A film by Andy Motz
Logline
When two gay men attempt to revive their fractured friendship, they must navigate the lasting wounds of conversion therapy and confront whether their bond can survive the trauma that once separated them in youth.
Soft Animals
The Filmmakers
Andy Motz
Director/Writer
Andy Motz (he/him) is an award-winning filmmaker whose films invite audiences to explore important conversations around masculinity and the complexities of the queer experience. By weaving together narrative, documentary, and experimental approaches, Andy’s body of work defies conventional categories. Andy's latest work, the feature documentary MASC, recently premiered at the 27th Sidewalk Film Festival, continuing his ongoing exploration of masculinity and queer identity in contemporary culture.
Shannen Leigh
Producer
Shannen Leigh (she/her) is a filmmaker, writer, educator and film festival programmer based in Seattle. She's currently a producer at Cascade PBS, where she works on a weekly local news series. Her documentary film "Asahel: The Curtis Collection" won a Northwest Regional Emmy in the Cultural/Historical category. Recent screenings of her work include Issaquah Film Festival, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and Viet Film Fest.
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