adkins, Craig Baumgarten, Clay Epstein, Jason Gurvitz, and Alvaro Gutierrez.
“Diablo is non-stop action with powerful performances from Scott, Marko, and Alanna. Highlightstar social media reach with Bill Shadorf and Francisco will garner the marker awareness that this film deserves.” – Stan Wertlieb, Grindstone Entertainment Group
Bill Shadorf, CEO of Highlightstar and Executive Producer of Diablo, expressed his full support for Francisco’s new role, saying, “We are thrilled to see Francisco take on the role of Executive Producer. His unique background as a trend-setting influencer and actor brings a fresh, innovative vision to storytelling. Diablo is poised to captivate audiences worldwide, and Francisco is ready to make a lasting impact on the film industry by showcasing his talents beyond the digital world.” The film premiered on June 13th.
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