Hope in Vein | Short Film
HOPE IN VEIN follows the journey of Matt Davis (Joshua Bilbao) as he grapples with the stigma of living with HIV.
CAST
Jérémie Earp
Tom
Fariba Bonakdar
Dr. Nazeri
Barbada
Fabulous Drag Queen
Lauri-Ann Lauzon
Pharmacist
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Trained as a professional dancer, Marc-Antoine grew up expressing himself through movement. Amazed by the combination of image and music, he immersed himself in learning the art of filmmaking film. With musicality as his center of attraction, he began his career exploring movement through music videos, dance and commercials. After winning multiple awards from his first experimental short; RESURGO, he expands his horizon in the fiction realm with Hope in Vein, premiering in 2023.
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Based in London, England
CREW
Giulia Tripoli
Associate Producer
Hicham El Alj
Director of Photography
Chad E. Concepcion
Art Director
Ariane Morneau
1st Assistant Director
Edward Almeida
Production Sound
Cedric Martel
Composer
Raphaël Gagnon
Stylist
Brianna Nicole
Hair & Makeup
Skaï
Poster Artist
Mo Matton
Intimacy Coordinator
HIV; A Bitter Tainted Romance.
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I had somewhat heard of it; distance stories of the anguish. It seems medical breakthroughs faded the discussion. You soon find that the stigma keeps on scuffing the progress. Every experience is different, yet we may all sense the same taint.
With desire to open up the conversation, and hopefully lighten it up a bit.
Marc-Antoine Turcotte