Los Angeles, June 30, 2025 – The heartwarming holiday film Heart Full of Hope, produced by Nicole Mendez, executive director of the Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation (MNITF) and Suzanne DeLaurentiis, has just wrapped production. The latest co-production from MNITF and Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions will be released on all major streaming platforms in mid-November 2025.
Taking place in the small town of Willow Creek, the film is the story of sisters Whitney and Lynette Walker, who share an unbreakable bond. Whitney, a determined woman in her 30s, refuses to let renal kidney failure stop her from earning a college degree, while her lively and devoted younger sister Lynette is always by her side. But beneath Lynette’s unwavering support, she quietly struggles with the pain of knowing she isn’t a match to be Whitney’s kidney donor.
The film stars Chelsea Rose Cook, Juliah Cheree Taylor and Sebastian Armani, is written by Tricia Aurand, and directed by Dale Fabfigar.
“We were thrilled to work with such a gifted ensemble of talented people whose contributions not only provided exceptional entertainment for audiences, but also effectively elevated awareness for this important cause,” says Nicole Mendez.
Last year’s production of The Christmas Chain was a major streaming success. A special ‘Christmas in July’ social media campaign designed to promote kidney disease awareness will be launched this July. A Heart Full of Hope will be released in mid-November.
MNITF will hold its annual star-studded holiday gala fundraiser on November 2nd in Beverly Hills, California.
Recently, the film’s official music video by ZupaNova featuring Young Retro was unveiled. https://youtu.be/5J1UxAgxDjs
The Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation (MNITF) is a public nonprofit dedicated to the mission of advancing the science and practice of organ transplantation and end-stage organ disease therapies through research, education, and innovation. http://mnitf.org
Photos Courtesy of Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions.
