Montgomery County native Steven Rales won an Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film as producer of the film, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.” Rales was born in Bethesda in 1951. He founded Danaher Corporation in 1984 with his brother Mitchell Rales (part owner of the Washington Commanders and founder of Glenstone), where Steven Rales is chairman of the board.
Steven Rales founded the film production company Indian Paintbrush in 2006, which works closely with filmmaker Wes Anderson, who won the Oscar alongside Rales for “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.” The company has produced films such as Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Isle of Dogs. He is also a minority owner of the Indiana Pacers, purchasing a 20% stake in the team last year.
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” stars Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Ayoade. It was written by Roald Dahl and chronicles a variety of stories, but the main one follows Henry Sugar– who is able to see through objects and predict the future with the help of a book he stole. The 40 minute film is currently streaming on Netflix.
Rales and Anderson were not present to accept their award, so presenters Issa Rae and Ramy Youssef accepted the awards on their behalf. In a fun MoCo connection, Issa Rae grew up in Montgomery County. Rae was born in Los Angeles. After moving to Senegal for a couple years where her father, a pediatrician, attempted to open a hospital, her family moved to Potomac, Maryland. While growing up in Potomac, she was in a gifted and talented program at Cold Spring Elementary School.
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Appreciated, valued and opportunityMovie being filmed in McLean, VA, needs your support
A local community movie is filming in our area in June and needs contributions!
Local actors, teens, teachers, housewives, and retired residences are trying to make this film happen but we need your help.
This is an educational short story about teens learning how to navigate when they don't feel accepted by their friends and what to do to find acceptance. Yet this film isn't just for teens. In your life have you ever felt like you weren't accepted??
Come be a part of the audience for this film! Invite your friends. Be a part of this film being produced right here in our area.
This is a social impact film that will show locally and internationally at film festivals in 2025 and also at colleges.
More information can be found here. DONATE TODAY:
https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/ultimate-bias/
https://www.silvanomarifilms.com/jis
This is a not-for-profit film and donations are tax-deductible.
Free Community Father-Daughter Dance
Fathers and father figures, create unforgettable memories with your daughter at our free community father-daughter dance on June 1st, from 6-8 pm. Hosted outdoors at Olney Baptist Church. This event offers a delightful outdoor experience complete with a DJ spinning tunes, interactive games, a charming photo booth, delicious treats, and exciting raffle prizes. Fathers/father figures and daughters of all ages are warmly welcomed to share in this special evening together. Join us for an evening of joy, laughter, and cherished moments!
In the spirit of giving back to our community, we are partnering with Quest to Feed Montgomery to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We kindly ask each attendee to bring along a non-perishable food item to donate during the event. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in supporting families facing food insecurity in our area.
