Discover 'Secrets of the Warrior'
A Cinematic Journey Based on the Acclaimed 'Acceptance Series' by Rebecca Heidt
In a world of secrets and ancient powers, a resilient young woman with a hidden warrior past must discover her mystical gifts to escape a relentless enemy, triggering an age-old conflict connected to the tree of life.
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Combined cast social media reach is 12.4 Million!
Confirmed Product Placement: Coca-Cola
The Team Behind the Film
Valued Partnerships
Rebecca Heidt
Director
Heidt Films is an independent film production company dedicated to adapting the "Acceptance Series" into a captivating series of feature films. Founded by Rebecca Heidt, the company is currently producing the first of five feature films based on her acclaimed book series. In addition to film production, Rebecca leverages her expertise and industry connections to coach other authors, helping them transform their books into movies. She is most know for being an advocate for mental health, lgbtq rights and representation, and adhd/neurodivergence. In recognition of her influence and advocacy, she ranked 9th in the Iconic 100 Impact Igniters Worldwide for 2023 and in 2024 nominated for the presidential award. She has gone on to previously win 10 literary awards for her publications in Contemporary, LGBTQ, Female and Urban Fantasy Fiction.
Brittani Starr
Producer/Creative Director
Zarlequan Studios is a creative powerhouse dedicated to transforming visions into reality. Specializing in affordable website design and indie film production, we offer a comprehensive range of services to help businesses and creators shine. From crafting stunning, search-optimized websites to producing captivating films, music videos, and more, Zarlequan Studios is here to support your creative journey every step of the way. Let us bring your story to life with passion, innovation, and dedication.
Amber Diog-Thorne
Associate Producer/Actor
Amber is one of the most sought after actresses for British Independent Films.
She has played leading roles in 29 British Feature Films, numerous award winning short films, TV spots and comedy productions. Recent castings include; the protagonist in "Hestia" a sci-fi filmed at Pinewood Studios in partnership with Sony Pictures, the antagonist opposite Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter) in the Feature Film “Influenced!” and a co-lead in NBC Peacock's "The Alpha Male Chronicles". Amber played a lead role in IMDb’s 2nd Most Anticipated Film of 2023 “Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey” which was #1 in the US box office & had a worldwide cinematic release. She has trained at RADA (UK) and Beverly Hills Playhouse (USA).
Amber is also a Comedian - she has previously been commissioned as a writer/performer by BBC Comedy, and stars in “Laugh Lessons” on BBC Three. She writes/produces original comedy shorts which have received over 100 million views, and amassed over 3 million combined followers in the process.
Highly trained in Screen Combat, Weapons, Firearms and Wirework - Amber also enjoys horse riding, archery and boxing.
Amber is Neurodivergent (ADHD), with English, Irish and Scottish heritage. She was born in North Yorkshire and has previously lived in New Zealand. She has a combined social media following of 3 Million.
Radostin Radev
Producer/Actor
Hexagon Films Ltd, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a boutique production company specializing in film and commercial projects in Bulgaria and the Balkans. Our skilled team has worked with top brands like Adidas, Gucci, TikTok, and the BBC.
Recent highlights include Young Arrows' nominated projects: NHS - The Shape of Water (Best Student Commercial) and Sigala x MNEK - Radio (Best Music Video). We also produced a marketing video for Pernod Ricard.
In film, our shorts 'False Start' and 'Red Market' are winning awards on the festival circuit, including Best Short, Best Romance, and Best Comedy in Rome, London, Ottawa, and Budapest.
Get ready for an extraordinary journey as award-winning LGBTQ+ author Rebecca Heidt brings you an electrifying adaptation of the gripping novel –’Secrets of the Warrior’. In 2003, within a modern city, the tranquil life of the ruling nymph family—Lucas, Rose, and their daughter Selena—is shattered by a betrayal from their friend Kieran. Lucas and Rose sacrifice themselves, allowing Selena and her guardian Liam to escape. Fast forward to 2024, Selena, now an adult, conceals her mystical heritage and trains as a covert guardian of the tree of life under Liam's guardianship. Despite her efforts, Selena's courage attracts attention, particularly from Dima and Ryder, an enforcer working for Kieran. As Selena navigates a world of danger and secrets, she forms bonds with a female named Skylar falling in love, while facing threats from all sides. She must decide whether to embrace unlocking her heritage or pursue a normal life. The story blurs the lines between myth and reality. Selena confronts her fears and seeks her place in a community she never knew while navigating her family's betrayal and being hunted, fighting for her life.
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Explore the 'Acceptance Series':
Pieces of My Career
Acceptance: The Begining
Selena Wilson seems completely normal on all accounts except for her family’s secrets, glowing eyes, unusual strength, and other random occurrences. Now, as others' paths start to intertwine with hers, the uncertainty within her begins to bare its fangs. Especially when a mysterious girl named Skylar walks into to her life, and her world is turned upside down. Inner peace is her goal, but will she be able to find it as she is forced to accept the unthinkable while discovering who she really is?
Check out the first award winning book by Rebecca Heidt. The start of the Acceptance series took her all over self discovery and facing hard truths. The outcome is an influential page-turner of lgbtq representation and facing the expectations that others have for us, while remaining who we are. Set and based in Sweden.
Acceptance: The Reality
​With Selena’s journey continuing into new unknown areas, hard truths and emotions are surfacing. She has to learn how to navigate them while staying focused on what needs to be done becomes harder and harder each day.
Between seeing Skylar almost daily and lines drawn on the ground, things are about to take some unexpected turns.
Out maneuvering Ryder and his pawns may be more complex than it looks. Trust, loyalty, and alliances will be tested. But is that all this rebellion is about? Or is there something more?
In the second book of the LGBT fiction Acceptance series, Acceptance: The Reality, Selena realizes she must accept her new way of life- but does she feel ready to give in to it?
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Rebecca Heidt is extremely proud and excited to share her second work Acceptance: The Reality. The project might have been a lengthy one, but this was one story that really needed to be told. It is the second book and an award winner of her Acceptance series.
Acceptance: Reborn
In the third installment of the award-winning LGBTQ+ fiction series, Acceptance: Reborn, Selena has succeeded against Ryder and Kieran in the fight for her birthright. And now?There have been losses, gains, and discoveries on both sides. Old truths have found their way to the light.Selena continues her pursuit to bring unity to a fractured community while grieving the fresh loss of her Uncle. As she tries to leave Skylar behind her, feeling lost and alone, she carves a path forward, looking for her mother, Rose.Amid her self-realization, Selena works alongside Elvira to find answers. Will she find the balance she craves? Or will everything that Selena fought for start falling apart?
Rebecca wrote this story through a severe injury and the death of her father. Ironically, her personal journey was mirroring where the story was intented to go. This allowed her to pull from her experiences and feelings to bring the writing to the next level to share with the readers.
Diana Morrow
Always get up and keep moving forward. It may be slow but it is still progress
