Vision Films to Release 'If I Could Ride Again' Equestrian Film for Summer Audiences
LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of If I Could Ride Again on July 8, 2025. The film is a continuation story of If I Could Ride, based on the book of the same name by Donald Miller. The standalone story was directed by Nick Pinelli, written by Don Miller and Nick Pinelli, produced by Jeff Brody, and executive produced by Don Miller and Jeff Kavy. In this story, Don Miller honors the memory of his late son, stock car racer Ricky Miller. By adding a parallel racing story to the equestrian theme, and portrayed by Ricky's brother Donnie, the character and story serve as a heartfelt tribute.
If I Could Ride Again continues to rack up festival awards, adding to a formidable list including wins for Best Feature Film at the Independent Film Award Festival, Future of Film Awards, 1st Monthly Film Festival, the ARFF Paris, and the Gold Remi Award for Family Feature at Worldfest Houston International Film Festival; Best First-Time Director accolades at Independent Film Award Festival and 1st Monthly Film Festival; Best Actress (Eva Igo) at the Independent Film Award Festival, Future of Film Awards, and 1st Monthly Film Festival, as well as a nods for Cinematography.
Synopsis: When a former equestrian champion returns home from college, she finds that her best friend is taking her place training for an upcoming competition. As she struggles with the injury that prevents her from riding again, the tension between the two mounts and their trainer encourages them to lean on each other, and their love of horses and racecars, to find strength, hope, and redemption. Trailer: youtube.com/IfICouldRideAgain
The film stars Eva Igo (The Last Astronaut, World of Dance), Alexis Arnold (The Shipment), Tom Vera (The Great American Action Hero), Amanda Pfeiffer (Grit), Ethan Rhoad (Dragonfly Boy), and introduces actor Ashton Dunford in his first role, who has been blind since birth.
Lise Romanoff, CEO and Managing Director of Vision Films says, "This film is more than an equestrian competition story. It deals with friendship and loyalty over individual success."
"Our characters find themselves in significant battles with external situations or internal demons, and the only way to overcome and triumph over those issues is to face them head on," said Nick Pinelli, the film's director. "It's a film about redemption, hope, love — and all that it takes to be the best version of ourselves."
Author/writer Donald Miller shares, "If I Could Ride Again reminds us that even when life takes a turn we never expected, the road ahead can still lead to hope, healing, and incredible triumph. This story is more than a movie —it's a tribute to love, loss, and the strength to rise again and never give up. It's inspired by my son, and it carries his spirit in every frame." He continues, "New actor Ashton Dunford reminded all of us what courage truly looks like. He didn't just play the role of David—he lived it. His performance is a powerful message that no dream is out of reach, no matter the obstacles."
Donnie Miller adds, "It was an emotional journey to step into my brother's shoes and wear his last racing uniform. Every scene felt like honoring his legacy in the most powerful way I could."
If I Could Ride Again will be available on major streaming and cable platforms across the US and Canada on July 8, 2025.
About Vision Films
Vision Films is a leading independent sales and VOD aggregator specializing in the licensing, marketing, and distribution of over 800 feature films, documentaries, and series from some of the most prolific independent film producers in the world. Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television platforms. visionfilms.net
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