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)
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Short Film: SNAKE DICK, 8min., USA, Action
Jill’s got the snake. Julia’s got the flute. Alone, they have nothing. But together, they have a secret weapon to fight the darkness…
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)
Short Film: BETTER THAN SEX, 2min., USA, Animation
A personal poem about how one asexual person views romance and intimacy.
Short Film: SIN, 8min., Canada, Documentary
A nigerian girl flees her country because she has the change to be prosecuted for who she is, just to find out she takes an own battle with her. Director – Dimphy van Vilsteren
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)
Short Film: THICKER THAN BLOOD, 10min., USA, Drama/Family
Indian boy Karan recently gets a white stepsister, Lily, when their lesbian moms move together. Karan does not get along with Lily nor with this whole new family idea. As he desperately needs to blend in with peers at this upcoming party tonight, Lily gets her first period. Karan is forced to deal with it… Continue reading Short Film: THICKER THAN BLOOD, 10min., USA, Drama/Family
Director Biography – Brianna Reed (SWEET 15)
Brianna Reed is a 16-year-old actor based in Los Angeles, CA. She is a sophomore in college pursuing her AA in Film and will continue to pursue her BA in Creative Writing. This is her first film.
Short Film: SWEET 15, 7min., USA, Romance
On her 15th birthday, a young girl learns to navigate the complexities of budding adolescent romance with the guidance of her two best friends. Project Type:Short Runtime:6 minutes 40 seconds Completion Date:December 2, 2020 Production Budget:7,000 USD Country of Origin:United States Country of Filming:United States Language:English Shooting Format:Digital
Director Biography – Yuchen Fang (AFTER SCHOOL)
Yuchen Fang (English Name Bobby) is a director, writer and editor who currently lives in CA, USA, but grew up in China. Yuchen came to the USA when he was 20. He is currently an international student at the New York Film Academy. “After School” is a film he made as part of his BFA… Continue reading Director Biography – Yuchen Fang (AFTER SCHOOL)
