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Wishful Thinking

Drama | Comedy | LGBTQ+ Short Film (2023)

A magical birthday wish sends a closeted gay man into a surreal coming-out journey between Brazil and Los Angeles.

Watch the trailer!

Screenings & Events

World Premiere

Micheaux Film Festival

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Nominations:
- Panavision Award: Outstanding Short
- Outstanding Comedic Short
- Outstanding Comedic Actor (Short)
- Outstanding Comedic Writing (Short)

Special Recognition

NALIP's 2023 Celebration of Latino Excellence

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Other Screenings

  • Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ Film Festival

  • San Diego Latino Film Festival

  • Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

  • Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival

  • Vancouver Latin American Film Festival

  • Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival

  • Wyoming International Film Festival

  • New Filmmakers LA

  • Newport Beach Film Festival

Team

Rodrigo Carvalhedo

Fernanda Ruas

Artur Kratz

Stella Rodrigues

Luísa Azevedo

Louise Barros

Petter Paulo Camargo Jaques

Diego Lagos

Christian Kolb

Liam Shi

Jonathan Daniel Ingram

Sewwandi

Chrissie Marie Bruzek

Rodrigo

Mom

Dad

Grandma

Cousin

Aunt

Uncle

Brother

Chris

Lou

Andrew

Jasmin

Carly

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