“Dear indie filmmakers, let’s see more like this, please.”

“Unpredictable, riveting, visceral visual-storytelling”

“…the whole cast and all the peripheral characters make this an excellent film. With strong direction from Isaac Woofter, Bound takes leaps and bounds towards what good filmmaking is all about.”

“BOUND is a study in subtlety, where Woofter often lets the visuals convey plot points or character inflections, without having to spell them out. He also punctuates the narrative with clues that get the audience thinking and waxing curious about where these are leading.”

“BOUND is a winner. We loved everything, almost, about this film. The actors, the settings, the cinematography and, last but not least, the editing.”

“With strong acting and a great deal of drama, this is a painful tale about self-discovery and leaving the past behind and it indicates that sometimes the past can follow a person.”

“BOUND is sure to leave viewers with a profound reflection on the human capacity for change and the strength found in shared struggles.”

“The end result is a deeply personal and riveting thriller that…proves that Woofter has an affinity for sensitive storytelling.”

“…Woofter analyze(s) his characters quite thoroughly, and thus, create empathy towards them, something that intensifies the drama that permeates the narrative, making it more impactful.”

“The film benefits from a tremendous ensemble cast of mostly stage vets who know how to bring characters to life and they do so wondrously.“

“New York has been filmed a lot over the last century and a half, but if BOUND is any indication, the city that never sleeps has more promising tales to come.”

“The first 5 minute sets the tone for the entire film. Gritty visuals, shaky cam shots, intense performances, so right off the bat you realize that this is going to be a totally raw story.”

“The low-budget indie has a vibrant heartbeat, a nice quick pace and gets a solid performance from Sadeghian.”

"BOUND deals deftly with real issues to do with mental health and finding a home, and it’s a winning, personable film that’s worth recommending to anyone seeking something thoughtful to watch than pre-packaged streaming fare."

“Among the many films screening to the delight of boisterous crowds at the Regal Union Square included Isaac Hirotsu Woofter’s locally shot and produced drama BOUND.”

“What a powerful film, Isaac…and such great performances!!!!! Thats the role of a lifetime that you wrote for Ramin!”

“There’s everything from blunt force, in-your-face magnitudes of violence and emotional upheaval to instances of pure, heartwarming magic and truly everything in between, and THAT for me IS the indicators of a filmmaker who WANTS their audience to FEEL while they watch, not just stare at the screen and not have to THINK!”

“Woofter creates something that’s immediately compelling, setting a strong atmosphere of emotional suffering, tension and giving a complicated, layered feel to his story.”

“BOUND is an immersive odyssey into resilience and emotional healing.“

"This pulse-pounding thriller is bound to move audiences on an emotional level."

“BOUND…is a captivating coming-of-age thriller that holds nothing back and accelerates with intensity.”

“Films like Bound are great examples of what true independent filmmaking should look like.”