Category: ROMANCE Film Festival

Director Biography – Marc Saez (FOLLOW THE ARROW)

Marc SAEZ First Short Movie. Written, Directed and Produced by Marc SAEZ won 30 Awards in different American Festivals and a Special Mention In Pontaut Combaut ( France) WINNER 2 GOLD AWARDS for Best Short & Best Director at the PRESTIGE AWARDS 2013 USA (Eureka) WINNER 3 AWARDS at the BEST SHORTS Festival USA 2012

Director Biography – Lee Manansala (KHADIAH AND PAULINE)

Lee Manansala was born in The Philippines, raised in San Francisco, went to film school in New York and now lives in Brooklyn. He is a narrative writer and director and editor, and he edits internet video content to keep the lights on.

Short Film: KHADIAH AND PAULINE, 6min., USA, Romance

On their 3rd date, Parisians Khadijah and Pauline discuss fashion choices, a grandmother passing, and coming out. Film Type: Short Genres: Romance, Drama Runtime: 5 minutes 30 seconds Completion Date: January 4, 2019 Production Budget: 2,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: France Film Language: French Shooting Format: Digital Aspect Ratio: 16:9… Continue reading Short Film: KHADIAH AND PAULINE, 6min., USA, Romance

Short Film: SAY YES, 12min., Sweden, Romance/Drama

Julia is in love with her best friend Christian. Christian is in love with the single life. A film about the modern day relationship, being young, stupid and daring to say yes to love. Project Title (Original Language): Säg Ja Film Type: Short, Student Genres: Romance, Drama Runtime: 12 minutes 35 seconds Completion Date: November… Continue reading Short Film: SAY YES, 12min., Sweden, Romance/Drama

Director Biography – Ace Hicks (TAKE CARE OF ME)

Ace Hicks is a filmmaker with over twenty years of professional acting experience, and over ten years as a professional photographer. She has a strong passion for authentic storytelling and bringing forth the raw, human and existential themes that connect us all. After studying acting on a full scholarship at Vancouver Actors Studio in Vancouver,… Continue reading Director Biography – Ace Hicks (TAKE CARE OF ME)

Director Biography – Martin GEISLER (MATCH)

Martin Geisler spent his childhood in the French Alps before arriving in Paris where he studied philosophy and cinema at the University Paris X Nanterre. After a master’s degree in aesthetic philosophy, Martin Geisler directed his first short film, “Lou”, which won best actor and best actress award at the Troyes Short Film Festival. In… Continue reading Director Biography – Martin GEISLER (MATCH)

Short Film: PERFECT MATTRESS: A LOVE STORY, 9min., USA, Romance/Drama

We all search desperately for true love, and for this quirky couple the only way is to get on a mattress… but not in the way you think. Film Type: Short, Student Runtime: 9 minutes 4 seconds Completion Date: May 2, 2019 Production Budget: 1,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United… Continue reading Short Film: PERFECT MATTRESS: A LOVE STORY, 9min., USA, Romance/Drama