SYNOPSIS

Antonia is being interrogated by Detective Ana Frank after the body of Mr. Silverman, her client, was found in a motel room. Detective Frank wants to understand what happened that evening allowing Antonia to relate her story. Antonia recounts that after leaving the male club, she encounters Mr. Silverman, whom she recognizes from her past. She feels nervous that he might recognize her. Antonia relives the past and tells Detective Frank that as a child she had fallen in love with a boy named Marco, Mr. Silverman’s son. In the motel room, Antonia can only think about Marco, and now she was having sex with his father. Once naked, Mr. Silverman recognizes Antonia as Antoni, the boy he once knew and angrily attacks her, triggering years of abuse by her father. Detective Frank understands, some people are forced to do things they don’t want to do.

“When the victim becomes the perpetrator”

OUR GOALS

Increase the awareness about the social issues faced by many friends and family of those dealing with gender identity and sexual preference in the LGBTQ community. These individuals can experience trauma, depression, anxiety, among many other problems. Through our film we want to take a stand and share a message with the world.

As filmmakers we want to share the product of our hard work, our talents, our passion for film. We hope for our work to be appreciated and that it may encourage other LGBTQ projects.

WHAT WE NEED

• Audio mastering
• Submission to the Oscars, and therefore, theatrical screenings in qualifying theaters
• Translations into a few languages
• Several marketing and distribution expenses

"We should have the freedom to be who we are and have no fear to show our feelings. We didn’t choose to be this way, but they chose to treat us differently. We deserve respect and we deserve to love and be loved" #loveislove

Miguel Miller – Director

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Director Miguel Miller has developed a subtle yet nuanced and imaginative approach to the art of filmmaking. In the Dominican Republic, Miller grew up surrounded  by the magical realism of the island. He instantly found an affinity to bringing images to life, evoking thought and emotion through them. He engages in all aspects of creating a film, from stories to characters, to narrative. Miller’s attention to detail and characteristically non-conventional approach to storytelling sets him apart as an accomplished filmmaker. Miguel Miller has years of experience working on over 100 film projects, of which he has taken on several different roles, such as: writer, director, producer, assistant director, director of photography and more. Some of the most important festivals in which his films have been screened include: Cannes Film Festival, The London International Film Festival, Berlin Flash Film Festival among many others.

CAST

Antoni/ Antonia
Jonny Atrocity

Mr. Silverman
David W. LeBlanc

Ana Frank
Karen Donohue

Young Antoni
Logan Anthony Pimentel

Marco
Niko Koch

Detective Walker
Walter Heilig

Antoni’s Father
William Newcomb

Jacob
Seth Harris Gordon

Nashia
Nyota Duey

EXTRAS

Paul J. Fournier
Scarlett Miller
Carlos Diaz
Victor Hugo Ferreira
Brooke Logan Stoner
Marvin Reyes
Laura N. Becerra
Joshua Seibel
Criss Gomez
Jessie Godinez
Nick Bardin
Bianca Graciani
Ybi Savinon
Raquel Rivera
Juan Morales
Denis A. Moreira
Janette M. Zamora

CREW

Director

Miguel Miller

Assistant Directors
Carlos Diaz
Laura N. Becerra

Executive Producer
Miguel Miller

Location Sound
Nick Bardin

Boom Op
Francesco Senatore

Script Supervisors
Jesse Godinez
Josh Bennet

Make-up & Practical FX
Bianca Graciani
Raquel Rivera

Producers
Carlos Diaz
Laura N. Becerra
Yuliette Ason
David W. LeBlanc
Victor Hugo Ferreira
Criss Gomez
Joshua Seibel
Beverley Harris-Alvarez
Angela Betancourt

Prop Master
Christina Rodriguez (VIII)

Gaffer/ Grip
Marvin S. Reyes

Visual Effects Artist
Melisa Ramos

Sound Design & Mixing
Ernesto Suarez

Directors of Photography
Javier Lozada
Nathan Mikita
Miguel Miller

Assistant Director
Paradoxical Films

Editor
Joshua Seibel

Behind the Scenes Camera
Denis A. Moreira
Joshua Seibel

Set Photography
Criss Gomez

Social Media Strategist and
Content Creator
Angelica Becerra