Author: lgbttorontofilmfestival

A young, middle-class Pakistani couple struggle to hide a devastating secret and keep up the facade of normalcy as they host the husband’s overbearing family at dinner.

Milo Ferguson is an animation student at The School of Visual Arts and is currently based in New York City. His mission is to use animation in his own unique way to tell genuine stories with meaningful representation for both the LGBTQ+ community and other underrepresented identities. Making his first animation at 13 years old,… Continue reading Director BIO: Milo Ferguson (JUPITER & EUROPA)

Owen has dreamed of being an astronaut his whole life, but living on Jupiter’s moon Europa isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. One day, on a boring satellite maintenance mission, he breaks free from routine with someone who makes outer space feel just a little warmer.

Sam moved back to the UK after being educated in Australia, to pursue his passion of filmmaking. Immediately establishing himself in the industry, he began working in location management and has since worked on major motion pictures such as 1917 and Batman. Meanwhile, he has continued to write, direct and produce short films in order… Continue reading Director BIO: Sam Seccombe (LESSONS)

The morning after a one night stand, Dan and Tommy engage in an interesting and unexpected conversation about relationships, sexuality and themselves.

Damián is a transgender Mexican-American filmmaker born in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Vassar College in 2020 with a Film and Psychology Double Major. Director Statement I finally accepted that I was a transgender the senior year of college. I was confused as towhat this meant, and how this would affect my relationships. Would… Continue reading Director BIO:  Damian Bonito Zapien (NOAH’S SONG)

Noah’s Song is an animation about a transgender man coming out to his partner.

Fia Perera is an award winning director and writer who has pulled from years of experience as an actor in front of the camera to hone her skills behind the camera as a director. Fia has appeared in numerous comedy clubs throughout the country as well as top clubs in NYC and LA such as… Continue reading Director BIO: Fia Perera (MERMAID)

A suicidal nine – year old boy struggling with his gender identity crosses paths with an unraveling but lovable Drag Queen. Project Links  Instagram

Andzej Gavriss is a multi award-winning director originally hailing from Latvia. Graduated from the University of Audio Visual Arts in 2015, Director has already cultivated a strong body of work that showcases his incredible appetite for experimental filmmaking. Gavriss work has won a Grand Prize at CLIO, GOLD for Direction at CLIO, Silver at Cannes… Continue reading Director BIO: Andzej Gavriss (WE WILL BECOME BETTER)