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A Vegan Love Story

Norman and Carly's love is put to the test, but does it stand a chance against the tender juicy love for a steak?

  • Daniela Di Salvo
    Director
  • Desmond Ngai
    Writer
  • Desmond Ngai
    Producer
  • Vong Sundra
    Producer
  • Daniela Di Salvo
    Producer
  • Key Cast
    "Carly"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Completion Date:
    October 15, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Daniela Di Salvo

Daniela Di Salvo is a Toronto based independent filmmaker. Her most recent film, a short documentary entitled, "Painting the Boogeyman", won Best Documentary Short at the Berlin International Art Film Festival. Her 2022 short film "Welcome Home," won Best Mobile Short, Best Micro Film, and she was nominated for Best Director (Female) at the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles. The film also won Best Sci-Fi Short and Best Director (Female) at Indie Short Fest. Her short comedy, "It's Desmond," has also played in over 35 film festivals around the world. Daniela is inspired by the otherworldly-light and dark expressions of the world around us. The beauty, the ugly, the dark, and the sweet.

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Director Statement

Directing A Vegan Love Story offered me the opportunity to explore genre, more specifically comedy. However, while reading the script, I noticed there were pockets of darkness in the story, which sparked a need to incorporate slight elements of horror. I see the two genres as working side by side in this film, to elevate the story. I tired to create a feeling of unease and uncertainty, amidst the humour. Ultimately, I hope audiences have fun with the film and embrace the absurdity of it all.