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DAMON LAGUNA
FILMMAKER
HEADLOCK
SHORT FILM | 2020 | 16 mins
An introverted high school wrestler struggles for acceptance after his secret sexual identity is exposed.
Written & Directed by Damon Laguna
Produced by Vivian Ip
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Panavision New Filmmaker Award - Winner, 2019
The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors Foundation Award - Winner, 2020
Annenberg Foundation Award - Winner, 2020
Dances With Films - Official Selection, 2020
Student Academy Awards - Finalist, 2020
Urbanworld Film Festival - Official Selection, 2020
First Look - Winner - Social Change, 2021
First Look- Winner - Outstanding Directing, 2021
Outfest Los Angeles - Official Selection, 2021
Next Generation Indie Film Awards - Winner - Best Short by College Student, 2021
PRESS & NEWS
Dances With Films - Official Selection, 2020
Student Academy Awards - Finalist, 2020
Merry-Go-Round Magazine - Student Academy Awards Nomination
Urbanworld Film Festival - Official Selection, 2020
First Look- Winner - Social Change & Outstanding Directing, 2021
First Look Spotlight- Winner - Social Change & Outstanding Directing, 2021
Outfest Los Angeles- Official Selection, 2021
Next Generation Indie Film Awards- Winner - Best Short by College Student, 2021
Deadline- Outfest Los Angeles - Official Selection, 2021
Variety- Fine Cut Festival of Films - Official Selection, 2022
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