Author: festivalforromance

Leon’s thought and emotions are so impaired due to drug abuse that contact is lost with external reality. Project Links  Instagram

In a space the interviewer and the interviewee.In another space, people waiting to be interviewedwith the longing, dream or need to be the chosen one.Lives to write is a loud and clear message aboutpossibility that human beings have of being able to remakeour life as many times as we want.

Robert Steven Mack is a senior at Indiana University where he is pursuing a BS in Ballet from the Jacobs School of Music, as well as a BA in History and a minor in Classics. As a dancer, he has trained at summer intensives at American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet and Princess Grace Academy.… Continue reading Director Biography – Robert Steven Mack (CHISEL)

A young woman wakes up in a desolate landscape, which she shares with a mysterious young man of unknown intentions. At first frightened of him, she learns that he might be hiding more than he’s letting on. Project Links  Facebook  Instagram

Niels Bourgonje (1980) is an award-winning short film and commercial director based in Amsterdam. Niels graduated with the short thriller BURN, which was selected for several international film festivals winning numerous awards. Since then, his short films have consistently been selected for Academy Award qualifying festivals like Palm Springs ShortFest, Seattle International Film Festival, HollyShorts International Film… Continue reading Director Biography – Niels Bourgonje (BARRIER)

September 1944. Two Canadian soldiers find a boy washed up on the Dutch beach. Where did he come from and can he be trusted? Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

Jordan K. Ellis has been making films for nearly 10 years. A filmmaker, photographer, and educator from Charlotte, NC, he was honored with a Bachelor’s Degree in filmmaking and photography from the Art Institute in 2013. He now runs his own company, CinemaHouse Productions and has provided educational workshops, involving film history and video production… Continue reading Director Biography – Jordan Ellis (CROSSING OVER THE DARK)

A withered old man metaphysically recalls the deepest memories of his late lover. Project Links  Website  Instagram

Alba Roland Mejia is a writer, producer, and director based in Oakland, CA. Alba’s work focuses on the African diaspora and strives to capture the true essence of storytelling by pulling from real life experiences. Director Statement “When I was approached to create this project I knew I had to keep it raw – in… Continue reading Director Biography – Alba Roland Mejia (BLACKNESS IS EVERYTHING)

Blackness is Everything is an experimental/performative short film that celebrates the diversity of the Black diaspora in The Bay Area. Produced by BAYCAT Studio with funding from the Skoll Foundation. Project Links  Website  Twitter  Instagram