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Filmmaker David Sanchez V (TWISTED GAZE)

TWISTED GAZE, 19min., MexicoDirected by David Sanchez VDiego travels to Turkey, makes a layover in Dubai. There he suffers a series of abuses by authority, sexual and homophobic by the police and military. This leads to a ceaseless search of identity and an obscure social questioning — psychological about masculinity, diversity and the “Who am… Continue reading Filmmaker David Sanchez V (TWISTED GAZE)

Filmmaker Maddy Murphy (LOOSEN UP: THE SHORT)

LOOSEN UP: THE SHORT, 8min., USADirected by Maddy Murphy, Evan Macedo18 year old Charlie is eager to get to college where she can finally escape her overbearing parents and put her obsession with self-pleasure to rest using a more socially accepted pleasure. Unfortunately, it’s there that she discovers sex isn’t quite as easy as it… Continue reading Filmmaker Maddy Murphy (LOOSEN UP: THE SHORT)

Filmmaker Antonio Rotunno (A TACO)

A TACO, 2min., MexicoDirected by Antonio RotunnoA young man walks through the streets of the city when a beggar child asks him for help to eat, will he help him or pass him by? https://www.instagram.com/antoniorotunnofilmmaker/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? We had plans for another short but… Continue reading Filmmaker Antonio Rotunno (A TACO)

Writer/Producer/Actor Piéra Forde:

FORSWORN, 8min., AustraliaDirected by Courtney WagnerPrincess Ellora has some reservations about inheriting the throne. Her reservations are often quelled by her guard, Brynn, who promises to support her through even the toughest times. After Ellora’s betrothal becomes imminent, the girls must decide if their feelings for one another are to be acted upon before it’s… Continue reading Writer/Producer/Actor Piéra Forde:

Filmmaker Jay Beckett (DADDY)

DADDY, 20min., USADirected by Jay BeckettRodrigo is an unstable, and materialistic queer man who falls madly in love with his sugar daddy. Rodrigo’s best friend finds out that he is married to a woman and has a new born son. His world collapses along with his mind. Heartbroken and mentally disturbed, he goes on a… Continue reading Filmmaker Jay Beckett (DADDY)

Filmmaker Deb Ethier (EPICYCLE)

EPICYCLE, 7min., CanadaDirected by Deb EthierA surreal experimental animated allegory of the cyclical rise, fall and evolution of social order. https://rustybolttheatre.zyrosite.com/https://www.facebook.com/rustybolttheatre/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I’d been looking back through some of my very early (as in: really old) art notebooks and wanted to bring some… Continue reading Filmmaker Deb Ethier (EPICYCLE)

Filmmaker Rodrigo Oliva & Jandy Ayala (EL CAPITAN PACO)

EL CAPITAN PACO, 25min., MexicoDirected by Rodrigo OlivaPaco is a public transportation driver who deals with his stressful job every day, until the imagination of Sarah, his daughter, turns him into the captain of a spaceship and gives him another perspective on his problems. https://www.instagram.com/capitanpacocortometraje/ Get to know filmmakers Rodrigo Oliva & Jandy Ayala: What… Continue reading Filmmaker Rodrigo Oliva & Jandy Ayala (EL CAPITAN PACO)

Filmmaker John Edward Makens (ART AND LIFE: The Story of Jim Phillips)

ART AND LIFE: The Story of Jim Phillips, 90min.,Directed by John Edward MakensA pioneer of graphic art, Jim Phillips, known for his bold and visceral imagery, has left an indelible mark on the world of rock posters, surf, and skateboard art. Drawing inspiration from his life in Santa Cruz, California, Jim’s journey from publishing his… Continue reading Filmmaker John Edward Makens (ART AND LIFE: The Story of Jim Phillips)

Filmmaker Venus Jones (Lil’ RED is RIDING the wrong way in the HOOD!)

Lil’ RED is RIDING the wrong way in the HOOD!, 8min., USADirected by Venus JonesThis short film with a long title is a Hip Hop twist on a classic cautionary tale starts with an adventurous little boy getting lost on the wrong side of town. Childhood labor and public safety may sound like heavy topics,… Continue reading Filmmaker Venus Jones (Lil’ RED is RIDING the wrong way in the HOOD!)

Filmmaker Nicholas Hansell (FLOWERS)

FLOWERS, 20min., USADirected by Nicholas HansellOver a weekend in spring, a high school boy reconnects with an old friend and begins to discover what it really means to be in love. https://www.instagram.com/flowerstheshortfilm/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I started this journey to really dive into what it… Continue reading Filmmaker Nicholas Hansell (FLOWERS)