Director Biography – Nathalie Therriault (THE TAILOR)

A queer woman in her 50s, Nathalie Therriault (she/her) is a Vancouver-based emerging filmmaker. Nathalie began her artistic pursuits at 8 years old as an actor and trained with numerous acting coaches from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Her passion for craft and the examination of truth made for a natural progression to teaching. She has… Continue reading Director Biography – Nathalie Therriault (THE TAILOR)

Short Film: CAMILLA, 11min,. Drama/Romance

Camilla is a 19 years old photographer. She lives her life apathetically. When Camilla meets Beatrice she immediately understands that the latter nurtures a loving interest in her. Unfortunately, Camilla is unable to face this new situation. She will try, through an inner path, to face herself and her fears. Project Links  Website

Director Biography – David Mahmoudieh (SNAKE DICK)

Born in the UK to immigrant parents, David (birth name “Darvood”) is half-Iranian and half-British-French-Canadian. Married to a second-generation American-Korean with roots in Japan, he likens his family gatherings to a summit at the UN. David began his career as a trainee AD on productions including “X-Files”, “The Outer Limits” and “Batman Begins”, where he… Continue reading Director Biography – David Mahmoudieh (SNAKE DICK)

Director Biography – Sarah N. Gaygen (BETTER THAN SEX)

An MFA student at Rochester Institute of Technology. Previous awards include Best WNY Student film at The Buffalo International Film Festival and Best Animated Film at The SUNYWIDE Film Festival. Director Statement This is most definitely my most personal film yet, and I hope it will bring more awareness to this sexual orientation that’s slowly… Continue reading Director Biography – Sarah N. Gaygen (BETTER THAN SEX)

Director Biography – Liang-Chun Lin (THICKER THAN BLOOD)

Liang-Chun Lin was born and raised in Taiwan. She earned her BA of Radio and Television at Chengchi University in Taipei. After 5 years working as an Assistant Director and Script supervisor, she is now pursuing an MFA in Film Production at Chapman University and working with both Taiwan and U.S. productions. She has worked… Continue reading Director Biography – Liang-Chun Lin (THICKER THAN BLOOD)