Hot Rod Culture Pioneer The Focus of Documentary ISKY
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Director Cheyanne R. Kane’s film makes LA Premiere at La Femme International Film Festival #DTLA
Los Angeles, CA (October 11, 2025) ISKY, a dynamic documentary that tells the bold story of Ed Iskenderian, a legendary pioneer in the hot rod culture, will screen as part of the 21st LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL #LAFIFF at the Regal Theaters at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, on Friday, October 17th at 8PM. A Vigilants Production, written and directed by Cheyanne R. Kane and produced by Cheyanne Kane and Kerry Ann Enright, with cinematographers Battiste Fenwick and Orlando Duguay and edited by Guy Shaham.
ISKY centers on Edward Iskenderian, a true pioneer in the world of hot-rodding and drag racing. The documentary tells the story of Edward and his crew of bold, brilliant mavericks— John Athan, Mickey Thompson, Vic Edelbrock, Don “Big Daddy” Garlits, and Bones Balogh, among others—who helped create not just a new motorsport, but a cultural revolution. With little formal education, no corporate sponsorship, and no institutional support, these self-made racers and engineers fueled a movement that became a multibillion-dollar global industry.
ISKY Trailer
Building a Legacy
The film is about grit, genius, and gearheads who used blood, sweat, and raw talent to forever change the art and science of performance racing. Edward’s journey—from the son of Armenian immigrants and a high school roadster builder to a humble legend of motorsports—is at the heart of ISKY.
“I felt compelled to make this film, ISKY. I wanted to capture the essence of a man who dared to dream. I discovered Edward and his crew of daring mavericks allowed their curiosity, imagination and perseverance to revolutionize and influence an automotive era,” says director Kane. “ISKY is not just about racing—it’s about how a tight-knit group of dreamers and builders inspired generations of engineers, racers, and designers. Edward and his fellow pioneers didn’t just build cars. They built a legacy.”
Screening information
“ISKY” will screen at the Regal Cinemas at LA Live, 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, 90015 on Friday, October 17th at 8PM. For tickets go HERE
*Information courtesy of Deborah Gilels, LA Media Consultants. Website LAMediaConsultants.com
