Writer/Actor Paul Darrigo (SUMMERVILLE)

SUMMERVILLE, 26min., USADirected by Anthony Di PietroAfter an Alien invasion, the invaders decide to convert humans to a work force… An underground resistor, the Ghost, has some special skills that helps in the fight. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9805310/reference/ Get to know writer/producer/actor Paul Darrigo: 1. What motivated you to make this film? This started out with “Let’s shoot… Continue reading Writer/Actor Paul Darrigo (SUMMERVILLE)

Filmmaker Marilyne Lamontagne (HEIRLOOM)

HEIRLOOM, 11min., CanadaDirected by Marilyne LamontagneEtienne confronts the crushing pressure of generational expectations and masculinity of their inheritance home as they seek emancipation in the wilderness. Etienne’s trans identity is an experiential audible journey amidst chaos and spontaneity. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Heirloom was a project… Continue reading Filmmaker Marilyne Lamontagne (HEIRLOOM)

Filmmaker Will Chehab (TAKING FLIGHT)

TAKING FLIGHT, 11min., USADirected by Will ChehabIn an area where traditional education fails students, one Mayan woman starts her own school in order to rebuild her community from the ground up. Through er integral education, which includes meals for students and workshops for their parents, Ingrid Villasenor strengthens her home of Panajachel one step at… Continue reading Filmmaker Will Chehab (TAKING FLIGHT)

Filmmaker Shyamala Moorty (HOW DO YOU FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH COUNTRY MUSIC?)

HOW DO YOU FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH COUNTRY MUSIC?, 13min., USADirected by Shyamala MoortyShe just wants to sing country and western on stage, but it’s not easy for a South Asian-American in the deep south where every audience is a hostile one. “How Do You Fall Out of Love with County Music” is a… Continue reading Filmmaker Shyamala Moorty (HOW DO YOU FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH COUNTRY MUSIC?)

Filmmaker Kalie Granier (A’AI)

A’AI, 5min., USADirected by Kalie GranierA discussion with a pelican on the shore who is announcing the funeral dance of its kelp forest to a Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Nation woman. https://kaliegranier.com/https://www.instagram.com/kalie_granier/?hl=fr Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? In the face of unprecedented climate change caused by human activities,… Continue reading Filmmaker Kalie Granier (A’AI)

Filmmaker Mingyang Li (HANNAH)

HANNAH, 13min., USADirected by Mingyang LiThis short film tells the story of a couple who dislike doing household chores. They purchase a robot to assist them with these tasks, but due to the robot’s self-learning capabilities, it eventually develops the desire to replace the female protagonist. https://www.instagram.com/hannah_film1/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated… Continue reading Filmmaker Mingyang Li (HANNAH)

Filmmaker Elizabeth Vetur Khaust (AFTER YOU)

AFTER YOU, 2min., RussiaDirected by Elizabeth Vetur KhaustCollaboration with the jewellery brand Mineral Weather on the theme of beauty during the war https://vimeo.com/786011812https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth.haust/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?It was just a random idea to make something beautiful together with my good friend and also jewelry designer Anna.Through… Continue reading Filmmaker Elizabeth Vetur Khaust (AFTER YOU)

Filmmaker Alexander Miguel (HOUSE OF MYSTIC MAGIC)

HOUSE OF MYSTIC MAGIC, 4min., UKDirected by Alexander MiguelIn the House of Mystic Magic you will find all sorts. Creatures from Heaven to Hell and anything in between. Depicting a variety of scenarios all playing with the concept of the deadly sins, we showcase Mystic Magic’s fascination with dark, animalistic luxury couture. In today’s society… Continue reading Filmmaker Alexander Miguel (HOUSE OF MYSTIC MAGIC)

Filmmaker Renetta G. Amador (GUMMIES)

GUMMIES, 5min,. USADirected by Renetta G. AmadorA tomboy transforms the gender trappings of her room to show her cruel mother how sugar and spice don’t equal nice. http://www.mexecutionerproductions.com/https://www.instagram.com/gummies_film/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? After I graduated college I worked as a Program Director for a GLBTQI++ organization… Continue reading Filmmaker Renetta G. Amador (GUMMIES)