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)

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:  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)