FEATURE DOCUMENTARY • 2025 • 72 mins
THE OPENER is a feel-great story about street performer Philip Labes who posted his music online and found that it spoke to millions. When his songs reached the ears of one of his heroes, Grammy-winner Jason Mraz, he was invited on his very first tour for a chance to prove himself on the big stage.

“The ultimate underdog story, guided by an effervescent protagonist, THE OPENER will restore your faith in the power of dreaming big.” — Calgary Int’l Film Festival

Screenings & AWARDS

AFMX - WINNER, Best Documentary
Naples Int’l Film Festival - WINNER, Jury Award
Bushwick Film Festival - WINNER, Jury Award
DOCUTAH - WINNERS, Emerging Artist Award & Best Score

Official Selection:
Heartland Int’l Film Festival
Calgary Int’l Film Festival
Woods Hole Film Festival
Sebastopol Doc Film Festival
SoHo Int’l Film Festival
Omaha Film Festival
Toronto Int’l Music Video Festival

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