LAST DANCE, 12min., Mexico
Directed by Fernando Garzafox
Dance like everyone is watching, Love like nobody is.
When Diego meets Raúl, he finds love within.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

The year 2023, when we filmed Last Dance, was the year when I finally fully accepted myself and my sexuality and decided to celebrate it to the fullest doing what I love, acting and directing, filming in general. It was a broken heart that could only be fixed with self love that inspired this story and the idea of filming in Pride Day that made me move forward with the idea.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

When the idea hit, I knew I wanted (needed) to film during Pride Day, but I did not have a lot of time prior to that date. We spent less than month pre producing, and shot in 2 complete days. Post-production did take a while because of a lack of budget, but once we could move forward with it, it was a three week process.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

Love and Pride

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

Probably money, but I can say that everything went really smooth during shooting.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

I got the video when I was at the gym and could not wait to click on it. I literally shed tears while watching and got really emotional since it was the first time I got feedback from an audience I did not know. It was incredible the kind words they said, the overall reaction and their take on the film's story.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

I wanted to be an actor since I was about 10, but it was until I started doing, at 25, that I knew I wanted to film, produce,write, direct, everything, I am now 34, so almost 10 years.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?

Probably Emperor's New Groove (lol) it is my feel good film

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?

Everything has been great so far, being new in the festival experience, I can only say it has been gratifying to have access to these International platforms.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

Really satisfying, easy to submit once you complete your profile and project info and files, and again, just having access to worldwide festivals is great.

10. What is your favorite meal?

pizza!

11. What is next for you? A new film?

I am currently writing and promoting an LGBTQ+ tv series, hopefully you'll hear from it soon!