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Director BIO: Sabeeh Ahmad (IN A HAIL OF BROKEN GLASS)
A Pakistani writer and filmmaker, Sabeeh has a keen interest in the breadth of human experience. He strives to tell character-driven stories that connect with the audience emotionally and intellectually. Sabeeh’s stories engage with the complexities of the world, centering mostly on underdogs, rebels and anti-heroes. A dedicated reader of literature, sociology and psychology, as… Continue reading Director BIO: Sabeeh Ahmad (IN A HAIL OF BROKEN GLASS)
Short Film: IN A HAIL OF BROKEN GLASS, 7min., Pakistan, Drama
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.
Director BIO: Milo Ferguson (JUPITER & EUROPA)
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)
Short Film: JUPITER & EUROPA, 3min., USA, Animation
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.
Director BIO: Sam Seccombe (LESSONS)
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)
Short Film: LESSONS, 15min., UK, Drama/Romance
The morning after a one night stand, Dan and Tommy engage in an interesting and unexpected conversation about relationships, sexuality and themselves.
Director BIO: Damian Bonito Zapien (NOAH’S SONG)
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)
Short Film: NOAH’S SONG, 3min., Animation/Romance
Noah’s Song is an animation about a transgender man coming out to his partner.
Director BIO: Fia Perera (MERMAID)
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)