Empower Productions
Zelena Star, Featured Singer
Austin, Tx — March 8, 2026 — Empower Productions is proud to announce the world
premiere of Rising Star, a moving short documentary directed by University of Texas alumna
Marci Winters. The film follows the journey of Star Zelena, a talented young singer in foster
care that Marci met volunteering for Kids In a New Groove. The film explores how mentorship
and music can provide a lifeline of hope.
