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Director Biography – CJ L Arellano (THE COAT ROOM)

C.J. ARELLANO is a Chicago-based award-winning screenwriter and director who specializes in queer-themed, comedic, and sci-fi content. He has directed several web series, including the gay sketch comedy project, John Loos: Too Big for This World, which screened at the New York Television Festival in July 2018. He has directed video for globally renowned brands… Continue reading Director Biography – CJ L Arellano (THE COAT ROOM)

Web Series: THE COAT ROOM., 10min., USA, WebSeries/Comedy

The Coat Room is a comedic web series about a troubled woman in lingerie who traps herself in the coat room of a party, hoping to entice her one true love. Instead, she keeps running into guests (1 guest per episode) who just want to get their coats. The series stars Second City writer-performer Julia… Continue reading Web Series: THE COAT ROOM., 10min., USA, WebSeries/Comedy

Director Biography – Davide Carlini (TRATAK 1 – ANTARS)

Born in the field of colors, paints, graphics and industrial design, passionate about photography (already at 12 years used darkroom for the development of bw photos and graphics for silkscreen printing frames..) and music (studying self-taught piano and keyboards, enthusiast of blues, jazz, electronic and experimental music) and cinema (among most beloved filmmakers; Fernando di… Continue reading Director Biography – Davide Carlini (TRATAK 1 – ANTARS)

Web Series: TRATAK 1 – ANTARS, 8min., WebSeries/Experimental

Tratak/Trataka in the east and in parapsychology is known as an ancient technology for activation of sensory not commonly used seand atrophied in the majority of beings embodied in this space-time. The first chapter of this experimental mid-footage introduces Edam’s experience; a man like everyone who is between the sky and the abyss, between doubt… Continue reading Web Series: TRATAK 1 – ANTARS, 8min., WebSeries/Experimental

Director Biography – Kathy Kiany (SECOND HOME)

Kathy Kiany is an indie animation filmmaker based in Vancouver. She has worked as a motion designer for over 8 years, specializing in storytelling. After her immigration from Iran to Canada, she decided to take her skills a step further into the craft of filmmaking, pursuing the true passion of hers, animation. Her resent animation… Continue reading Director Biography – Kathy Kiany (SECOND HOME)

Web Series: SECOND HOME, 6min., Canada, WebSeries/Animation

Sahra who has just immigrated to Canada from Iran is trying to fit into a new culture. She is experiencing a series of challenges varying from grocery shopping to finding a job. These barriers have left her feeling lost and empty, and have made her questioning her identity and why she has immigrated in the… Continue reading Web Series: SECOND HOME, 6min., Canada, WebSeries/Animation

Director Biography – Danny Berish (RED CHEF REVIVAL)

In 2014, Daniel co-founded Black Rhino Creative, an award winning film production firm dedicated to sharing authentic, intimate and engaging short form documentaries for brands such as Leica Camera, Lululemon, ESPN, and Liz Arden. Most recently, he directed Red Chef Revival, a food and travel series exploring modern Indigenous cuisine. More than a cooking show,… Continue reading Director Biography – Danny Berish (RED CHEF REVIVAL)

Web Series: RED CHEF REVIVAL, 22min., Canada, Webseries/Documentary

Black Rhino Creative’s Red Chef Revival is a 6 x 22 minute food and travel series exploring modern Indigenous cuisine through the lens of three chefs. New York Times featured, Cezin Nottaway. Top Chef finalist, Rich Francis and Iron Chef finalist Shane Chartrand. Using food as their access point, the chefs discover a new path… Continue reading Web Series: RED CHEF REVIVAL, 22min., Canada, Webseries/Documentary

Winning TV PILOT Screenplay Reading: Miracle Cove, by Al Cool

SERIES: Set in 1970, this rainforest tale follows a damaged son wanting to save his sisters from their violent father by taking a dangerous logging job. There, he must live with his decision in a world intertwined with a twisted employer, workplace thugs, mentors and an alluring lover — a world he might not survive.… Continue reading Winning TV PILOT Screenplay Reading: Miracle Cove, by Al Cool